fayjo56 Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 A few years ago I had to go to Paignton regularly. On the main road on the outskirts was a large layby with a transport cafe mounted up on a bank. It was a chalet type building built on a solid tyred chassis - cant say if it was military but wondered if anyone knows anything about it and if its still there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minesweeper Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 A few years ago I had to go to Paignton regularly. On the main road on the outskirts was a large layby with a transport cafe mounted up on a bank. It was a chalet type building built on a solid tyred chassis - cant say if it was military but wondered if anyone knows anything about it and if its still there. If it is the one near Kingskerswell, then yes, we do know about it! It used to be called RJ Cafe and Takeaway. RJ standing for "Romany Jones"! In 2006, we heard that the site was being cleared but when I enquired by telephone, I was told "not so"! We never went to have a look, so don't know what it is! Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Peskett Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 I think it is a pre WW1 Maudslay bus / lorry chassis ex. Great Western Railway, I will have to do a little delving to confirm. It is only skeletal remains and therefore unfortunately falls into the no hope category. Richard Peskett. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scammell 7377 Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 it was still there in use last summer my mate lives 500 yards up the road and has been told if it ever becomes available to call me ive not heard anything however Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fayjo56 Posted March 29, 2011 Author Share Posted March 29, 2011 Thats the one! Glad its being kept an eye on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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