| Apart from the slightly unfortunate shadow, this is a lovely shot of LUL Mercedes Actros WN12NDV coming down Bollo Lane in Acton on 2nd November 2021. This lorry has the new TfL/LUL lettering but has not gained the red stripe normally carried, unlike similar WP61ZXE which did. Both lorries are coming up for their tenth birthday, while crane-equipped 2591 has just turned fifteen. What is interesting about this photograph is the trailer. The single-axle flatbed is numbered CT36 and was new as a dropside trailer in grey livery way back in 1984. It is the last survivor of eight Crane Fruehauf trailers bought in 1984 and its retention is believed to be down to its short length, making it able to negotiate the tight turns at Neasden Depot and other locations. Having also published some photos of A-prefix registered service vehicles today, it is interesting to consider that this trailer was new at the same time. Will it reach its 40th birthday? |
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02/11/2021 |
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11/12/2021 |
