Lancashire Fusilier Posted 3 April , 2015 Author Share Posted 3 April , 2015 Napier's 1.1/2 ton Lorry from their 1910 sales catalogue. LF This image is reproduced strictly for non-commercial research and private study purposes as permitted under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, as amended and revised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashire Fusilier Posted 3 April , 2015 Author Share Posted 3 April , 2015 Napier's 2 ton 30 hp. Lorry, shown here from their 1910 sales catalogue, was one of the most numerous of the Napiers used by the British Army, and for military use the commercial 2 ton Napier lorry was down-rated to 30 cwt. LF This image is reproduced strictly for non-commercial research and private study purposes as permitted under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, as amended and revised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashire Fusilier Posted 3 April , 2015 Author Share Posted 3 April , 2015 The following two photographs give excellent details of the Napier 30 cwt. Lorry as used by the British Army, it is estimated that some 400 were in service with the British military at the end of WW1. LF This image is reproduced strictly for non-commercial research and private study purposes as permitted under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, as amended and revised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashire Fusilier Posted 3 April , 2015 Author Share Posted 3 April , 2015 2. LF This image is reproduced strictly for non-commercial research and private study purposes as permitted under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, as amended and revised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashire Fusilier Posted 4 April , 2015 Author Share Posted 4 April , 2015 Another nice example of the ' Napier ' W^D 45 cwt ( 2 ton ) General Service Lorry, which was down-rated for British Army use to 30 cwt. LF This image is reproduced strictly for non-commercial research and private study purposes as permitted under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, as amended and revised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashire Fusilier Posted 4 April , 2015 Author Share Posted 4 April , 2015 A Napier wartime 1917 advertisement for their 30/45 cwt. Lorry. LF Grace's Guide. This image is reproduced strictly for non-commercial research and private study purposes as permitted under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, as amended and revised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRANVILLE Posted 4 April , 2015 Share Posted 4 April , 2015 Needed to keep my hand in so couldn't resist having a go with the last Napier photo. Make no claims that the colours are authentic. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashire Fusilier Posted 4 April , 2015 Author Share Posted 4 April , 2015 Needed to keep my hand in so couldn't resist having a go with the last Napier photo. Make no claims that the colours are authentic. David David, That is excellent, many thanks. Regards, LF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashire Fusilier Posted 5 April , 2015 Author Share Posted 5 April , 2015 A Happy Easter to everyone. Regards, LF This image is reproduced strictly for non-commercial research and private study purposes as permitted under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, as amended and revised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashire Fusilier Posted 5 April , 2015 Author Share Posted 5 April , 2015 A Napier 30 cwt. based on Napier's Char-a-banc. LF This image is reproduced strictly for non-commercial research and private study purposes as permitted under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, as amended and revised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashire Fusilier Posted 5 April , 2015 Author Share Posted 5 April , 2015 Napier's 16-seater Char-a-banc as shown in their 1910 sales catalogue. LF This image is reproduced strictly for non-commercial research and private study purposes as permitted under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, as amended and revised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRANVILLE Posted 6 April , 2015 Share Posted 6 April , 2015 On the subject of omnibuses I'm reminded of this photo taken in 1915 in the village of Baslow. It's one of couple which capture the scene. If you look closely several bystanders look as if they are in military caps - must have been billeted nearby? The bridge is very narrow and its hard to understand how the driver achieved the feat. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Upton Posted 6 April , 2015 Share Posted 6 April , 2015 The bridge is very narrow and its hard to understand how the driver achieved the feat. Another angle: http://cache3.asset-cache.net/gc/498836583-motor-accident-baslow-bridge-derbyshire-1915-gettyimages.jpg?v=1&c=IWSAsset&k=2&d=X7WJLa88Cweo9HktRLaNXolHZfkk%2FjbreY5Xs08wyjK9V%2BhixoySY%2BDL6BxOdcyU2dB2S1FChoZ%2BYxwgitTIjg%3D%3D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashire Fusilier Posted 6 April , 2015 Author Share Posted 6 April , 2015 On the subject of omnibuses I'm reminded of this photo taken in 1915 in the village of Baslow. It's one of couple which capture the scene. If you look closely several bystanders look as if they are in military caps - must have been billeted nearby? The bridge is very narrow and its hard to understand how the driver achieved the feat. David David, Fortunately, the long length of the Car-a-banc prevented it falling off the bridge, a great photo. Regards, LF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnboy Posted 6 April , 2015 Share Posted 6 April , 2015 Very little damage noticeable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashire Fusilier Posted 6 April , 2015 Author Share Posted 6 April , 2015 Another angle: http://cache3.asset-cache.net/gc/498836583-motor-accident-baslow-bridge-derbyshire-1915-gettyimages.jpg?v=1&c=IWSAsset&k=2&d=X7WJLa88Cweo9HktRLaNXolHZfkk%2FjbreY5Xs08wyjK9V%2BhixoySY%2BDL6BxOdcyU2dB2S1FChoZ%2BYxwgitTIjg%3D%3D Andrew, I could not get that link to work, so here is another version of that same photo relating to the 10th May 1915 accident on Baslow Bridge, which confirms the vehicle involved was a ' Napier ' 30 cwt. Char-a-banc. Regards, LF This image is reproduced strictly for non-commercial research and private study purposes as permitted under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, as amended and revised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashire Fusilier Posted 6 April , 2015 Author Share Posted 6 April , 2015 The Napier 30 cwt. Char-a-banc. LF This image is reproduced strictly for non-commercial research and private study purposes as permitted under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, as amended and revised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRANVILLE Posted 6 April , 2015 Share Posted 6 April , 2015 The omnibus accident is a real mystery when you know the bridge as it its a short, single width bridge on which one would have thought it was very hard to have such an accident in such a slow moving vehicle on what I assume was a fine day in May - as opposed to freezing slippery conditions of winter? Then you go looking for a modern photo to show the bridges dimensions and what do you find, but evidence of repair! Not sure when this one happened, but the omnibus went through on the LHS towards the crown of the road. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyH Posted 6 April , 2015 Share Posted 6 April , 2015 Lancs, Re #3341, a really great image. Many of the similar photos taken on these chara. outings manage to miss out showing the radiator or the frontal aspect of the vehicle involved, therefore frustrating the efforts of the present day researcher trying to i.d. the vehicle. Wonder where they were heading for? Generally a few crates of beer would have been carried! Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashire Fusilier Posted 6 April , 2015 Author Share Posted 6 April , 2015 Lancs, Re #3341, a really great image. Many of the similar photos taken on these chara. outings manage to miss out showing the radiator or the frontal aspect of the vehicle involved, therefore frustrating the efforts of the present day researcher trying to i.d. the vehicle. Wonder where they were heading for? Mike, I understand that the ' T ' on the number plate indicates an early vehicle registration for Devon. Regards, LF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashire Fusilier Posted 6 April , 2015 Author Share Posted 6 April , 2015 The omnibus accident is a real mystery when you know the bridge as it its a short, single width bridge on which one would have thought it was very hard to have such an accident in such a slow moving vehicle on what I assume was a fine day in May - as opposed to freezing slippery conditions of winter? Then you go looking for a modern photo to show the bridges dimensions and what do you find, but evidence of repair! Not sure when this one happened, but the omnibus went through on the LHS towards the crown of the road. David Dvaid, What a beautiful old road bridge, in such a lovely part of the country. Regards, LF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyH Posted 7 April , 2015 Share Posted 7 April , 2015 Mike, I understand that the ' T ' on the number plate indicates an early vehicle registration for Devon. Regards, LF Lancs, They are pictured outside a booking office for Blue Cars, this was a large concern and still operating into the 1950's. Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyH Posted 7 April , 2015 Share Posted 7 April , 2015 Lancs, I have a fabulous large photo dated 1922 and therefore not suitable for posting. It shows 8 matching and numbered Dennis 'chara's' on a market square occupied by the male staff of 'Eastney Farm Housing and Grit Co.' on their annual outing, Eastney is near Southsea. 'The Boss' stands a little apart in a panama hat, like a general in front of his troops, his lined up foremen wear straw hats and trilbies The smart 6 row chara's are full of flat capped workers looking towards the camera, feel sure that many of these would have seen Great War service. A very emotive image. Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashire Fusilier Posted 7 April , 2015 Author Share Posted 7 April , 2015 Lancs, I have a fabulous large photo dated 1922 and therefore not suitable for posting. It shows 8 matching and numbered Dennis 'chara's' on a market square occupied by the male staff of 'Eastney Farm Housing and Grit Co.' on their annual outing, Eastney is near Southsea. 'The Boss' stands a little apart in a panama hat, like a general in front of his troops, his lined up foremen wear straw hats and trilbies The smart 6 row chara's are full of flat capped workers looking towards the camera, feel sure that many of these would have seen Great War service. A very emotive image. Mike. Mike, Although the photograph is dated 1922, the Dennis Chara could be much earlier, it would make a great addition to this Thread if you are able to post it ? Regards, LF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashire Fusilier Posted 7 April , 2015 Author Share Posted 7 April , 2015 Photographed in the same location as the Napier in post #3434, this Napier 30 cwt Lorry has a most unusual metal plated bodywork. It is not a Tanker, as there is a hinged door at the rear for access into the metal compartment ? It could be intended to be an armoured compartment, yet the driver's cab looks to be of normal construction. Does anyone have any ideas as to the purpose of this Napier vehicle ? LF This image is reproduced strictly for non-commercial research and private study purposes as permitted under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, as amended and revised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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