Didcot Power Station 600 Tonne Transformer Oversize Load

Rough footage of the huge 600 tonne transformer that was moved from Didcot Power Station to Avonmouth Docks in 2013 by Allelys Transport. Not HD video and ambient sounds including us talking to each other. The first two minutes are a bit wobbly so you might want to skip them. For just the raw aerial footage click on this link • Didcot Power Station R...

[@KevinBower-gy5be]

*Trailer manufacturer* - "How many wheels do you want on your new trailer?"
*Allelys* - "Yes."

[@bartsimpson2665]

In India :one driver, one old Toyota - job done ! 😂

[@seanpalmer6801]

Know a while ago but awesome arial footage ... great video

[@fastdamo]

Thanks 👍

[@tomatoes3]

Nice video and drone work .

[@fastdamo]

Thanks 👍

[@simonjackson7269]

You just know someone would complain!!!

[@stephenfryer3857]

Was it a 1980s phone battery for the brick phone

[@jeremymorgan6246]

Apart from the VERY POOR camera operation good video

[@fastdamo]

Yes, as this was only meant to be a home video so the camera work is poor. The later Iron Acton transformer move hopefully is a lot better in every way.

[@markgoddard2560]

I thought the whole point of transformers was that they could transform into different mobile shapes and save all thus fuss about slow moving trucks. Thank goodness for health and safety and their thousands of flashing lights. No one would be able to see 600 tons of red lorry and and transformer without them.....especially at that speed.

[@Bobtidbury]

Do these trucks have a crawler gearbox ?

[@lesliepeart2047]

They dare not go any faster as would be able to stop safely

[@Sarge084]

There are several options. 12 speed gearbox with high low output giving 24 ratios, then you can add a twin split differential trebling the ratios again.
The gear ratios of the main gearbox can be specified giving ultra low output in the lower gears, it all depends on what the buyer specifies.

[@anthonyjohn8339]

How do they transport those trailers from job to job?

[@miketroup847]

They are split into smaller sections

[@ahmadalwadi9156]

@@miketroup847 then trailered on the main trailer. Dont know actually but that would be funny

[@relax-tn1hx]

There's no wonder it needs an escort; there's a MAN on the front! 😅

[@personwhotalkstomuch4898]

Just a bit of constructive critism, hold the camera still & stop panning in & out, it makes me feel ill🤢 Just concentrate on the transformer nothing else.

[@fastdamo]

This was only a "home video" but I thought it was worth putting online. Yes, the camera work is rather bad, as is the sound and its only SD. Hopefully my camera work and equipment has improved since then. Thank you for taking the time to comment.

[@davidbarnes4462]

Spoiled by the noisy drone.

[@anthonyjohn8339]

Why tie it down. It ain't going to fall off!!

[@fastdamo]

Said every driver that has lost his load........... but in this case I get your point

[@mohamedalishafiqueahmed9496]

conforme eu landways

[@mohamedalishafiqueahmed9496]

eu Land Craft corporation

[@geraldroypanter8890]

whats thats stupid thing making a nose