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Cleansing Department, Wigan

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New bin wagon, late 70s.
New bin wagon, late 70s.
Photo: Dave Green
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Item #: 4560
Wigan Council take delivery of a new bin wagon in the late 1970s.

Comment by: Phil on 25th August 2011 at 01:08

Don't think so Dave, that is a Leyland Roadrunner which was only introduced in 1984. We were still using Clydesdales and the odd S&D back in the late 70's.

Comment by: Tom Clancy on 10th February 2012 at 15:37

Two Roadrunners were bought 1986, both had complete lifting "combs" on the back not like the one shown.

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