spanter Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Hi I'm on the lookout for some images of the driver's position in a Sexton as a friend of mine is writing up his history and drove them in 1949 (as well as comet/cromwell and many others) and he could do with an image to put in his book. He's not selling the book but is trying to write down things while he remembers them just in case anyone may find it interesting. In the first draft he did I've learnt a hell of a lot about steam ploughing (he was routinely helping out on a steam ploughing engine at 8 years old) and so would like to know the next few stories to come out from his memories. Hope someone can help him out. Cheers Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGREDONE Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 If you can wait till early September I will be working at Fort Nelson (Royal Armouries) with their Sexton so I could take some then. Regards Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcspool Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 (edited) Would be interested to read his exploits! Did you use google already? http://www.google.nl/search?hl=nl&client=safari&gl=nl&biw=480&bih=268&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=sexton+25+pdr+driver%27s+seat&oq=sexton+25+pdr+driver%27s+seat&gs_l=mobile-gws-serp.3...8826.12606.0.13350.7.7.0.0.0.0.249.785.2j3j1.6.0...0.0...1ac.Z0MvI1rc5_E&mvs=0#p=0 Edited August 2, 2012 by mcspool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanter Posted August 2, 2012 Author Share Posted August 2, 2012 Yep had a quick google but work filters are causing a few issues did find some interesting pictures of a south african example, that diagram is great though. If you wouldn't mind taking pictures of the armories example that would be fantastic, thankyou. Some of the stories that Fred comes out with are amazing one of them I can remember at the moment is when he was driving for the Royal Horse artillery where he drove for sixteen hours in blackout conditions following the transmission light on the vehicle in front with a ten minute stop every two hours and when they got to the firing position he rested his eyelids and was treated to a boot in his back from the commander telling him to drive again, when he pointed out they hadn't been there five minutes, they pointed out the fifteen empty shell cases on the floor and he had never stirred while they had been fired off. He also tells a story of how to correctly feather the throttle of a Cromwell so that when it lands off a jump you get a smooth landing. Cheers Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_shadock Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 I took some photos of Sexton driver's positions in Italy few days ago. I'll send some tomorrow. P-O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDT16 Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 I am also interested in any pics you may have:D Especially the early Sextons with the RAM style controls. Please post or email them please. Sean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_shadock Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 here are some : http://the.shadock.free.fr/photos/sexton/ The Sextons that I have seen are not very well preserved, so... P-O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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