Albion FT21N

This lorry took part in the Greater Manchester Transport Society's Trans Lancs Historic Vehicle Rally at Heaton Park in September 1996.

It's a 1950 Albion FT21N, and the programme of the event said this about it:

Albion FT21N, 1950                                                                           HSR 112

Entered by J Butterworth, Littleborough

Originally operated by Angus & Kincardine County Council as a Library van for delivery of new books to schools, etc. Afterwards used as a Horse Box in Wetherby, then fitted with the drop-side body now carried. Bought in a run down state by the present owner, it was re-painted in Ripponden & District livery in 1992. The owner being a Ripponden & District driver.

There's a link here to an interesting little booklet about HSR 112 and its then owner Jack Butterworth produced by the Queensbury Old Farts Motor Club. It's well worth a read.

The lorry behind it in the photograph is another in the Ripponden & District livery, a 1964 Commer TS3 Parcel Van, and this vehicle was entered for the event by the Ripponden & District company. Its registration number is DWU 650B.