Topic: CG #18 - Daimler-Renard Road Train

[Craig Gillingham]

For 1 point, I need to know what make of vehicle this is, and when was it first built?

[Manuel]

There were a couple of those early wool prime movers with driven trailers.

Manuel in Oz

[Craig Gillingham]

This one was used in Queensland. Apparently there were 4 of these vehicles imported into Australia.

[Manuel]

From the UK?

Manuel in Oz

[Craig Gillingham]

This one was made in the UK. But the design was from another country.

[Manuel]

Craig,
Have a look at    grob 2012_06_03 (04).
There was one of those prime movers in the outback carrying wool etc as well.

Manuel in Oz

[Craig Gillingham]

Manuel, I think I know the one you're talking about. I've seen a photo of that one, loaded up with wool, and pulling a couple of trailers. I'll post it, once this puzzle has been solved.

[Craig Gillingham]

Up to Expert level.

[richard cuyler]

Mack?

[Manuel]

Daimler.

[Craig Gillingham]

Mack?

No, sorry.

[Craig Gillingham]

Daimler.

Manuel, it's LOCKED for you. It's a two part name Daimler-.........

Named after the French engineer that designed the concept. Any idea what year?

[Manuel]

Rennard [or something similar]
Just from memory

[Manuel]

Daimler-Renard
Purchased in 1912 and went to Qld

[Craig Gillingham]

Yes, that's the one, another point for you. The driven trailers still exist in Ilfracombe, I don't know what happened to the engine. Four, possibly five came to Australia, one to South Australia, the rest went to Queensland. The only known existing outfit is the one that was used in South Australia, unfortunately, the original engine is missing from that one, only the crankshaft and flywheel remain (they used a sleeve valve engine). This one was sold at an auction in 2010.

Other Daimler-Renard Road Trains were used in India, Egypt, South America, Canada.

[Manuel]

Thats interesting Craig. We have an fascinating transport history here in Oz. The more I read the more interesting I find it.

Manuel in Oz