P Bellamy Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Queen Mary trailer in use as a bridge near Alconbury: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snort Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Queen Mary trailer in use as a bridge near Alconbury: I went that way today and didn't spot this, I am still looking for a front end for my Queen Mary in the yard, can't believe this one might be within 20 miles ! you couldn't pm me with the exact position so I can go an have a look? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianscales Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=Alconbury&hl=en&ll=52.363761,-0.252688&spn=0.001135,0.001939&sll=52.948638,-1.955566&sspn=9.180689,15.88623&oq=alconb&t=h&hnear=Alconbury,+Cambridgeshire,+United+Kingdom&z=19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianscales Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 snort, If you're looking for a front end you could try the one at Wickenby if it's still there. I enquired several years ago and the result was positive but was too much for me to undertake. I'd hate to see one chopped up but if it means you making a restored one then There's a bit of info on my site http://www.rafmtd.co.uk/restoration/restoration.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snort Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Thanks for that, guess what I am doing at the weekend!!:-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snort Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 snort, If you're looking for a front end you could try the one at Wickenby if it's still there. I enquired several years ago and the result was positive but was too much for me to undertake. I'd hate to see one chopped up but if it means you making a restored one then There's a bit of info on my site http://www.rafmtd.co.uk/restoration/restoration.html Now that's really interesting too, many thanks for that. I may already have a phone number for that one but its great to have that extra info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wickenbyphil Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 If anyone is interested the Queen Mary trailer at Wickenby is most definately for sale ! I have taken photos from several angles to show it's current state. It was dragged out of the undergrowth, but the front drawbar broke away, but we have kept all the parts. As you can imagine it's in a poor state and will require extensive restoration. The local scrap dealer wanted to cut it up and take the steel, so this could be the last chance for it. the airfield owners want it removed, but would really like it saved by someone. Unfortunately we don't have the time to restore it ourselves, otherwise we would love to keep it. Photos will follow on Monday when I'm back at work. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianscales Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Just a quick update to the 'Alconbury Bridge' trailer, earlier this year I went to photograph it but you can't get close to it without trespassing the adjacent fields and judging by the signs it wasn't worth the risk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wickenbyphil Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 As promised, some photos of our sad looking trailer. Any advice regarding what we should do with this trailer would be gratefully recieved. We don't really want to scrap it, but it has to go soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russell sprout Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Pm sent Phil, I might be able to offer it a home locally where it would be safe and appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianscales Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Not sure if Russell's offer has been accepted but I have added the details to my site in the hope that someone will save this iconic trailer. http://www.rafmtd.co.uk/restoration/restoration.html#added160913 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snort Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Well I can certainly save the neck and some of the front end as that is all that's missing from my trailer, however I suppose it should go first to someone who can save it all. If not put me down for the neck and possibly a few bits of the rest......I can collect:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcspool Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 I hope someone in the UK is saving this QM trailer? http://www.milweb.net/classifieds/view_large.php?ad=80627&cat=7 Although it's been shortened, I'm sure it can be used for spares, as such, or restored - last thing it needs is scrapping! Queen Mary Trailer Queen Mary Trailer for sale, rear 24 feet with all its Ramp. 1 new spare wheel, make good display, take 2 Jeeps in the back. Last chance offer before the scrap man cuts it up, £350. 01353 776197 Steven Carter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snort Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 I hope someone in the UK is saving this QM trailer? http://www.milweb.net/classifieds/view_large.php?ad=80627&cat=7 Although it's been shortened, I'm sure it can be used for spares, as such, or restored - last thing it needs is scrapping! Nobody seems to want it although it will be a shame to cut it. However it will be scrapped soon as its in the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOBC1940 Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 Is this still surviving, suggest ring a few aviation museums as such are very useful for transporting items . Try also SpitfireSpares maybe. War in the Vale place at Evesham, Wings museum, etc, James at the Sawmills at Clevedon, BOBC Nobody seems to want it although it will be a shame to cut it. However it will be scrapped soon as its in the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snort Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 Is this still surviving, suggest ring a few aviation museums as such are very useful for transporting items .Try also SpitfireSpares maybe. War in the Vale place at Evesham, Wings museum, etc, James at the Sawmills at Clevedon, BOBC I think everyone knows about it , its just they don't seem to want the transport cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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