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1959 Karrier Gamecock Baggage Conveyor Truck [E] 
Class: Trucks, Simple truck — Model origin: 
![1959 Karrier Gamecock Baggage Conveyor Truck [E]](i001522991.jpg)
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◊ 2021-06-01 14:19 |
Mail handler?? Or currency/security valuables?? |
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◊ 2021-06-01 14:39 |
More general purpose baggage handling. edit: However the bags do have "Royal Mail Great Britain" on them Something tells me it could be a 1959 Karrier Gamecock 3-4 Ton [E] Baggage Conveyer, rather than the smaller Bantam [F]. It could be earlier than 1960 but nothing specific found in the way of photographs. By 1963 possibly replaced by Commer VA 4-Ton on 16" wheels? ![[Image: vehicles-commerspecialisedairport-19662.jpg]](http://pics.imcdb.org/558/vehicles-commerspecialisedairport-19662.jpg) Also seen in British Airways colours in the comments here London Airport - Heathrow 1940s to 1970s, Documentary, 2019 https://pics.imcdb.org/185/lorzaa.jpg -- Last edit: 2021-06-01 16:13:13 |
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◊ 2021-06-01 14:52 |
![[Image: cityoftheair.jpg]](http://pics.imcdb.org/558/cityoftheair.jpg) This looks to be the other side of the truck (two seen here). Suggests the longer 144" wheelbase for the Gamecock not the 122" wheelbase of the Bantam. |
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◊ 2021-06-01 16:20 |
![[Image: baggageconveyor.jpg]](http://pics.imcdb.org/558/baggageconveyor.jpg) Found the front in a slightly later scene, also just possibly with the radiator cap in the grille (for Gamecock). |
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◊ 2021-06-02 07:53 |
At first when I saw these vans I was stumped , then realised it was the other side of the half cabs ( LHD for some reason)-![[Image: 2021-05-2977.jpg]](http://pics.imcdb.org/3808/2021-05-2977.jpg) ![[Image: 2021-05-2975.jpg]](http://pics.imcdb.org/3808/2021-05-2975.jpg) -- Last edit: 2021-06-02 08:10:57 |
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◊ 2021-06-02 12:45 |
As a guess, the LHD layout could be due to routine engine servicing. Access was normally by lifting the cab seats. With the oil filter high on the left side and the air-cleaner on the right (as standard) it would be probably easier to relocate the air-filter to the same left hand side. This would leave the right hand side clear for the pivot area on the conveyor. The Perkins flat (actulally 26° inclined) C.305 diesel is mounted well back in the chassis frame. I also think that the forward mounted Gamecock radiator filler cap is probably seen from the side in the main picture. -- Last edit: 2021-06-02 13:02:52 |
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