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Post by FredTransit on Oct 25, 2012 13:25:18 GMT 1
Well thats it the end of an era. The Southampton Transt plant is to close mid 2014. Damn so close, just over 2 years off the transit's 50th!
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Post by irishtransit on Oct 25, 2012 15:20:55 GMT 1
'tis a shame alright.i wonder if the muppet that made the decision realises it so close to the anniversary.so is the anni in 2016?
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Post by FredTransit on Oct 25, 2012 18:08:28 GMT 1
no 2015, the mk1 came out in 65. By the time it closes 50 it will actually be only a year. I cant count!
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Post by irishtransit on Oct 25, 2012 19:01:07 GMT 1
that give me a target to get our camper sorted but the next mk5 cort is underway so it'll be hopefully earlyish next year.
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Post by mrgrimly on Oct 25, 2012 21:03:16 GMT 1
Another icon will be lost forever and 10,000 more people made redundant. This country is so far down the toilet
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Post by FredTransit on Oct 25, 2012 21:44:50 GMT 1
10O00? Is that including the dependanr jobs as well as the plant?
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Post by jonochap on Oct 28, 2012 19:54:49 GMT 1
Did you see the posts about trying to arrange a convoy down to southampton to see the plant before it closes? Seems to be getting momentum
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Post by mrgrimly on Oct 29, 2012 19:21:36 GMT 1
Think i put to many 0s in, 1000 jobs are to go. A cruise down to southampton ? not heard nuffin about one but be a good way to say goodbye
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Post by FredTransit on Oct 30, 2012 11:50:38 GMT 1
Yeah I saw it, maybe I will put a link to here in that thread
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Post by jonochap on Oct 31, 2012 18:57:05 GMT 1
Tee hee, thats a good idea
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Post by muttleymk2 on Nov 22, 2012 14:00:29 GMT 1
Me and the Widow are going ;D
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Post by FredTransit on Nov 22, 2012 14:04:54 GMT 1
I thought I saw you on the list. TBH I am not 100% bothered as its only modern vans. Sad though.
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Post by muttleymk2 on Dec 14, 2012 21:54:32 GMT 1
Terrific place and fascinating seeing Transits being born Heres Del outside ;D Cant show other pics cos they got horrid new vans in 'em
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Post by brownysmk2 on Dec 14, 2012 22:04:58 GMT 1
nice pic andy
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