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'''Foden''' produced [[Lorries and Trucks]] | '''Foden''' of Elworth Works, Sandbach produced [[Lorries and Trucks]] | ||
* In 1856 Edwin Foden became apprenticed to the agricultural equipment manufacturing company of [[Plant and Hancock]]. | |||
* He left the company for an apprenticeship at Crewe Railway Works but returned to [[Plant and Hancock]] at the age of 19. Shortly afterwards he became a partner in the company. | |||
* On the retirement of George Hancock in 1887 the company was renamed Edwin Foden Sons & Co. Ltd. The company produced massive industrial engines, as well as small stationary steam engines and agricultural traction engines. | |||
* 1882 [[Edwin Foden]] designed his first steam tractor | * 1882 [[Edwin Foden]] designed his first steam tractor | ||
* 1887 Regular production of the steam tractors commences | * 1887 Regular production of the steam tractors commences | ||
* 1889 Traction engine shown at the RASE at Windsor | |||
* 1900 The first '''Foden''' steam lorry produced and continued until 1932 | * 1900 The first '''Foden''' steam lorry produced and continued until 1932 | ||
* 1902 Production of the 5ton lorry commenced until 1923 | * 1902 Production of the 5ton lorry commenced until 1923 | ||
* 1931 Commenced diesel powered lorries using the [[Gardner]] engine but later used other makes also | * 1931 Commenced diesel powered lorries using the [[Gardner]] engine but later used other makes also | ||
* 1932 Produced vehicles from 4ton to 15ton payload until the outbreak of WW2 | * 1932 Produced vehicles from 4ton to 15ton payload until the outbreak of WW2 | ||
* WW2 Produced 1,750 vehicles for the War Department including 6x4 Army lorries and 770 Centaur and Crusader tanks. Also 7.5 million 20mm shells. | * WW2 Produced 1,750 vehicles for the War Department including 6x4 Army lorries and 770 Centaur and Crusader tanks. Also 7.5 million 20mm shells. | ||
* 1964 Received order from the Steel | |||
* 1964 Received order from the [[Steel Company of Wales]] for large-capacity tip lorry and this led to many giant dump trucks being produced | |||
* 1964 The '''Foden''' two-stroke diesel engine produced and continued until 1977 | * 1964 The '''Foden''' two-stroke diesel engine produced and continued until 1977 | ||
* 1974 Opened new factory | * 1974 Opened new factory | ||
* 1977 New Fleetmaster (with [[Cummins]] or [[Rolls-Royce]] 290bhp engine) and Haulmaster (with [[Cummins]]) models with introduced. | * 1977 New Fleetmaster (with [[Cummins]] or [[Rolls-Royce]] 290bhp engine) and Haulmaster (with [[Cummins]]) models with introduced. | ||
* 1980 Financial difficulties and Paccar International acquired control | * 1980 Financial difficulties and Paccar International acquired control | ||
==Buses== | ==Buses== | ||
* Foden introduced diesels in the early 1930's. | |||
* In 1933 the first PSV chassis '''The Bandmaster''' carried the famous '''Foden''' brass band. | * In 1933 the first PSV chassis '''The Bandmaster''' carried the famous '''Foden''' brass band. | ||
* It had forward control layout with ''Gardner 4LW'' engine to the rearside of the driver. | * It had forward control layout with ''Gardner 4LW'' engine to the rearside of the driver. | ||
* '''Foden''' built three double-deckers and a small number of single-deckers with larger ''Gardner 4LW''. | * '''Foden''' built three double-deckers and a small number of single-deckers with larger ''Gardner 4LW''. | ||
* 1945 a '''PVD6''' double-decker demonstrator was made. | * 1945 a '''PVD6''' double-decker demonstrator was made. | ||
* This model had a full width bonnet, a concealed radiator, hydraulic brakes, and a speedometer in the middle of the steering wheel. | * This model had a full width bonnet, a concealed radiator, hydraulic brakes, and a speedometer in the middle of the steering wheel. | ||
* 1946 a single-decker was launched, the '''PVSC6'''. | * 1946 a single-decker was launched, the '''PVSC6'''. | ||
* 1948 Foden exhibited a two-stroke engine, 4.1 litre unit called the '''FD6'''. | * 1948 Foden exhibited a two-stroke engine, 4.1 litre unit called the '''FD6'''. | ||
* 1950 developed a single-deck coach chassis, it had full-front bodywork with a setback front axle. | * 1950 developed a single-deck coach chassis, it had full-front bodywork with a setback front axle. | ||
* 1954 production of rear-engined Fodens had ceased. | * 1954 production of rear-engined Fodens had ceased. | ||
* 1955 saw Foden produce five ''PVD6'' double-deckers, 450 of these were built in the space of ten years. | * 1955 saw Foden produce five ''PVD6'' double-deckers, 450 of these were built in the space of ten years. | ||
* Seventy five of these were exports that were mainly sent to Australia. | * Seventy five of these were exports that were mainly sent to Australia. | ||
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* British Lorries 1900-1992 by S. W. Stevens-Stratten. Pub. Ian Allen Publishing | * British Lorries 1900-1992 by S. W. Stevens-Stratten. Pub. Ian Allen Publishing | ||
* Ian Allan - British Buses Since 1900 - Aldridge and Morris | * Ian Allan - British Buses Since 1900 - Aldridge and Morris | ||
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foden] Wikipedia | |||
* [[The Engineer]] of 28th June 1889 p546 | |||
Revision as of 12:57, 22 September 2007
Foden of Elworth Works, Sandbach produced Lorries and Trucks
- In 1856 Edwin Foden became apprenticed to the agricultural equipment manufacturing company of Plant and Hancock.
- He left the company for an apprenticeship at Crewe Railway Works but returned to Plant and Hancock at the age of 19. Shortly afterwards he became a partner in the company.
- On the retirement of George Hancock in 1887 the company was renamed Edwin Foden Sons & Co. Ltd. The company produced massive industrial engines, as well as small stationary steam engines and agricultural traction engines.
- 1882 Edwin Foden designed his first steam tractor
- 1887 Regular production of the steam tractors commences
- 1889 Traction engine shown at the RASE at Windsor
- 1900 The first Foden steam lorry produced and continued until 1932
- 1902 Production of the 5ton lorry commenced until 1923
- 1931 Commenced diesel powered lorries using the Gardner engine but later used other makes also
- 1932 Produced vehicles from 4ton to 15ton payload until the outbreak of WW2
- WW2 Produced 1,750 vehicles for the War Department including 6x4 Army lorries and 770 Centaur and Crusader tanks. Also 7.5 million 20mm shells.
- 1964 Received order from the Steel Company of Wales for large-capacity tip lorry and this led to many giant dump trucks being produced
- 1964 The Foden two-stroke diesel engine produced and continued until 1977
- 1974 Opened new factory
- 1977 New Fleetmaster (with Cummins or Rolls-Royce 290bhp engine) and Haulmaster (with Cummins) models with introduced.
- 1980 Financial difficulties and Paccar International acquired control
Buses
- Foden introduced diesels in the early 1930's.
- In 1933 the first PSV chassis The Bandmaster carried the famous Foden brass band.
- It had forward control layout with Gardner 4LW engine to the rearside of the driver.
- Foden built three double-deckers and a small number of single-deckers with larger Gardner 4LW.
- 1945 a PVD6 double-decker demonstrator was made.
- This model had a full width bonnet, a concealed radiator, hydraulic brakes, and a speedometer in the middle of the steering wheel.
- 1946 a single-decker was launched, the PVSC6.
- 1948 Foden exhibited a two-stroke engine, 4.1 litre unit called the FD6.
- 1950 developed a single-deck coach chassis, it had full-front bodywork with a setback front axle.
- 1954 production of rear-engined Fodens had ceased.
- 1955 saw Foden produce five PVD6 double-deckers, 450 of these were built in the space of ten years.
- Seventy five of these were exports that were mainly sent to Australia.
Sources of Information
- British Lorries 1900-1992 by S. W. Stevens-Stratten. Pub. Ian Allen Publishing
- Ian Allan - British Buses Since 1900 - Aldridge and Morris
- [1] Wikipedia
- The Engineer of 28th June 1889 p546