Hidden Horsham - Working Vehicles 1

Coffee Motion

In a break from looking at Horsham's built environment this feature is looking at some of the working vehicles in Horsham

A few old postcards and photographs exist in the Horsham archives that illustrate the working vehicles of the past. This feature documents those vehicles seen in action from 2008 and is already the largest online photographic record of Horsham's vehicles with over 50 available

Most of the vehicles in this feature are sign-written with a Horsham address and been seen in and around the town. Alternatively they are clearly a Horsham-based vehicle. Submissions welcomed from all suitable traders who will be linked to in the External Links box-out below

All have been photographed either at their base or when parked around the town and the image aims to capture the sign writing and the vehicle manufacturer

The most original vehicle fleet must surely belong to Coffee Motion who pack a Smart car and tiny van full of everything needed to deliver coffee to events, businesses and the public around Horsham

The China Brasserie have opted for the Mini Estate with the unusual half-door behind the driving seat

Arriva are using a locally sourced hybrid bus for the town run. Supplied by Traction Technology in Slinfold the vehicle runs off a series of lead-acid batteries. These batteries are charged by an on-board generator powered by a small diesel engine. By running the engine at its maximum efficiency it can delivery fuel savings of up to 30% - and the recharging can take place out of town. It can also recover energy used during braking to deliver further savings

Coffee Motion Smart car	Fresh Local Fish van
Arriva Hybrid Vehicle	China Brasserie Mini Estate

The Police CCTV van is often to be seen around the town on a Friday evening ready to record any unfolding events. PMA Motor Factors have a fleet of vans of which at least three are based in their Horsham store meanwhile Eyre and Elliston have opted for the standard and ubiquitous white Ford Transit van. Cogenco, makers of combined heat and power units deploy a compact Ford Connect van

Police mobile CCTV unit	PMA Motor Factors
Eyre and Elliston	Cogenco

If you have any images or comments you would like added to this page please contact Hidden Horsham as shown below

There are more Working Vehicles on pages 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 of this feature

Contributions, comments and suggestions are welcomed. Please use the contact page to let us know your thoughts. More information on the images is always welcomed