Classic pictures Updated 31/01/2026

[Jeremy Rowland]

The second photo down, the Scammell with the Drotts on the back, the haulage contractor is J Hayward of Walsall quite local to me, when I first worked on the trucks, they operated a Seddon Atkinson 400 with a 240 Gardner engine which was obtained from the Ryland Vehicle Group where I worked.

Jeremy

[XS650]

2nd photo. Cripps were a big plant dealer.
3 Drotts quite a load for a 1960s Handyman, around 21 tons ?

Craig

[Jeremy Rowland]

A few heavy haulage from this week; delivered to my current employer, the bases for two brand new forging hammers, one weighing in at 60 tonnes, the larger at 86 tonnes, a fantastic piece of kit to lift them off and stand them upright as well.

Jeremy

[Billy26F5]

That is very heavy haulage! Bit heavy for your Hymac.
Sandy

[Jeremy Rowland]

That is very heavy haulage! Bit heavy for your Hymac.
Sandy

I will try and post a few more photos, the two big lumps have now been stood upright, one is assembled (the main body) the other lump will be mounted in its pit tomorrow morning all being well.

Jeremy

[hair bear]

I suppose the most important question is if you remembered to spec them so they can be used for pressing bearings etc. when you need it.

[Neversweat]

Phil Hodges Photos From His Time At Gamble Plant Worthing. All pictures as far as I know taken by the late Ian Gamble and on loan from Nick Gamble.

A27 Lewes bypass & cement works, East Sussex.

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Steve

[essexpete]

The PC120 makes the Hymac look a bit ancient!

[Neversweat]

More from Phil Hodges.

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Steve

[Neversweat]

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Steve