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Old 11-03-2018, 20:28   #16
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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
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Old 11-03-2018, 20:33   #17
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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.
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Old 11-03-2018, 20:59   #18
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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
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Old 11-03-2018, 21:17   #19
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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!
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Old 12-03-2018, 00:18   #20
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Container of Uranium or Plutonium ?

I think it's a Transformer though.....boring.
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Old 12-03-2018, 01:11   #21
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Container of Uranium or Plutonium ?

I think it's a Transformer though.....boring.
you are correct, see my post 16, Rick
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Old 12-03-2018, 01:47   #22
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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
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Old 12-03-2018, 07:32   #23
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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
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Old 12-03-2018, 08:39   #24
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NOTHING like that pass where i live.
Love the photos Rick
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Old 19-03-2022, 01:42   #25
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Today (Saturday) two more of these beasts are coming past here at around 7pm, hope I do not miss them, pics to follow, Rick
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Old 19-03-2022, 21:39   #26
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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
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Old 19-03-2022, 22:13   #27
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Seems they are 5 hours behind now and have parked for the night, dunnow if I will be up early enough for them, Rick
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Old 20-03-2022, 01:47   #28
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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
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Old 20-03-2022, 21:37   #29
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Finally arrived at around 3.30, this is the first load
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Now on the Ninfield Road
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