Scania R Fridge Trailer - Richard King Refrigerated Transport Ltd - Preston, Lancs

Richard King Haulage was formed on 12th December 1989 and became a limited company in 2002.  From their base in Chorley, Lancashire the company is engaged in a variety of work which consists of 50% container transport, 45% chilled horticulture deliveries and 5% traction only.

The first wagon purchased was a 1989 Scania 143 which the company still own albeit is a non – runner.  Richard King Haulage only purchase brand new cabs and their current fleet consists of 7 Scanias and 2 DAFs with the oldest running truck being a 2004 4-series 470 Scania.

To suit their diverse range of contracts the company has a mixture of trailers including fridges and skeletals.  The company has two operating centres, one near Southport and one in Trafford Park, Manchester.

Hauliers of Renown is the flagship of Corgi’s road transport range of die-cast models - amazingly detailed, each model is a tabletop replica of a truck from the UK's most famous haulage fleets.

Every model, is recreated in superb 1:50 scale and includes a numbered, Limited Edition 'Tachograph' Certificate and customised presentation packaging.  The range includes both modern and classic cabs and trailers from some of the best known British hauliers.

• Scale:  1:50
• Era:  Modern
• Length:  342mm
• Limited Edition Size:  800

• Age Suitability:  14+