This passed by today - Page 2

solarman216 · 11-03-2018, 20:28

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Originally Posted by terranosaurusdoug

Thats an awful lot of equipment for looks to be one shipping container type box, what on earth could it have been I wonder

It is a transformer for our substation in Potmans lane they had a smaller one delivered last year, I guess it probably weighs around 500 tonnes and the transport medium will weigh at least that again, Rick

Terrano Steve · 11-03-2018, 20:33

I once worked with someone in heavy haulage (not on this scale but up to 180 tonne) I think it is interesting work but not so much fun for the second driver.

solarman216 · 11-03-2018, 20:59

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Originally Posted by Terrano Steve

I once worked with someone in heavy haulage (not on this scale but up to 180 tonne) I think it is interesting work but not so much fun for the second driver.

I did Europe for 5 years with a 32 ton artic, loved every minute, but that job for me would be dead boring, but nonetheless would love a drive, Rick

Jay666d · 11-03-2018, 21:17

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Originally Posted by terranosaurusdoug

Thats an awful lot of equipment for looks to be one shipping container type box, what on earth could it have been I wonder

One of our Bumpers!

macabethiel · 12-03-2018, 00:18

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Originally Posted by terranosaurusdoug

Thats an awful lot of equipment for looks to be one shipping container type box, what on earth could it have been I wonder

Container of Uranium or Plutonium ?

I think it's a Transformer though.....boring.

solarman216 · 12-03-2018, 01:11

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Originally Posted by macabethiel

Container of Uranium or Plutonium ?

I think it's a Transformer though.....boring.

you are correct, see my post 16, Rick

solarman216 · 12-03-2018, 01:47

OK for info buffs like me each Prime mover weighs 72 T and has a Volvo Penta engine producing 700 HP or 515 Kw computer connected with unlimited other movers in the train, each one can pull 300 T, Rick

perelaar · 12-03-2018, 07:32

Nice!
Our street is one of the designated roads for "special" transports. We see at least 2 or 3 of those transports per night, mainly now with wind turbine parts. Every turbine needs at least 7 transports: 1 for each blade, 1 for the nacelle, and 3 or 4 for the pylon.
Also already seen ocean yachts passing, army equipment, bridge parts...

Have to say, our car is parked next to the street, never had any damage at all. These guys can drive

Blocky10 · 12-03-2018, 08:39

NOTHING like that pass where i live.

Love the photos Rick

solarman216 · 19-03-2022, 01:42

Today (Saturday) two more of these beasts are coming past here at around 7pm, hope I do not miss them, pics to follow, Rick

solarman216 · 19-03-2022, 21:39

First off they are 3 hours behind plus they will be using the new road so will not be passing along my road, if I want to have a look I will have to walk 10 mins up the road to the new roundabout at about 10 pm, so we will have to see if I feel like braving the cold, Rick

solarman216 · 19-03-2022, 22:13

Seems they are 5 hours behind now and have parked for the night, dunnow if I will be up early enough for them, Rick

solarman216 · 20-03-2022, 01:47

Others have placed vids on utube, just search abnormal load Shoreham to Ninfield, they only managed to get to Lewes today so it will be midday at least before they get here, Rick

solarman216 · 20-03-2022, 21:37

Finally arrived at around 3.30, this is the first load

solarman216 · 20-03-2022, 21:40

Now on the Ninfield Road

12-03-2018, 01:47	#22
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	OK for info buffs like me each Prime mover weighs 72 T and has a Volvo Penta engine producing 700 HP or 515 Kw computer connected with unlimited other movers in the train, each one can pull 300 T, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

19-03-2022, 01:42	#25
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	Today (Saturday) two more of these beasts are coming past here at around 7pm, hope I do not miss them, pics to follow, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

19-03-2022, 21:39	#26
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	First off they are 3 hours behind plus they will be using the new road so will not be passing along my road, if I want to have a look I will have to walk 10 mins up the road to the new roundabout at about 10 pm, so we will have to see if I feel like braving the cold, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

19-03-2022, 22:13	#27
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	Seems they are 5 hours behind now and have parked for the night, dunnow if I will be up early enough for them, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

20-03-2022, 01:47	#28
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	Others have placed vids on utube, just search abnormal load Shoreham to Ninfield, they only managed to get to Lewes today so it will be midday at least before they get here, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

11-03-2018, 20:33	#17
Terrano Steve Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: South west Vehicle: Terrano Posts: 522	I once worked with someone in heavy haulage (not on this scale but up to 180 tonne) I think it is interesting work but not so much fun for the second driver.

12-03-2018, 07:32	#23
perelaar Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Belgium Vehicle: Terrano II 2.7TDi SWB '97 Posts: 802	Nice! Our street is one of the designated roads for "special" transports. We see at least 2 or 3 of those transports per night, mainly now with wind turbine parts. Every turbine needs at least 7 transports: 1 for each blade, 1 for the nacelle, and 3 or 4 for the pylon. Also already seen ocean yachts passing, army equipment, bridge parts... Have to say, our car is parked next to the street, never had any damage at all. These guys can drive

12-03-2018, 08:39	#24
Blocky10 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Welcome to Norwich, a fine city Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 3.0 SVE Auto Posts: 3,601	NOTHING like that pass where i live. Love the photos Rick