The birth of the Corgi Road Collectables Road Transport range dates back to 1985 with the introduction of the Thornycroft and Renault Box Vans. Hauliers of Renown is the flagship of the range and four models are included in the Anniversary range. Each model is accompanied by a keyring featuring both the Corgi 50th and haulier's logo and packed in a special anniversary box.

The ERF ECT Olympic received the largest vote by enthusiasts to be included and carries the livery of the English representative J. R. Adams (Newcastle) Ltd, based at Swalwell, Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

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ERF KV. 8 Wheel dropside lorry ' Rileys Transport' Birley Vale. Sheffield.

The Bedford wagon LYO 788 was originally built for the Auxiliary Fire Service as a foam carrier and was liveried in the customary gloss olive green with red AFS markings. It was part of the London Fire Brigade fleet carrying fleet designation AFT 1 it was then sold to the County of Clwyd Fire Brigade.This vehicle was repainted red and operated out of the retained fire station in Mold North Wales.In 1990, LYO 788 was transferred to the full time fire station in Deeside, N.Wales until 1992, subsequently being disposed of in 1993.

McMullen & Sons Ltd was founded in 1827 by Peter McMullen, the great, great, great grandfather of the McMullen's that still control the Company today.McMullen's fine Hertfordshire ales are produced in the 'White Hop Brewery' using the very latest brewing equipment but still retaining the old traditional methods, nothing but the finest Suffolk malted barley, whole leaf hops and well water drawn from the Company's own wells beneath the brewery.McMullen's fine ales are sold around Hertfordshire, N.London and the West End.

In 1946 Jerry Harris and Sam Miners formed the haulage company Harris & Miners.Sam Miners unfortunately died in 1958 and in 1965, Brian Harris came off the road and became the Companies Transport Manager.In May 1978 Jerry Harris passed away and in July of that year Brian gained control having previously bought out the Miners family. With the local council putting draconian measures on the Company, Brian announced the closure of the business and at 5pm on the March 30th 2001 the business came to an end

In 1945, Joseph Cyril Bamford created the very first JCB product - a tipping trailer.Today JCB is one of the world's largest manufactures of earthmoving, agricultural and materials handling equipment.The company that began as a 'one man band' now employs over 6,000 people and produces over 250 different models on 4 continents - with bases in the UK, USA, India and South America.Each machine is a product of hard work and attention to detail.This dedication along with world-class innovation and customer care, results in JCB being market leader in many of the 150 countries where its machines are sold

model length 330mm,

P.G & M.K Osborne Transport was founded in 1980, when Pete and his wife Melanie decided to embark upon what would turn out to be a successful business venture. Pete sold almost everything to purchase their first truck which stared of their transport business.By driving day and night, through years of hard work Pete and Mel attracted several high profile customers.

Stiller Group is one of the UK's leading privately owned logistics service providers offering a wide range of warehousing and distriubution services.Established in 1954 as a local haulage company operating in Teeside, the business has grown into a multi-million pound turnover company.Employing over 1000 people.

In 1993,Frank Buckley and Steve Cooper took over the company R.Atkinson and the remnants of its all Cummins fleet to form Cooper Buckley Ltd. The Company has an all Volvo fleet of approx 30 vehicles involved in the food industry, using around 20 bulkers to shift produce to processing plants and 40 curtainsiders to move food products to regional distribution centres run by supermarket chains and high street retailers.

Scammell Crusader , Flatbead Trailer - BRS. It was the Labour Governments mandate of 1945 that was to create the nationalised road haulage operation of British Road Services.Starting up three years later in 1948.BRS has experienced many ups and downs in its history, but managed to create a strong and viable transport operation.

Pentons Haulage was formed in 1975 by the late Mr. Roy Penton and based at Ruyton in Shropshire. Pentons is a privately owned family run business now based at Owestry, Shropshire. Starting with a single vehicle the business out grew its home base and in early 1991 moved to the company's main site at Maes-Y-Clawdd Industrial Estate, Owestry. Pentons currently operate a mixed fleet of 70 units and has 100 chilled trailers available for the fleet.

Sight and sound Pollock Scotrans Ltd.Realistic visual effects combine with authentic sounds bringing the model to life before your eyes.

Scania Topline Fridge Trailer Edward Gilder & Co, Boughton -on-the-Water

model length 345mm

 Sandy Anderson started his own business in his home village of Dalmellington in 1974 with a second hand AEC six wheeler, initially all his work was for Scottish Agricultural Industries delivering fertilliser to farm in the south west of Scotland.The company moved to refrigerated trailers in 1992, when the new regulations on transporting fish in these vans came into force and the international business started in 1985/86 with trips to Holand and Belgium

The De Rijke Group was founded in 1945 by Mr, Cees de Rijke Snr. who bought his first truck for the transport of milk and cattle from the American Army.Since those early days De Rijke has grown from a transport company to a complete logistics services provider.Now the Rijke Group is located in eight European countries and has approx 1400 employees and is still an independent family concern.

Over the past 75 years Visbeen has grown into one of the largest carriers of fresh produce to the United Kingdom.Each day Visbeen supplies supermarket chains and wholesale markets with fresh produce.All goods are delivered to the customer within 10-24 hours .Freshness guaranteed!.Early in 2001 Visbeen took over International Transport Company Gebrs.

Ramage Transport Ltd, was incorporated in 1976 and is based at Longbenton, Newcastle upon Tyne. The Company operates 80 HGV vehicles and 90 trailers from their 4 acre site which also includes 50,000 sq.ft of warehousing, fully equipped workshops, a brake roller tester, a dynamic axle weighbridge and a vehicle wash.They deliver throughout the UK, distributing a wide variety of customer owned products. 

Founded in 1954 in Haslington, Crewe by Gerald & Rachel Chamberlin, Chamberlin Transport Ltd. has grown both in size and reputation from its humble beginnings, operating two vehicles into the Company you see today.The Company operates in excess of 30 vehicles ranging from 44mt artics to 3.5mt vans and employing over 40 staff. In 2004 Chamberlin Transport celebrated its 50th Anniversary.

Robert Walker purchased his first truck in the mid 1930's to haul produce from his own and neighbouring market gardens to market.At the end of the Second World War, he diversified into general haulage and the business grew rapidly.Low loaders were added to the fleet in the during the 60's and 70's undertaking many unusual loads one of which was the ill fated 'Bluebird' boat on a countrywide exhibition during 1965.Today the Company is controlled by the third generation of the family and operates a fleet of specialised vehicles.

Beamish Transport was set up as a partnership between Darren Pickering and Stephen Fenwickin 1993  and was incorpaorated in 1998. The Company operates a fleet of 31 car and caravan transporters from their purpose built workshops and premises at Burnt House Bank, Pelton Fell, Chester le Street.  

John G Russell (Transport) Ltd is a family owned business founded in 1969, initially in general haulage, diversified into containerisation offering storage, repair and transportation services throughout Scotland

Peter Wood is a family man and time served mechanic who set up in business as an owner driver over forty years ago on 1st April 1966.He has worked in various fields including tippers carrying aggregate for roads, tankers carrying chemicals and edible oils, and flat work which involved roping and sheeting.He has used containers for household property and foodstuffs, delivering them to markets and ports for export, travelling throughout Europe, England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland.Peter wood has owned an articulated vehicle for the last twenty years and this DAF XF was purchased 5 years ago and carries a spectacular livery of red, blue and yellow

model length 325mm,

Husband and wife team, Donald and Catriona Macritchie, previously operated Skye Expres, which specialised in providing a daily service to and from the Isle of Skye.Folowing demand from manufacturing outlets in the Inverness area, increasing emphasis was placed on volumes to and from the Scottish Central Belt.As a result of this,MacRitchie Highland Distribution was formed in October 2002.The Company now operates regular trunking services between Inverness and Glasgow and provides a daily network throughout the North of Scotland.Dedicated services to Belgium and France are another feature of the Company's operations.The curent fleet of 12 vehicles comprises DAF's and Volvos, with a variety of specialised curtainsided trailers, all in the Company's distinctive and eye catching livery

model length 345mm

Bishop & Son's Depositories Ltd. was founded in 1854 by J.J.Bishop, who came down to London from Norfolk.Before long  the premises were outgrown, so the company moved to Hugh St. SW1.The Company remained on this site for over 100 years.At the start of the 20th Century the Company developed the 'Lft Van' which could be transferred between Road, Rail and Sea. Currently in its fith generation the company carries out domestic, corporate, business deepsea relocations and distribution.

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Detailed diecast model of the ERF ECT with curtainside trailer in the blue livery of Richard Read Transport, based in the village of Longhope, Gloucestershire.

Hanbury Davies Ltd was started in 1999 by former owner of  Russell Davies Ltd. Glyn Davies and colleagues Ian Wilson and Philip West.The head office is based in Felixstowe and Hanbury Davies runs a mixed marque fleet of MAN, Volvo, Mercedes and Scania.In the second half of 2004 the fleet was rebranded to make it more modern and top really catch attention.Gradually the Company are replacing all 450 vehicles in the fleet with the new livery.

Sloan Transport was formed in July 1969 and is based near Dromore in Co.Down.The Company is family owned and currently run a fleet of around sixteen vehicles and over 70 trailers.The tractor units are a mix of Scania, Volvo, DAF and MAN and trailers include flats, curtainsiders, euroliners, coil carriers and walking floors

R.T.Keedwell was born when Ray Keedwell began operating with just one vehicle.Steady growth continued until the early 1990's when the loss of an imported contract caused the business to downsize back to just 12 vehicles. This blip served only to make all involved more determined and in a relatively short time since, R.T.Keedwell has expanded his reach rapidly across the UK.Today the Company still operates from its traditional base in Somerset, but also has further sites in Glasgow, Carlisle, York and Manchester

model length 345mm,

CEMEX is a global building solutions company with leading positions in cement, ready-mixed concrete and aggregates. CEMEX is one of the country's top 20 logistics operators. In 2005 CEMEX won the prestigious Motor Transport Efficiency in Operation Award 

D.R.MacLeod began as an owner-driver operation in 1981 with a Leyland Reiver.In the eighties the first Volvo was purchased signalling a move away from Leyland.There are currently 23 Volvo's in the fleet along with 6 Scania's and 12 DAF's. Based in Stornaway on the Isle of Lewis the Company now has four depots and operating centres in Scotland 

Knights of Old was originally a Common Carrier formed at the turn of the century by William Knight who served the village of Old by hauling goods to and from the County Town of Northampton by horse drawn vehicles. Today the Company operates a full load, groupage and distribution service throughout Europe, UK Mainland and Ireland

H.E.Payne (Transport) Ltd. was established in 1938 at Wyboston in Bedfordshire. Payne's distribution are covers the whole of the United Kingdom mainland and the Company also have extensive warehousing facilities for over 7000 pallets.Over the past ten years H.E.Payne has established itself as the leading logistical provider within the food industry.David Payne retired in 2003, his son, Richard now manages the prestigious 40 vehicle and 60 trailer fleet and warehousing operation

Well detailed model of the Jos.Millican ERF EC with featured log load on the trailer.

Whether it's paving slabs or an architecturally and technically sophisticated construction project.Lafarge has the right cement for all applications.

TTX, based in Oldham was founded by Malcom Taylor in 1975.David Taylor has now taken over the reins and brings his personal commitment to outstanding customer care.Operating from their own secure compound with over 120,000 sq.ft.of secure dry warehousing TTX has modern fleet of tractor units, 45' trailers, 27' rigids, 7.5 tonners and Luton vans and maintenance and servicing is carried out in their own dedicated onsite workshop allowing tight control over vehicle safety and serviceability

model length 345mm.

ERF Ltd. based at Sun Works,Sandbach, Cheshire, brought out its first vehicle in 1933. In 1993, ERF celebrated its Diamond Jubilee with launch of the EC Series- promoted as a 'green truck' with 80% of its cab able to be recycled for future use.The Company was bought by German company MAN, and introduced the 'New Generation' ECS and ECX ranges to replace EC.

Stephen Sanderson Transport Ltd. was founded by Stephen Sanderson with one vehicle and a loan of two hundred pounds from his grandfather. Mr. George Lee.The business started by making deliveries for local engineering companies around Leicestershire. In 2001 the fleet had grown to 45 heavy commercial vehicles and 50 trailers engaged in transport throughout the UK and Europe. In March 2002 the company joined Palletline who are the largest pallet distribution networlk in the UK.

Trevor Pye Transport is a small family run haulage business.It was started in 1984 with one Volvo F7 lorry.They now have a fleet of 19 lorries, which includes Volvo, Daf and Scania painted in company colours od red, white and blue. The vehicles all have personalised number plates for example A13 PYE, M22 PYE, W8 PYE . The Company transports various goods including temperature controlled distribution, liquid fertiliser and steel on flat trailers.

Andrew Wishart & Sons Ltd. of Kirkaldy, Fife, established in 1913 operating a fleet of horse and carts progressed into a strong fleet of over 30 vehicles and 80 trailers operating throughout the UK and Europe. A vehicle replacement policy of every 4 years ensure the fleet is modern and highly efficient to make customer deliveries on time every time.The Company is still owned by the Wishart family now operated by the third generation.

J.Long & Sons Ltd. is a true family businessformed in the 1920's and now in its fourth generation. The Company services a wide range of customers ,specialising in printed goods and major forest products, since 1988 they have been members of the Pall-Ex overnight pallet service.The fleet comprises of 90 rigid and artic vehicles.