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The Thames 307E is a small panel van launched by Ford UK in June 1961 [1] and based on the recently introduced Ford Anglia 105E. It replaced the Thames 300E and, like its predecessor [ 2 ] it was marketed as the Thames 5 cwt or the Thames 7 cwt van.
For example, the Fordson Thames 7V was the most widely used fire truck during the Second World War. The model series was powered by the well-known V8 Ford Flathead side-valve engine with 85 hp. By means of a three-speed (optional four-speed) manual transmission and cardan shaft, the drive was made to the rear wheels.
The lighter duty Thames NC was initially fitted only with the four-cylinder petrol or diesel engine, now producing 73 and 70 bhp (54 and 52 kW) respectively. The first models ranged between 1.5 and 5 long tons (1,520 and 5,080 kg) capacity and replaced the earlier, semi-forward control Thames Trader of the same weights. [ 5 ]
In 1965, the range covered rigid trucks with gross weights from 5.2 to 12.75 British tons, and tippers from 10.8 to 12.75 tons. [1] Higher gross weights became available with the subsequent introduction of versions featuring twin rear axles and articulated models were also quickly added to the range.
The Ford Thames 400E is a commercial vehicle that was made by Ford UK and introduced in 1957. Production of the range continued until September 1965, by which time a total of 187,000 had been built. Production of the range continued until September 1965, by which time a total of 187,000 had been built.
The 300E was introduced in July 1954, based on the Ford Anglia / Prefect 100E saloon range. It shared its bodyshell and 1172 cc sidevalve four-cylinder engine with the Ford Escort and Ford Squire estate car versions of the line.The bodyshell was optimized for use as a panel van rather than an estate with its two short passenger doors and shorter overall length than the saloons.
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Ladbroke Grove rail crash: On 5 October 1999, unit 165115 passed a signal at danger while leaving London Paddington on a Thames Trains service. This resulted in a serious collision with a London-bound HST service. 31 people were killed (24 of them on board the Class 165, the leading coach of which was completely destroyed by the impact) and 417 ...