ploughman

I was with 5 Squadron Re at Corunna Bks Iserlohn during 1983. We were on the missile site guard once and somehow I got HQ driver so back to base every day for rations, mail and other important duties such as a decent shower and on the way back the most important duty to be carried out. A stop at the local video shop every day and collect 40 tapes. 20 for the top site 20 for the lower. I found I got the best comments when it was split 5 Porn, 5 Sports 5 Thriller and 5 Disney style.

If you could let me know the firms then we can deal direct. Thanks

I wanted 1" 1/4 but he could not supply that. Anyone know anywhere that supplies 1" plus sizes? The other alternative is to be realistic with regard to cost and availability and go metric.

Don't know where to post this. This seemed the most suitable http://archive.org/stream/historicaltechni00unit#page/52/mode/2up

Class 60 or Class 30 trackway edge

Have the Lifeguard DUKWs been retired from duty on Southport Beach? Remember seeing them frequently rescuing people from the fast incoming tides there.

Ploughman. What could it refer to - Something Military maybe even RE maybe a mine layer. No Not even Agricultural More a seasonal thing. Meet Number 18 a 104 year old Railway Snowplough, one of my other pet interests. 26 tons of Timber and a little bit of Ironwork. The star of a British transport Film from the 1950s "Snowdrift at Bleath Ghyll"

Would this be the sort of LCT LST you mean on the beaches? http://www.stichting162.nl/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/D-day-landing.jpg

I used to have the same problem in reverse with a Michigan 275 Wheeled bucket http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://www.truck1.eu/img/Construction_machinery_Wheel_loader_MICHIGAN_275_B-ful-870/870_120547146807.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.truck1.eu/_TEN_auto_583890_Construction_machinery_Wheel_loader_MICHIGAN_275_B.html&h=262&w=350&sz=35&tbnid=Iq7qUOC3Me8YpM:&tbnh=90&tbnw=120&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dmichigan%2B275b%2Bwheel%2Bloader%26tbm%3Disch%26tbo%3Du&zoom=1&q=michigan+275b+wheel+loader&usg=__xDZFNoS7LRJzd-mluTxV2FJTENI=&docid=zPS7AbUGXc2ePM&hl=en&sa=X&ei=18ddUfjMJ4Xz0gXa_IG4Cw&ved=0CFEQ9QEwCA&dur=2224 and also to a lesser extent with its replacement the Terex 72 - 71 http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://army-uk.com/stock/fotobig/334_terex7271-12.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.exmod-uk.com/equip.php?ID%3D182&h=367&w=550&sz=75&tbnid=iLBnNoZ6GS9x0M:&tbnh=90&tbnw=135&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dterex%2B7271%2Bwheel%2Bloader%26tbm%3Disch%26tbo%3Du&zoom=1&q=terex+7271+wheel+loader&usg=__JA57IuVCTXPCZzBQtuVNiLxZOgg=&docid=UVmwughqNlXe3M&hl=en&sa=X&ei=fMddUYqKN_Tz0gWX3IDQDw&sqi=2&ved=0CGcQ9QEwCw&dur=2101 . No visibility over the rear bonnet for about 50 ft The biggest buckets the Army had I believe.

Yes near Carlisle

Or the termites had been in making adjustments.

One suggestion that I have been given is Mossband which later became Longtown.

Is it confirmed as definate that the photo is of Longmoor?

When I was in the army (77-83) Ashchurch used to be the depot for C Vehicles. - Plant Ludgershall was A Vehicles Which depot catered for B vehicles?

The narrow gauge track panels look like Prefab panels as used in WW1 trench railways. Recently featured on Michael Portillo's railways in Europe. If this is post WW1 then possibly an auction sale hence the civilians. Looking at the later photo the wagons are LNWR - London North Western MR - Midland Railway NB - North British CR - Caledonian Railway All of which are likely to be a bit far flung from Longmoor.

These leads are fitted to most vehicles from 70s onwards. Definately on Bedford MKs and Engineer plant vehicles. Used them many a time.

Done this for repairing railway wagons. We have Shot blasted some and Needle gunned others and if I have the choice it will be to get a Shot Blaster in to do it. However the downside is the cost. Small scale DIY blasting outfits are a waste of time on heavy corrosion you need to get a contractor in with heavy gear. If possible do the work outside away from everything as the Sand or Shot will get everywhere. You should be able to get the cleaned item air blasted off afterwards and a coat of primer applied as part of the deal.

In my Airfield TA unit we had an initial allocation of 2 Saracens. Slightly unusual being they were "Pope Mobiles" with an armoured glass turret for damage reporting. One of the lads was ex armoured and could really throw one around. He had a new Troop commander who wanted to show everyone what a good commander he was. Approaching one of the Airfields nastiest sleeping policemen 2 ft across and about 18" high, that everyone crawled over, he ordered the driver to Slow down. The look of horror on his face when Andy booted the gas was a picture, then the realisation afterwards that the much talked about suspension actually worked.

Whilst looking for something else I found this drawing reference to an HA Gun and Lorry probably dating from around 1916. I have no idea what it is or what the drawing covers. http://www.nrm.org.uk/~/media/Files/NRM/PDF/archiveslists2012/railwaycompanyworks/Southern%20Railway%20drawing%20list%20Ashford%20Works%20Drawings.pdf On Page 25 of 212 pages Reference SF 742 Title is - Arrangement of mobile 3" HA gun & lorry 1/2" =1'; Notes - WO 330/15 The drawing is listed as being held in the archives of the NRM at York and is in the collection of drawings for Ashford works in Kent. Thought it might be of interest to someone.

Sorry about bumping this thread. I nearly didn't recognise the LMD. I was one of those who used to try to wreck them for you to fix. Definately do not stick your thumbs inside the steering wheel. First modification all operators made if you had the side screens was to weld a cradle on to the exhaust just in reach of your hand, Hot tinned soup in 10 minutes. Great to drive, not so great if you had to find the fuel to use them. What was it Straight 8 Rolls petrol engine. 15 gallon an hour. At working revs it was a flame 10ft long out of the exhaust could see it for miles around on Salisbury plain. In February on the plain you were the infantry's best friend. You dug their trenches and they warmed their hands on your exhaust, sometimes a can or two came your way as well. Unless you got some little hitler demanding this and that. That was when the side conveyor speed shot up and instead of dropping the spoil nicely on the trench edge it was spread for miles. Fill that trench back in mister. Went on a staff college demo at Larkhill. Bits of kit from everywhere on display. I had the LMD nobody took any interest until this old bloke wandered up and asked about it. I Went through the spiel, at the end he asks then what it was really like. I told him, a bit of a beast, can be awkward but it did what it was meant to. He then said he was one who designed it.

Thanks for the replies. Time to get investigating. It will be strange going back to Chatham as last there in about 1986 on a reservist call up excercise.

I am trying to research the history of an RE Railway Diesel loco that was shipped to Suez in 1943. The number was 37, or later 70037. 0-4-0 153 hp Diesel Shunter. Built by Drewry Car Company in 1941 for the Ministry of Supply. Flameproofed for work in refinerys and ammunition depots. Part of a batch of 20 built. 4 of these engines were actually landed on Juno beach post D Day the remaining 11 were shipped into Cherbourg in Sept 1944. http://www.stichting162.nl/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/D-day-landing.jpg Number 37 has survived and is currently stored on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway at Pickering N Yorks. At some point in its life after its military service it was renumbered to 16. It worked at Trafford Park in Manchester, then Jarrow Newcastle and finally at BP Saltend near Hull before being passed on to our group. http://www.yorkareagroup.co.uk/wp-content/gallery/plant/thumbs/thumbs_16.jpg We believe that it returned to UK in 1947 and was sold ex Kings Newton near Derby. Can anyone supply unit details that it would have come under? Any detail of operations in Suez? Any history of any of the locos? The other locos in France were involved in rail and bridge reconstruction in the Caen area and supply depot work. 5 more locos were shipped out to the Middle East in 1952 any detail on these would also be welcomed. As a group we are looking at the possibility of returning this loco to active use on the NYMR as it has been out of use now for about 10 years. Any information or help would be gratefully received.

Favorite game everywhere used to be having a chat with the operator. Then sneak your hand in under the seat and flick the steering change over lever from 2 or 4 wheel to crab steer. They were also seen on the RE Demo day 1979 at Chattenden 2 teams of 4 playing football with an old sea mine.

NYMR Normally a volunteer on the Track or working on the Engineers fleet of wagons.

Hi First post on here. Ex Sapper, Plant op 1977 - 83 and later TA Sapper to Plant Sergeant. If I can help with any plant queries about stuff in use between mid 70s and late 90s please ask. Normally I work on a preserved railway but like to keep an eye on the Military vehicle scene in particular plant.