Midlands Electricity Board


These are photographs from the early 1980s of MEB Land-Rovers at work.


MEB Series III in the field.


Replacing damaged power poles.


At work.


Erecting a larger unit (clearly dated 1978).


MEB depot.


130 Crew Cab Hi-cap


Bedford CF Luton, 127 Hi-cap and another Series III in foreground.


Ex-MEB Series III as found.


And after a spectacular restoration. All the above pictures with thanks from John Goode.



The photos below show rare 88" series II/IIA fifth wheel units fowing pylon trailers. One picture shows a standard 88" towing a wooden pylon with a towing dolly and clamp-on axle.

Pylon on a special trailer - note 5th wheel coupling.

Pylon on tow with a dolly unit.