South Hedland Fleet

Post by **auntys_eyes** » Wed May 30, 2007 1:20 am

As promised here are the pictures i took while on a recent shoot in Port/South Hedland, with thanks to the South Hedland police.

The pics are of South Hedland cars (PS***) but there are also 2 Port Hedland cars (PP101 - Rodeo?? ute & PP201 marked sedan)

PS101

PS104

PS105

Unknown marked car

WA's first Mobile Command Post vehicle

One for the SJA fans - Unit 26

Tom · Post by **Tom** » Wed May 30, 2007 8:52 am

Nice shots.

I love the snorkels on the Rodeos, not seen that before.

How old is that Camry!!! Gotta be about 5 years+..

Markmywords · Post by **Markmywords** » Wed May 30, 2007 10:08 am

How olds the command post though lol

Post by **auntys_eyes** » Wed May 30, 2007 3:57 pm

Tom, the snorkels on the Rodeos would generally point to the fact that the engines are diesel rather than petrol (unleaded). As diesels have different electrical requirements they can operate underwater, but need a guaranteed air intake supply. This enebles vehicles to cross through flooded rivers/creeks etc. This is one of the reasons diesel 4WDs are more poular in the bush.

Markmy, the officer i spoke to said that the old Command Post truck had been passed around from station to station until finally ending up with them at South Hedland. He said it was pretty much stripped out and not much more than a shell.

Post by **Always RX** » Wed May 30, 2007 6:07 pm

wow..look at the size of that aircon!...looks like a mobile beer fridge to me.

Millsy · Post by **Millsy** » Wed May 30, 2007 8:31 pm

Truck + Demountable Unit + Fridge = Headland MPF.

Chicky · Post by **Chicky** » Wed May 30, 2007 11:47 pm

WOW! Those pics brought back some memories for me... an ex-Hedlander of 16 years! I remember being parked right where that Camry was when I went for my driving test many moons ago

Of course, I passed first time

I see the obligatory Hedland dust adds a sense of 'bush' to the WAPol vehicles hehe!

Thanks, auntys_eyes!

Post by **Tyranus** » Thu May 31, 2007 1:06 am

sweet, never been to hedland but recognise the dust as the same stuff I had in leinster which covered all the vehicles!

WPXZBP · Post by **WPXZBP** » Thu May 31, 2007 4:44 pm

Nice pics.

chrissss · Post by **chrissss** » Thu May 31, 2007 4:46 pm

kool [ppics.

fesa?
chris

Donga · Post by **Donga** » Thu May 31, 2007 5:40 pm

Chicky wrote:WOW! Those pics brought back some memories for me... an ex-Hedlander of 16 years! I remember being parked right where that Camry was when I went for my driving test many moons ago Of course, I passed first time I see the obligatory Hedland dust adds a sense of 'bush' to the WAPol vehicles hehe!

Thanks, auntys_eyes!

Unfortunatly I did not pass my first driving test, perhaps I should have gone to Port Hedland to do the test. I do I have a valid reason for failing tho unfortunatly for me I was diagnosed with diabetes the next day. They are great pics tho thanks for sharing them with us.

Post by **auntys_eyes** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 1:41 am

Heading back up to Hedland on Thursday for another 4 days (the ABC will be broadcasting the WAFL game from South Hedland on Saturday arvo). Will take my camera and try and get some more pics of the Port/South Hedland fleet.

Post by **Tyranus** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 9:16 am

Have fun dude, and remember if you see a big red truck, they're cool too

Fastlane · Post by **Fastlane** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 11:24 am

The Port Hedland Scania pump was white last time I saw a picture of it!

Post by **Tyranus** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 11:28 am

White will do