F. G. Pickering and Co
of Highgate Implement Works, Berwick-on-Tweed
1893 formerly Lilley and Co
1905 Pickering based in Berwick-on-Tweed were founded.
1905 March. 'Messrs. F. G. Pickering and Co., Ltd., Berwick-on-Tweed, who employ the four-cylinder 2411.p. Simms' motors, have recently made a more compact design for their 2-3-ton lorry. As one of each will be on the stand, the difference of 3ft. in length between the two may be observed.'[1]
Pickering had one single-decker running in Penrith and a double-decker, however this vehicle was only exhibited.
The bus had a four-cylinder Pickering engine 35-40hp and a dual ignition system.
The engine drove through a metal to leather clutch and then via a telescopic link to a three speed gearbox.
1905-06 Produced the Pickering 2/3 ton lorry with a 20-24hp Simms engine.[2]
1906 December. Company to be wound up.[3]
See Also
Sources of Information
- ↑ Commecrcial Motor
- ↑ Complete Encyclopedia of Commercial Vehicles. Edited by G. N. Georgano
- ↑ Berwickshire News and General Advertiser - Tuesday 25 December 1906
- Ian Allan - British Buses Since 1900 - Aldridge and Morris