Kevin Watkins

Is there a chance of reading the full article?.... I have a 1941 Scammell here in New Zealand. Sounds like a great article. Cheers Kevin Watkins

That trailer looks very similar to the Dyson 50 tonner which was made for the transportation of transformers in New Zealand in the early 1950s... towed then by Scammell Pioneers and Diamnod Ts.

Yes, correct. NZ Army has one in preservation, the other is in private ownership in NZ ( the one i sold) and no other Explorers in NZ. I do like the pics... great...any idea where they can be sourced? Cheers kevin

THis is the best photo I have seen of a Jahn in service, especially a Scammell in front. Thankyou very much... greatly appreciated....

.. and we leave everything inside including the glasses. Often we will place a glass of water on the bench before we start a job, and at the conclusion of the move, it should still be there no water spilt..... cheers kevin

Hi Andy, Now that I have worked out how to attach pictures to this site, I will try and get a few more on. Yep, house moving was fun in the summer on flat sealed roads. In the winter it could be a nightmare. Cheers Kevin

Hi Les, The retriever was not one of our vehicles. A mover in Wellington had a fleet of them and they pulled some huge buildings. AT that time, we had a Guy, which was similar sort of configuration. I am sure a dozer would have been hanging off the back of that load due to the slippery conditions. Cheers kevin

Hi Tony, Vehicle testing and legislation here in NZ is pretty tough. Its still fun to watch the VT chappies scratch their heads and suggest the front wheel brakes need adjusting up on the Pioneer. However, in saying that, if the vehicles are up to scratch they get COF ok. My Pioneer has not had a COF for maybe 4 or 5 years now, she just gets used around our property, however, she she be needed for an emergency, its just a matter of pushing the button and we would be on our way in 5 minutes.

... and here is a few more photos. Sorry they are not too clear... taken from newspapers a long time ago

... and a couple of good shots of the Jahn... both photos she is in the "closed up position"

on to our 20 toner Low Boy.... cheers kevin A couple more pics of the Jahn working in Hastings, New Zealand. Also a pic of our Guy FABX 6x4 which was the prime mover of the Jahn before we bought our first Scammell Pioneer. The Guy was a fantastic vehicle for its engine capacity and weight.

ny photographs. I don't know its age but it had been with PSA for a while. See post #! here http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?14296-What-is-the-story-on-the-Beltring-Cletrac-project&highlight=cletrac Photo of our Jahn working

The transporter carrying the Cletrac has all the markings of a Jahn... the outer side frames are identical configuration to our 20 toner Low Boy.... cheers kevin

Well Johnny.... Ill be damed..... yes, this is the exact same transporter we have and it looks real original. I will try and contact the owner to get more details. Thanks a million. The trailer for sale is in the South island of new Zealand, I live in the North, but no problems..... will keep you informed. Cheers and happy easter Kevin