Scammell Crusader

[tim]

Hi Tim, there'll be more packing up in the next few years I think as it gets harder for the smaller boys. It seems large turnover small margins is the way its all working now. The smaller companies have a job to compete and make any money unless they offer unique services.

Still, on a lighter note Matt Lonsdale, Richards son showed me a load of old photo's of their kit a while back. I'll have to twist his arm and get some posted up. Here's hoping.......

I heard that another old sussex name may soon be disappearing Clive- that of J Thomas Southern- who have been going since the 1930's i believe.It would be great if we could get to see some of the Honer pics,this is the only other pic i've got of any of their kit-a D8 pulled by a Unipower and Matador at a steam rally.

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[bigkit]

I'll see if I can get some. I'll be talking to Matt Lonsdale at the end of the week. As for Thomas' I always thought they were owned by Mackley. Obviously I was wrong!

[t2_ian]

Hello Guys,

I came across your posts, searching for info on Bent Marshall. I now own the Scammell Amazon CR100 that Rob talked about. I'm in the very slow process of restoring it.
I'll add some pics, next time i logon.

[tim]

Hello Guys,

I came across your posts, searching for info on Bent Marshall. I now own the Scammell Amazon CR100 that Rob talked about. I'm in the very slow process of restoring it.
I'll add some pics, next time i logon.

Welcome Ian -Sounds like you have quite a task ahead-look forward to seeing some pics. Tim

[plantters]

This Scammell Crusader had at least two owners in it's working life.

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In the colours of Bent Marshall of Stebbing Essex,well known earthmoving and heavy haulage contractors.

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Working for Honer Ltd a West Sussex based earthmoving contractor who ran D8's and scrapers.

Hi Tim
Lovely to see that Crusader which by chance will be arriving back in the Watford area, a mere 2 miles from the Scammell factory gates, on Monday and e put in a rather long line of other crusaders already here!
Would love to get my hands on those pictures if you have them in higher resolution
Anyone got a cab for one.....
Nigel

[tim]

This Scammell Crusader had at least two owners in it's working life.

SC1.jpg

In the colours of Bent Marshall of Stebbing Essex,well known earthmoving and heavy haulage contractors.

SC2.jpg

Working for Honer Ltd a West Sussex based earthmoving contractor who ran D8's and scrapers.

Hi Tim
Lovely to see that Crusader which by chance will be arriving back in the Watford area, a mere 2 miles from the Scammell factory gates, on Monday and e put in a rather long line of other crusaders already here!
Would love to get my hands on those pictures if you have them in higher resolution
Anyone got a cab for one.....
Nigel[/quot
You are welcome to the pics Nigel,if you send me a pm with your details I will post them to you Tim

[Neversweat]

Came across this the other week............

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Steve

[plantters]

And here she comes!!
Arrived late yesterday evening and now parked up ready for the hard work to start.

[plantters]

And another few of my Crusader Eka at work and a bit of play

[bigkit]

Hi Plantters, I'm in regular contact with the man who owned that scammell, the Honer one! I'm sure he'd be interested in the restoration!