The Trucks of the Trans Pennine Run – A Photographic History

Hardback

Every year on the first Sunday in
August, hundreds gather to see one of
the greatest displays of historic
commercial vehicles. First organised in
1969, the Trans Pennine Run attracts an
annual entry of around 200 vehicles
coming from all over the UK.

The event starts at Birch Services on
the M62 at Manchester at about 7.30 in
the morning and runs for 64 miles via
Rochdale, Halifax and Bradford, taking
in some of the finest Yorkshire scenery
along the way. From 11.30 the vehicles
start arriving at the famous Harrogate
Stray where they are then displayed to
the public.

Avid photographer, Roy Dodsworth has
been following the event since the late
1990s and has a collection of over 3000
images taken there. This book collects
together 262 of Roy’s favourite truck
photos, including a bit of history
about each of the vehicles – many of
which have been restored to their
original livery.

The Trucks of the Trans Pennine Run is
a must-have for any driver who has ever
participated in the run. Current and
former truckers and anyone else with an
interest in transport history will all
enjoy being reminded of these beautiful
old vehicles.

About the Author
Roy Dodsworth spent his working life in
the police and in retail security. He
has had a lifelong interest in cars and
buses, as well as trucks and has over
20000 images of vehicles in his
photographic collection.

• 176 Pages
• Colour Photographs Throughout
• Hardback
• 270 mm x 216 mm