Unusual pick up & load

[LouiseM]

Just thought I'd post up a pic of an unusual pick up & load combination (on Dutch plates) that was attracting quite a bit of attention on the LVC Register stand at the Great Dorset Steam Fair yesterday. Not seen anything like it before and there was no information provided but I'm guessing that it might not have a standard engine! [frame][/frame]

[bmcecosse]

And all the way from Kilmarnock ! Was it converted/being used as a sleeper ?

[LouiseM]

The back doors weren't open so I don't know if it had been converted or not but there weren't any windows in it so possibly not.

Slightly off topic (although it does concern an unusual load!). I know you're a bit of a steam fan Roy so here's a pic of 4 traction engines joined together, pulling a low loader with a steam train on the back

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[bmcecosse]

Excellent! But I can hardly see the steam engine - next shot perhaps ?????

[LouiseM]

Here you go:[frame][/frame]

[bmcecosse]

Fantastic - although it seems to have lost it's tender......... Thanks Louise!

[Sidney'61]

There was a big article on that exact trailer in minor matters or monthly (cant remember which!) a few years ago, I'll see if I can find it.

[Dryad]

There was a big article on that exact trailer in minor matters or monthly (cant remember which!) a few years ago, I'll see if I can find it.

It was Minor Monthly about 15 months ago. June 2009 Issue No. 168. The trailers were made by a company called Scottish Aviation Ltd of Prestwick.

[MColes]

Here you go:[frame][/frame]

Number: 21C5 35005
Name: Canadian Pacific
Company: SR
Class: MN
Gauge: 4ft 8.5in
Wheel Arrangement: 4-6-2
Power/Transmission: Steam
Builder: Eastleigh
Built In: 1941
Date Preserved: 1973
Current Condition: Overhaul required
Last Overhauled In: 2004
Current Location: Mid-Hants Railway

Like the locomotive version of the DVLA car enquiry

[RussLCV]

Hi Lou

That trailer is a minatic 7 (or 11) and were supplied to BMC dealers..............built by Scottish Aviation Ltd with BMC approval. You need to read my book!!!

I have complied 3 features on these there are 2 known survivors both in Holland