New Scania book

  

Quality truck book for 2025, 'Scania Series One'

Early generation Scanias are the subject of Scania Series One. Now known as the 1 Series Scania, our book covers working examples of the Scania LB111 and LB141 from around 1974 onwards. Photographs are in full colour throughout.

Together with Scania 111 and 141 tractors, the six-wheeled Scania 86 is illustrated, together with the 81 models in both rigid and articulated configurations. We concentrate on these, rather than earlier LB110 and 140 models. The book pays homage to the hard working drivers and operators of these Scanias, reminding us of how good they looked . The text explains how Scania earned its early reputation among UK operators. This grew over the years, to become the giant it is now.

One unique aspect of the book is a selection of 'walkaround' pictures. These show a selection of Scanias from at least three angles. These photographs are invaluable for modelers and show how a particular Scania looked in detail. There are no less than 17 of these walkarounds. The book comprises over 300 pictures in all.

The emphasis is on period photographs of these characterful machines. Many books use factory and publicity pictures. Our books focus only on working trucks in operation. Whether immaculate or adorned in winter road debris, these classic Scanias are shown both hauling on the roads and resting in the evening.

Many shots were taken around the Midlands and trucks from all over the British Isles are included.

The book the same size as 'Midnight Movers', using a soft back cover. We have retained the same art quality 150gsm heavy paper stock for best photo reproduction. 

BOOK SPECIFICATION

. 144 pages, with 21,500 words in nine chapters.

. More than 300 unique colour photographs.

. Professionally designed with a clear layout.

. 297 x 210mm in dimension, meaning pages are a large A4 size.

THIS IS A LIMITED EDITION BOOK WITH A SINGLE PRINT RUN. IT WILL BE AVAILABLE UNTIL STOCKS RUN OUT.

'Scania Series One' opens with a preface and large opening photo, alongside a prologue with an appreciation of the Scania 141.

Chapter 1.  A brief history of Scania and the arrival of the groundbreaking 1 Series Scanias.

Chapter 2. The Scania 111 at work.

Chapter 3. Covers the Scania 81 four wheeled rigid and tractor models.

Chapter 4. This is about the Scania 86 six-wheeled rigid. A lorry often neglected.

Chapter 5. Describes the mighty V8 Scania 141 tractors.

Chapter 6. A selection showing various 1 Series Scanias, both at rest and in motion.

Chapter 7. Various Scanias in action on motorway locations. Many photos are full width to show the complete trailer and load.

Chapter 8. Scanias photographed in the morning, evening and night. Atmospheric scenes, similar to our previous book 'Midnight Movers'.

Chapter 9. Walkarounds. A unique set of photos highlighting various Scanias from different angles. 

The book concludes with an epilogue and 'about the author' page. In between are over 300 quality colour photos, some almost a foot wide! The concept was to get at least one photo on every page to please the Scania enthusiast. If characterful working lorries are your thing, this is a book to enjoy and makes a great reference.

Haulage companies include;

From Scotland.  McKelvie, D&J Sibbald, Thomas Houston, Viking Haulage, Thompsons of Denny, James Kinnear, Douglas Millar, Curries of Dumfries. 

From Wales. Du-Mac of Caerphilly, John Roberts of Wrexham, Parry's of Caernarfon, RB Davies, Castle Services

Manchester/north west. D&B Bardsley, Warhurst of Manchester, Wilds Trailer Services, David Faragher of Stockport, Aidley's of Umston, Plevin, Allenby International, Graham Broadhurst of Stalybridge.

Liverpool. Nesfield, Retford, Armour Transport, Thorburn International, Aintree Storage, Kall Transport, P. Conner, Seaforth Oil Services, GV Jones.

North east. Fracks of Aycliffe, Shaw of Durham, A. Featherstone, CN Hadley of Darlington, NT Whitfield of Stockton, Bradley's of Darlington.

Yorkshire. Hillstate of Rotherham, Harry Westerman of Leeds, Jonsons Greight of Hull, Bedale Transport, JoDa Freight of Crosshills, DTS of Thirsk.

South of England. LRC of London, M&S Transport Soughampton, AA Farmer of Kent, W. Humphreys of London, Colin Johnson Melksham, Bugle Transport Cornwall, Sayers of Newbury, Heavyhaul of Chelmsford, Walford of Grays, Brain Haulage of Essex.

East England. RE Harradine of Erith, ACK Haulage Northampton, HC Wilson Bury St Edmunds, Turners of Rushden, Moores of Suffolk, WH Betts of March, Potter of Woolaston.

The Midlands. Brookes of Willenhall, A. Ruby, PM Davis Birmingham, Jeavons Birmingham, AE Hawkins of Kingswinford, Adam Jones of Blackheath, Ponsonby of Aston, A. Hingley of Brierley Hill, PG Starkey, Marsden of West Bromwich, Factory Plant Removals, Bakers of Tipton, Leighton of Kidderminster, Beck and Pollitzer, EG Donaldson of Bromsgrove, Cox of Oldbury, AR Keen Telford, LP Transport of Tividale, Everitt of Willenhall, Albright and Wilson, Arthur Jones, Leigh Environmental, NA Taylor of Mow Cop, Beresford of Stoke, Peter Bowker of Bridgnorth, Hayes Freight, Gayden Transport, Male & Sons, Highfield Haulage, Northrose of Droitwich, Roundoak of Dudley, Opal Transport Bloxwich, Haywards of Walsall.

Shropshire! There are a few Shropshire haulage companies inside, including Edwards of Market Drayton, Peter G. Bowker of Bridgnorth, John T. Howells of Clun, Cadwallader and DR Jebb of Oswestry, J. Pugh of Lydbury North, Lloyds of Ludlow, Freight Services and AR Keen of Telford, Swains of Stretton, Crowthers of Craven Arms, Forrester of Whixall, 

Most familiar with the 1 Series Scania will recognise many of these haulage companies. The hard working Scania 111 together with the 81, 86 and 141 could certainly keep going for years on end.

Below are some sample page images. 

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