Vintage Roadscene
September 2015
Britain's leading road transport history magazine.
Inside September issue...
Newcastle & Gateshead Fire
Engines – Part 1
Ron Henderson tells us about the
development of this fi re brigade’s fl eet
during the post-war years.
Dumptrucks On Site
Leo Pratt shares some pictures of on-off
road dumpers which he photographed
while working in civil engineering.
Whither Away?
Bill Berry off ers a discussion of the ‘romance
of the road’...
Guys in Days of Yore
Don Williams recalls his acquaintance
with army Ants and time at Guy’s London
Service Depot.
The Scarborough Fair Collection
Keith Kitching tells us about the
Scarborough Fair Museum – nothing to do
with Simon & Garfunkel, but well worth a
visit....
A Classic Case
Malcolm Bates reports on the commercial
vehicles to be seen at this year’s Silverstone
Classic meeting.
Scenes Past – You Saw Them
Everywhere – Another Helping
Mike Forbes brings us more pictures from
the Chris Hodge ‘Stilltime’ Collection
featuring Bedford lorries and vans.
Timpson’s
The Years up to 1945 – Part 2
Allan Bedford concludes his history
of the fondly-remembered coach company,
bringing the story up the end of
World War II.
Southdown 100
Glyn Kraemer-Johnson reports on
the major gathering at Southsea
commemorating the centenary of this
company.
Tyne-Tees Run
Norman Chapman says he never misses
this event.
Ridgeway Run
Jim King reports on the HCVS run from
Helney to Quainton.
East Coast Run
Janet Ulliott sent us some pictures from
the annual classic vehicle run from Hull to
Bridlington.
Rally Diary
Our monthly guide to Great Ideas for Great
Days Out.
Review Scene
We review some books and society
magazines, which will interest transport
enthusiasts.
Scene & Heard
Your letters commenting on recent articles
and much more...
Tailscene
Sweet Stuff - A preview of the next issue
of our Road Haulage Achive on Tate & Lyle
Transport.
...and much more!!
Inside September issue...Newcastle & Gateshead FireEngines – Part 1