And who is this fine figure of a man standing in front of a 'Classic' Steady Eddie? Step forward Biglorryblog contributor and former Stobart wheelman Robbo who, unless I've got my wires crossed is now happily retired for this was taken back in 10th December 1999. Robbo explains: "Taken alongside the Kingstown depot--my 65th birthday was on the 9th but I insisted tipping (Dundee) and reloading (
I am going to make you all VERY, VERY, jealous. How so Biglorryblog you ask? Well because I've been slipped a copy of the Stobart Group 'Spotter's Handbook' (OK it's the 2008 edition but still of great value...). And if I tell you any more (like where I got it from) I'll be bundled away by mysterious green-shirted men in a plain white Scania Topline and never seen again (or locked up in a trailer somewhere near
However, for all those people who keep asking me for the complete names of the fleet. Sorry, even with the 2008 handbook I dare not. But to to get your own 2009 copy and the fleet list all you have to do is visit the Stobart Fan Club website at
And for a suitable joining fee you will get your own set of goodies including a handbook with the complete Eddie Stobart fleet list. And no I can't help you name a truck---you'll have to talk to them yourselves....
Bloody hell BLB, I,ve been too embarrassed to respond to that post, until now. I sent that pic. in because some-one had said in a post that the waggons of that period looked a bit "dated" now.I could not let that slur on my beloved motor pass, without a response.Anyway,as it appears that you now have a Stobbie Fleet List, get yourself down to Crick with the rest of the anoraks, and get that fleet list filled in.It,ll give you something to do at week-ends.