National Road Transport Hall Of Fame (Alice Springs) in Grey Scale 2
Apr 20, 2024 12:11:00 #
Alice Springs is the home of the National Road Transport Hall of Fame which pays tribute to many pioneers of the Australian road transport industry.
I can remember when some of the trucks from the 1970's in my photos below were still earning revenue!
I can remember when some of the trucks from the 1970's in my photos below were still earning revenue!
1920's Albion flatbed truck.
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1920's Chevrolet flatbed truck.
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1941 - 1945 six by four wheel drive ex US Army Diamond T. The US Army brought many of these vehicles to Australia during the latter part of WWII.
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1950's Ford Thames Van.
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1957 Rotinoff Viscount. British Beef Baron Lord Vestey brought two of these to Australia to cart cattle from his extensive holdings to slaughter. Powered by a 250hp supercharged Rolls Royce Diesel they were cited as being notoriously underpowered.
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1970's Autocar prime mover (Tractor Unit)
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1970's Diamond Reo prime mover (Tractor Unit).
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1970's Foden six by four wheel drive flatbed truck.
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1970's Leyland Hippo six by four wheel drive prime mover (Tractor Unit).
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1970's White 4000 prime mover hooked up to two cattle crates.
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Apr 20, 2024 12:17:59 #
Beautiful set Thorny those are some hard used vehicles for sure. B&W is perfect for them
Apr 20, 2024 12:23:05 #
Very interesting.
Were the trucks in #6 and #10 marked Truck Train able to run on railroad tracks as well as the roadway?
Were the trucks in #6 and #10 marked Truck Train able to run on railroad tracks as well as the roadway?
Apr 20, 2024 13:21:25 #
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Apr 20, 2024 16:29:48 #
Thorny Devil wrote:
Alice Springs is the home of the National Road Transport Hall of Fame which pays tribute to many pioneers of the Australian road transport industry.
I can remember when some of the trucks from the 1970's in my photos below were still earning revenue!
I can remember when some of the trucks from the 1970's in my photos below were still earning revenue!
Apr 20, 2024 19:27:38 #
Good images of some old classics Richard. Monochrome really suits the subjects.
Don
Don
Apr 20, 2024 23:54:29 #
Curmudgeon wrote:
Beautiful set Thorny those are some hard used vehicles for sure. B&W is perfect for them
Thank you for your encouraging feedback Curmudgeon.
Apr 21, 2024 00:28:41 #
Mac wrote:
Very interesting.
Were the trucks in #6 and #10 marked Truck Train able to run on railroad tracks as well as the roadway?
Were the trucks in #6 and #10 marked Truck Train able to run on railroad tracks as well as the roadway?
Thank you for your comments Mac. Truck and multiple trailer combinations 30 metres (98 feet) or longer are required to display Road Train Signs on the front and rear of the rig. Road trains like those in my attached photos run on roads only and may be up to a maximum overall length of 53.5 metres (175.5 feet)
Apr 21, 2024 00:48:07 #
UTMike wrote:
Wonderful work, Richard. B&W set the right mood for the set.
Thank you Mike I appreciate your encouraging feedback.
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Apr 21, 2024 00:51:04 #
PAR4DCR wrote:
Good images of some old classics Richard. Monochrome really suits the subjects.
Don
Don
Thank you for your encouraging feedback Don.
Apr 21, 2024 08:45:20 #
Apr 21, 2024 09:18:18 #
Nice photos of these heavy haulers. I'd bet the roads take quite a beating. The one of the truck hauling the tanks is quite impressive. Think of 90 tires, wheels and axle bearings to keep in good condition.
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