The Bedford K Series lorries were first built in 1939 and were quickly redesigned for military use. This was largely a matter of styling, involving a sloping bonnet with a flat front with headlights incorporated and a crash bar to protect the radiator in a minor collision.

The Bedford J truck was manufactured between 1958 and 1976 and was based on a 9ft 11in wheelbase two ton chassis.

There was a choice of two engines, both made by Bedford, either the 3.52 litre six cylinder petrol engine, or a four cylinder 3.14 litre diesel, that was upgraded to 3.29 litres (200 cu in) in 1960, and again in 1967 to 3.61 litres.

Bedford launched the popular S type lorries in the 1950s.  They were called the ‘Big Bedfords’ and brought Bedford into the 7 ton range.

The Bedford S series was immortalised in it's RL form - a four-wheel drive, high ground clearance version used by the British Army.

It's one of those Bedford RLs that's still Andreas' pride and joy.

Stopped on the way from from work to take some pics around Bedford.

It’s ages since the Nikon has been pointed at a train, must have surprised the hell out of it!