24th March 2010

The long-awaited Model T Fords arrived today and a training session was carried out for the staff. There were one or two teething problems but all in all all they proved very popular with the staff who will be using them on an everyday basis to service the site.

Below: Reg BF 4477 is the 1925 pick up (rated at one ton). Fitted with 2900cc engine. This ‘T’ will be repainted into dark green colours with a light green bonnet, lettered ‘Beamish R. D. C’ to support roadmaking activities etc. I am hoping this will be carried out in time for the PftP event, if not sooner.

Below: Reg: BF 4165 is the 1922 22cwt van version (based on the car chassis), which will be appropriately liveried in due course.

Both are former US imports, though have been in the UK for some years, and have been fully restored here. We would also like to thank Beamish’s Friends organisation for purchasing these vehicles and agreeing to support their maintenance.