HGV rig at Scrabster, Thurso

[rsvpiper]

From memory on the xl/xf daf's it's about 6 tonne to activate the tag axle

[cessna152towser]

Nice one Chris.

[seanachie]

Chris you always have such grand pictures to share. This is fantastic thanks.

[lukeyrobertson]

Great shot, Chris! Greetings to the folks on the far north shore.

[chrisupyonder]

It was not taken by myself but another local. I have no idea what it was carrying but this cab is quite famous. It woud be going or coming from Orkney and may well be hauling whisky. (burp!). The filler cap is open probable because it was being checked for the use of Red Diesel which would be illegal as it is for agricultural use only and has less duty payable..
There is even a Corgi model available here...
http://www.ttcdiecast.com/cc15204-ma...on-12724-p.asp

Here is a another pic of the cab.



The original thread on Caithness.org...

http://forum.caithness.org/showthrea...highlight=kilt

Anyone know what the tartan is?

Chris.

[cruiser348]

Are you asking the tartan in the background or what's on the piper? The one on the background actually looks like it could be Ferguson (which would make sense given the name on the door). Not sure on the piper though.

[Newfoundlander]

That's fantastic!

I agree with cruiser that the truck looks like a Ferguson, I'm not sure what's on the piper either. If you squint it kinda looks like a Royal Stewart (??).

A tanker full of whisky hey? My Irish genes are screaming *danger*danger* haha

[Downunder Kilt]

Here is a site with some information on the contractor and his trucks http://www.opgraphics.co.uk/fleet-wr...slangevar.html

And it does look like he hauls whisky in them.

[CopperNGold]

Did a little digging. The truck is owned by James C. C. Ferguson, a haulage contractor in Milton Of Campsie, East Dumbashire. The company specializes in the transportation of Scotch whisky.

*Plants deerstalker cap firmly on head.* "Ah ha! The game's afoot!"

Cheers, Jocelyn

[CopperNGold]

Darn! Missed it by one mintue! evil:

Cheers, Jocelyn