Topic ID 5338
McMullen's Steam Lorry used to trundle around Hertford quite regularly. Haven't seen it lately - is it a victim of the credit crunch? It would be good to have it on show somewhere as an attraction, maybe..
Reply ID 74853
quote:There is a model on sale on e-bay: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CODE-3-Y18-ATKINSON-STEAM-WAGON-McMULLEN-AND-SON-ALES-/220620530347
Originally posted by Arty
McMullen's Steam Lorry used to trundle around Hertford quite regularly. Haven't seen it lately - is it a victim of the credit crunch? It would be good to have it on show somewhere as an attraction, maybe..
Reply ID 74854
quote:Well, well, well! Not the correct colour, though, surely? Or was it white originally? Step forward McMullens history buffs...
Originally posted by Ray_by_the_Beanequote:There is a model on sale on e-bay: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CODE-3-Y18-ATKINSON-STEAM-WAGON-McMULLEN-AND-SON-ALES-/220620530347
Originally posted by Arty
McMullen's Steam Lorry used to trundle around Hertford quite regularly. Haven't seen it lately - is it a victim of the credit crunch? It would be good to have it on show somewhere as an attraction, maybe..
Reply ID 74900
I always thought it was green.
Reply ID 74902
Certainly it is / was dark either dark green/ Black or similar not white!! has no one got a photo?
Reply ID 74904
[url]http://www.walthamabbeyarchive.com/showphoto.php?function=view&photoid=386[/url]
Reply ID 74906
Well done Leo, shame it is not colour. White would not be very practical for a steam lorry would it!!
Reply ID 74907
I have a photo of it at the 1988 Traction Engine Rally at Great Amwell. At that time it was a dark shade of blue.
Reply ID 74908
quote:I'm sure I remember it as black but it is a long time since I've sen it
Originally posted by Deveraux
I have a photo of it at the 1988 Traction Engine Rally at Great Amwell. At that time it was a dark shade of blue.
Reply ID 74922
Macs house colour is Maroon, isn't it?
Reply ID 74944
quote:Actually, looking at the photo again it's hard to decide if it's a (very) dark blue or black ......... Is there an easy way to add an image to a post please?
Originally posted by Leo Densianquote:I'm sure I remember it as black but it is a long time since I've sen it
Originally posted by Deveraux
I have a photo of it at the 1988 Traction Engine Rally at Great Amwell. At that time it was a dark shade of blue.
Reply ID 74947
I'm certain it's black, from memory.
Reply ID 75337
In answer to Arty's original question, I now have it on good authority from a senior member of Macs staff that they still own the lorry but it has been mothballed these last couple of years and is sitting under a tarpaulin at the brewery. Apparently it needs a degree of money spending on it and in the current climate with advertising budget cuts etc. it cannot be justified. When things pick up we can hopefully expect to be able to see it out and about once more.
Reply ID 75401
quote:Thanks, Leo. When I saw the original presentation for the new Sainsburys, great emphasis was put on the use of the original brew house with its copper brewing thingies (sorry can't think of the proper word) They were going to be part of the coffee shop display inside the new store (wonder if they'll sell milkshakes[:D]) Perhaps Sainsburys could use the lorry as well as an historic attraction? Just a thought...
Originally posted by Leo Densian
In answer to Arty's original question, I now have it on good authority from a senior member of Macs staff that they still own the lorry but it has been mothballed these last couple of years and is sitting under a tarpaulin at the brewery. Apparently it needs a degree of money spending on it and in the current climate with advertising budget cuts etc. it cannot be justified. When things pick up we can hopefully expect to be able to see it out and about once more.