PRESERVED VEHICLES.
The Freighter.
The Freighter was the original S&D design with its small solid rubber tyred wheels, tiller steering and tiller
controlled gearbox. In production from 1922 until the very last vehicle was built for St. Helens in 1955,
although after 1952 the few Freighters produced were mostly for industrial puposes. Pneumatic tyres
became standard after 1931. From 1945 production continued as the Mk II . The following eight are known to
exist.
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KP 7670 is a 1927 Freighter which restored to 1922
specification by S & D's apprentices in 1968.
Following a period as a demonstrator the Freighter
was in the service of Folkestone Borough Council until
1946 on refuse collection. It then was used as a sewer
maintenance vehicle until February 1966.
This vehicle is now under the care of Malcolm Bates
who was responsible for S&D's publicity and
photography from 1969.
Photo: Peter Lear. |
MI 2721 dates from the 1920's. It is housed at the An
Dûn Transport and Heritage Museum near Athlone.
The Registration number indicates service with Co.
Wexford.
Condition of this vehicle and body type are unknown.
 www.elyocarroll.com/localAttractions.asp#1
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RD 8178 is an ex- Reading Gully Emptier and was
built in 1936.
It is owned by Michael Bicknell of Reading. |
BPL 73 has a Chelsea type body and was delivered
to Epsom & Ewell in 1934. This Freighter appeared in
the Dad's Army film.
It is owned by the Southern Countires Preservation
Trust.
Photo: Trans Pennine Publishing. |
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An unregistered 1947 Freighter Chassis/cab is owned
by Michael Bicknell of Reading. |
DFP 432 is kept at the East Anglia Transport Museum
in Lowestoft. This 1935 vehicle was in service with
Epsom & Ewell and is in a totally unrestored state.
http://www.eatm.org.uk/thevehicles.htm |
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BP 9822 at the Amberley Working Museum is an
ex-Truro Freighter converted to a Tramocar replica.
Worthing were among a number of seaside authorities
who ran Freighters as Public Service Vehicles.
Just under 50 Freighter chassis were produced as
P.S.V's
In all W.R. gates of Worthing purchased 14 Tramocars
before the Company was sold to Southdown.
Photo: Bill Thornycroft.
www.amberleymuseum.co.uk |
JL 4881 is a Mk II Freighter owned by Cleanaway Ltd.
Unlike the other Freighters featured this vehicle has a
totally enclosed cab, and was fitted with a handbrake,
but retained the tiller controls.
Photo: Richard Haughey. |
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The 'W' Type.
Introduced in 1947 the 'W' type has a conventional steering wheel, clutch and brake pedals, and conventional
gear lever. The cab is coach built on an ash frame, and S&D's own petrol engine was used, but soon
customers began to specify a Perkins diesel engine. Seven 'W' types are believed to exist.
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ENJ 661 dates from 1946 and is said to belong to Mr.
K. Hyndman of Arundel.
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ZL 7761 has a Chelsea type body. This 1951 vehicle
is housed at the National Transport Museum in Dublin,
but currently is not on display.
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This 1954 'W' Type, Reg. No. RVO 157, was
photographed at the Cadeby Steam Rally in
Leicestershire, on 11th August 2002. The vehicle
came from Mansfield Corporation.
As the original gully emptier body was beyond saving,
the late owner, Clive Ellis of Nottingham, preserved it
as a flatbed lorry. The vehicle is now in the ownership
of Mr. Ellis' family.
Photo: Peter Jarman. |
701 DUR is owned by Michael Bicknell of Reading.
This 1958 Cesspool Emptier is ex-North Kesteven.
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A 1959 'W' type Reg. No. HFA 908 ex- Burton on
Trent was owned by S&B Dominic of Arnold. Nothing
further is known of this vehicle. |
An ex- Huddersfield tanker FVH 619 is under
restoration by Jim Wakefield of Wisbech.
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Jim Wakefield also has YRE 367 a Cesspool
Emptier for restoration. |
The 'T' Type.
Tom Tillson joined S&D from Dennis in 1959 and the 'T' type made its appearance in 1960. Retaining a
coach built cab, but with a fibreglass front; the 'W's S&D produced axles and gearboxes were replaced by
proprietory units. The 'T' appeared in a variety of forms with various carrying capacties. At least eleven 'T'
types are in existence.
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Peter Jarman saw 251 BJD at the Medway Steam &
Transport Show at Chatham Historic Dockyard
Sunday 20th April 2003, and sent this photograph.
The 1963 TZ, and was new as a gully emptier/street
wash tanker to West Ham Borough Council, later
passing to London Borough of Newham when London
was restructured in April 1965. It later became a
breakdown truck, and was destined to be officially
preserved, but funds never came.
The owner, Clive MacDonald of Croydon, Surrey,
entered the vehicle in the 41st HCVS London to
Brighton Run on Sunday 5th May 2002. The vehicle
was awarded the Paul Adorian Challenge Trophy for
Class N: Specialised Vehicles. It also was judged
best in its class at the 2004 Gaydon Rally. |
HYD 719 D a 1966 Tanker remains in service at the
factory of SKF in Luton.
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LXE 51 E, a 1967 TN Pakamatic was bought by
London Recycling in 2004. |
This 1970 model TBN Reg No. GWJ 867 J with a
Fore and Aft body covered 71,855 miles in the service
of Sheffield City Council. Retired in 1982 it was
restored by its owners.
Photo:Allen Freer. |
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FBU 227 K is a 1972 TBN Pakamatic beautifully
restored by members of the City of Bradford transport
vehicle maintenance section between November 1997
and summer 1999.
Formerly with Oldham Council the vehicle was found in
a dilapidated condition at Denholme, which is on the
outskirts of Bradford.
Assistant Works Manager, Paul Wright, and Project
Fitter, Allen Freer were responsible for the restoration,
Allen is now the custodian of the vehicle.
Photo: Peter Jarman. |
Once a TBN Pakamatic with a Lancashire Council,
OFT 983 K has been modified to carry vintage
tractors to rallies. It is owned by Mr. D.B. Jones of
Hitchin, Herts. Pictured at the Wood Green (Animal
Shelter) Rally on the 26th July 2003.
Photo: Peter Jarman. |
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This 1973 Cesspit Emptier (Registration Number
RDM 639 M) was still in regular use at Evesham
Marina where was used for pumping out the boats, it
was finally retired early in 2003. Subsequently the
vehicle has been acquired with the intention of
restoration and preservation, and has been seen
advertised for sale.
Thanks are due to Nick Billingham who supplied the
information and the photo. |
GJD 121 N, a 1974 'TN' tanker was built for delivering
domestic heating oil in London for BP Ltd. It was last
seen as a cab/chassis for sale by Westbury Breakers,
Wiltshire.
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GJD 124 N remains in the form of a BP Tanker, and is
stored at Cranfield. |
507 ENV ex-Kettering R.D.C. is at Stilton, near
Peterborough, in remarkably good condition for its
age.
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A 'TY' Revopak with the Maltese Registration BBA
495 remained in service on the island in 2003. Two
further 'TY's not in service were also photographed.
County Durham is said to have some 'T' types
converted for gritting duties, and 'T's are said to exist
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The 'N' Type
The 'N' type was introduced in 1972. For the first time a proprietory Motor Panels steel cab was used, albeit
much modified. The 'N' therefore bears an outward similarity to a number of other manufacturers' vehicles of
this time. The only known survivors of the 'N' type are overseas.
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Andy Martin from Towcester, saw this 'N' Revopak
whilst on holiday in Malta in May 2003. The vehicle is
in daily use emptying the rubbish bins of Marsalforn
on the island of Gozo. |
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No less than fourteen further 'N' types were operating in Malta when Jaap Mikkers visited in April 2003. These all carried S&D's Revopak
body.
The 'P' Type.
What was to prove to be S&D's last model, the 'P' type made its appearance in1978. Designed under a
team headed by Tom Tillson, with Frank Dean as Chief Engineer the 'P' series tilt cab was once more built
'in house.' The 'P' series chassis ranged from 11.5 tons gvw up to a tandem axled 22 tons gvw. Three
examples are in existence, with several more on Malta.
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Steve Jones, from Sandown on the Isle of Wight, owns
this 1982 'P' series Revopak. It has an unusually short
body and wheelbase necessitated by its use on the
Scilly Isles by their local Council.
This S & D featured on TV's Channel 4 Programme
'Salvage Squad' on 27th January 2003. The near
derelict vehicle was rescued with the help of another
Revopak found in a Breaker's yard.
Its Registration number is SCY 786 X and was
photographed in 2005 at the Old Warden Steam
Fayre.
Photo:- David Carpenter. |
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A 'P' series Revopak is stored at the National
Transport Museum in Dublin.
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Steve Jones of Sandown, Isle of Wight also owns a
1986 PNL+ Revopak Reg. No. D 93 DAJ that was last
used by Blackpool Corporation on litter bin collection
on the sea front. Steve purchased the vehicle in 2002
and is busy restoring it. |
At least 10 'P' series vehicles were in operation in Malta in 2003.
Fork Lift Trucks.
Because of import restrictions the London Brick Company were unable to purchase Hyster Heavy Duty Fork
Lift Trucks in the 1950's. An approach to S&D was made and the Company commenced the manufacture of
the Freighlifter range in 1952. This range continued in production until 1962 when the new Defiants were
introduced. Fork Lift Truck production ceased in 1974 when this part of the business was sold to Rubery
Owen who manufactured the Conveyancer Fork Lift Truck range.
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SD Freightlifter Fork Lift Trucks still in Service.
Wayne Abbott from Sheffield operates a 1957 S&D
Freighlifter 18/82 and says there are a further five
Freightlifter trucks in the Sheffield area. We are aware
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The SPV Division - Fire Appliances.
When S&D ceased Fork Lift Truck production in 1974 the SPV Division was formed. In 1975 Shelvokes
entered the Fire Service and Crash Tender market, in collaboration with companies such as Carmichael and
Cheshire Fire Engineering.
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A Private Collection in N.E. England has :-
ETN 909 W A 1980 SPV Emergency Tender.
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EBB 847 W A 1980 SPV Foam Tender. New to Tyne & Wear as a
foam tender, stationed at Whitley Bay Fire Station. In the late
1990's the Brigade moved away from dedicated foam tenders to
Operational Support Tenders, which were multi-purpose. EBB 847
W was converted at this time. Its owner now uses it to transport his
1921 Dennis 'N' type to rallies etc. http://www.clavis.co.uk/Dennis/Index.htm
Don't be alarmed if using this link! The two Shelvokes share a home
with a host of Dennis' appliances.
Photo: The Author. |
When Spencer Townson of West Yorkshire Classics of
Bradford added RAB 498 P to his fleet of classic
vehicles he didn't realise how rare a Shelvoke he had
purchased. This 1976 S&D/Carmichael Fire Tender is
one of only a handful that were ever made.
Originally in the service of Hereford and Worcester Fire
Brigade, the vehicle has spent its last years at
Yorkshire's Eggborough Power Station. It had only just
over 19,000 miles on the clock!
For details of West Yorkshire Classics go to
http://www.westyorkshireclassics.co.uk |
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K & T Robertshaw of Stockport have a SPV Pump Escape ex-London Fire Brigade YHV 186 T
Terry Prince owns YHV 197 T a 1979 Shelvoke WX series Pump Escape Ex-London Fire Brigade, YHV 187 T a Pump Ladder and GYW
631 W another pump ladder.
GYW 614 W made in 1980 and similarly ex- London Fire Brigade was owned by the late Andy Lang and is now owned by Ceri Hobbs of
Stevenage, who, is undertaking extensive restoration.
Fire Service Vehicles still in Service.
The London Fire Brigade are believed to have two hydraulic platform vehicles on SD chassis still in use, Nottinghamshire Fire Service still
have a WX series in service with a Turntable Ladder, and Hereford & Worcester Fire Brigade operate an 'A' reg. machine.
Cork City Fire Brigade still operate 82 C 1984 a 1981 ex-London Fire Brigade Hydraulic Platform. When in London the appliance was
stationed at Poplar and carried Reg. No. KUV 696 X
See: http://www.corkcorp.ie/departments/fire/fleet.html
From November 1932 until production was transferred to the
London based concessionaires in 1937, S & D produced
between 150 and 175 of the French Latil KTL tractors.
Four Latil tractors are known to be preserved: Latil 4 x 4 built 1938
Reg. No. BMO 154, and OSU 375 whose date of production is
unknown. KEX 701 was built in 1937 by Latil at Fulham. It was
restored in the 1980's by George Berry and is now owned by his
brother Peter. The vehicle is in show condition and will appear in
rallies in the 2006 season. JD 8350 which is on display at the
British Commercial Vehicle Museum, Leyland, Lancashire, is a
1937 model bulit by S&D and carries the livery of Tate & Lyle.
OSU 375 shown on the right was photographed by Peter Jarman
at Weeting Steam Rally on 20th July 2003. |
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I am grateful to Mr Steven Thomas for sending
information about a 1920 Lacre Roadsweeper that is
at the Stondon Transport Museum near Henlow, Beds.
[See www.transportmuseum.co.uk/ ] What has this to do
with S&D? The Sweeper was designed by James
Drewry in 1912 and built whilst he and Harry Shelvoke
were employed by the Lacre Company.
The vehicle was used by Motherwell and Wishaw
Council in Scotland until 1952. The Registration
Number is 800 WJH and the Sweeper has taken part
in the HCVS London to Brighton Run winning many
'Concours d'Elegance' over the years. |
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