Military Trucks Archive 2 Scammell Pioneer

Description

Military Truck Archive

Vol 2 SCAMMELL PIONEER

TRMU20, TRMU30

Originally dating back to the late ’20s, the Pioneer was probably Britain’s earliest heavy tractor. It was originally designed for use in the oilfields of the Middle East, but was soon adopted by the British Army as a tank transporter. It was an enormously capable vehicle which, despite lacking front-wheel drive, possessed the ability to press on almost regardless of terrain. Sadly, unable to keep pace with increases in the weight of armoured fighting vehicles, it was rendered obsolete by the appearance of the American Diamond T in 1942.

• The story of the Pioneer’s early years
• The development of the military Pioneer
• Pioneers in military service
• Other Pioneers – artillery tractors and recovery vehicles
• The post-war years – heavy haulage and fairground users
• Pioneers in preservation
• More than 180 rare images