The Classic Machinery Network

Would that be Joe X (graham) I think, from Longtown, Cumbria. Motorbike man wen younger.

I worked with Denzil Weatherill,A plant fitter with Tarmac Earthmoving Division in 1972/3. At A74 contract Carlisle & Osmotherly By-Pass (A19) Rumour had it Denzil was a Son/Brother of the Weatherill outfit.And was the black sheep of the family. Think he also worked on Kelty by-Pass previous to ...

I believe he was pretty good on the cricket pitch when younger. I work for him at Stanford-le-hope Essex 1970/71. Then transferred to M3 Sunbury to Lightwater contract ,I was on lube truck with Jimmy Henderson, (ex Dick Hampton) The plant manager was Don Robson,again (ex Hampton). Foreman fitter was...

I worked for W C French at Bristol West Dock in 1974.On the lube truck, Jack Adams was on fuel bowser, Jim Lee was foreman fitter (Anyone now his where-abouts now?) Terry the welder from Bristol. Plant on site was 769 Cat dumpers Cat 992 & rh ? face type shovel. Cat 16 grader, and various Cat do...

I worked as greaser at Penrith by-pass 1966/68 With the 4 electric start 657s scrapers.Norman Kenyon was plant manager, & under study was Dave Garbutt. Fitter with scrapers was Alan Wheeler from Bristol area. Operators were no 6 John Ashton,no7 Yigg ?Brummie lad. No 8 John Mc Gowan ( who later o...