Probably Mid-Cornwall Contractors (MCC). They had a 72-81 with them (I think!)
But not in !965, after thinking about it. Western Ex's first 35 tonners came in about 1968, ABs and Euclid.
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- Sun Dec 01, 2013 7:21 pm
- Forum: Haulers/Dump Trucks
- Topic: Euclid R35 Dump Trucks, Littlel Johns China Clay Pit, Cornwall
- Replies: 3
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- Sun Dec 01, 2013 7:17 pm
- Forum: Dozers
- Topic: Allis -Chalmers HD41 & 31 At Lydney OCCS South Wales
- Replies: 23
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Re: Allis -Chalmers HD41 & 31 At Lydney OCCS South Wales
There was an HD41 operating for a time in Cornwall, late 1970s (?) with Western Excavating, can't remember who the supplier was. It was pushing to a 992B with a fleet of R50s. Trouble was the guy on the tip had a clapped out Komatsu 155.
- Mon Feb 25, 2013 8:28 pm
- Forum: Misc earthmoving equipment
- Topic: More abandoned kit...
- Replies: 0
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- Sun Jan 27, 2013 7:54 pm
- Forum: Haulers/Dump Trucks
- Topic: Kalgoorlie Super Pit in Australia.
- Replies: 12
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Kalgoorlie Super Pit in Australia.
Looked down into the "Super-Pit" some years ago while on holiday in Australia. I pointed out to someone that the gap between dumptrucks wasn't very efficient, and he looked at me as if I was mad! Talking last evening to the father of someone who works in mining over there, apparently if th...
- Sat Jan 29, 2011 12:28 am
- Forum: Haulers/Dump Trucks
- Topic: bye
- Replies: 18
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Re: new CAT777f bogged
Jim, I knew Preston very well. So many of the old crew are gone now. I worked for most of my 30 odd years in Western Area, but ended up through err...managerial decisions in Central Area with lovely days out at North Goonbarrow! Rapid Hire were about in my time, but now its Hydrex I think. A lot of ...
- Mon Jan 24, 2011 10:17 pm
- Forum: Haulers/Dump Trucks
- Topic: bye
- Replies: 18
- Views: 8313
Re: new CAT777f bogged
Apologies, just seen your message! The pic was indeed taken at Melbur, on 86 tip, but well before 2004, I left Western Area about 1999 and went to Central area till I retired early in 2001. Can't recall the driver, but the tip was an accident waiting to happen, horrible stuff. As you suggest, a majo...
- Thu Aug 12, 2010 11:22 pm
- Forum: Haulers/Dump Trucks
- Topic: Assorted imerys Dump Trucks
- Replies: 3
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Re: Assorted imerys Dump Trucks
I note the Shephard Hill trucks. We had a fleet at Western Area of ECC, I think in the late 80s. Rough old trucks really, they weren't a lot better than the Terex R50s they replaced. (A better ride though!) However, thats what we had to drive so must of us got on with it. The two fitters who looked ...
- Thu Jul 22, 2010 11:36 pm
- Forum: Haulers/Dump Trucks
- Topic: 657 on the road
- Replies: 15
- Views: 8169
Re: 657 on the road
I understand from a work mate that the Western Ex 657s returned later, being operated by a firm called Public Works (Bristol) at the Great Longstone China Clay works.
- Wed Jun 30, 2010 10:05 pm
- Forum: Excavators
- Topic: A pic for excavator buffs
- Replies: 2
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Re: A pic for excavator buffs
Terex R-50. Western Excavating had ten including two with coil springs on the front.
- Wed Jun 30, 2010 9:02 pm
- Forum: Haulers/Dump Trucks
- Topic: bye
- Replies: 18
- Views: 8313
Re: new CAT777f bogged
THIS is bogged!