Description An important part of British engineering and transport heritage; one of just two Scammell 100-tonners built and understood to be the only survivor in running and driving order; arguably the most significant surviving British heavy haulage vehicle Initially conceived after the need arose for UK built Kitsons locomotives needing to be moved by road from Leeds to Liverpool docks for transport overseas.

Transport of steam locomotives was somewhat restricted, not only because of low railway bridges, but also having been designed for the continent, the UK railways themselves were of the wrong gauge.

The contract lay with Marston Road Services of Lightbody Street, Liverpool and due to MRS already having a relationship with Lt Colonel Alfred George Scammell, the two 100-Tonners were ordered.

Not an easy task to put together what Scammell called, ‘the worlds biggest lorries’ but Percy Garibaldi Hugh, Scammell’s Director of Engineering was up for the challenge, and along side his ...