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Laycock Commercial Brake testing unit with a Commer 10 ton tractor unit Sheffield, 1969
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Laycock Commercial Brake testing unit with a Commer 10 ton tractor unit Sheffield, 1969
Laycock commercial brake testing unit, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1969. Laycock engineering manufactured a wide range of vehicle testing equipment from their base in Sheffield. The photograph shows the control desk of a brake testing machine and in the background can be seen a Commer 10 ton tractor unit with trailer. The range of 10, 11 and 12 ton tractor units were introduced in 1962 and all powered by the Rootes TS35 motor
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Commer Control Panel Controls Engineering Garage Laycock Engineering Lorry Mechanic Michael Michael Walters Motor Maintenance Paul Walters Worldwide Photography Ltd Sheffield South Yorkshire Truck Walters
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This print takes us back to Sheffield, South Yorkshire in 1969. The image showcases a Laycock Commercial Brake testing unit, a testament to the engineering prowess of Laycock Engineering based in Sheffield during that time. In the foreground, we see the control desk of this impressive brake testing machine, highlighting the advanced technology employed by Laycock. In the background stands a Commer 10 ton tractor unit with its accompanying trailer. These powerful vehicles were introduced in 1962 and were all equipped with the Rootes TS35 motor. This particular scene captures an industrial setting within a garage where skilled mechanics are hard at work ensuring road transport safety through meticulous brake tests. The monochrome aesthetic adds depth and nostalgia to this snapshot from British history. It portrays not only technological advancements but also reflects on the dedicated workforce behind it all. Men can be seen engrossed in their profession, focused on maintaining these mighty machines for efficient transportation across the country. Photographed by Michael Walters from Paul Walters Worldwide Photography Ltd. , this image encapsulates an era when innovation and hard work drove Britain's industrial landscape forward. It serves as a reminder of how far we have come technologically while honoring those who played vital roles in shaping our transportation industry during that pivotal period in history.
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