Kenworth ASCOT Northern Territory
Ascot Haulage (N.T.), also referred to as Ascot Cartage, was a prominent transport company in the Northern Territory, with history dating back to at least the 1970s in Darwin.
Based on historical records and personal accounts:
- Founder/Owner: The business was associated with Allan Scott of Mt Gambier, who built a transport empire stretching to Darwin.
- Key Personnel: The business was known to employ drivers like [Jim Gillespie] in the mid-1970s and operated in Darwin and Alice Springs.
- Operations: Ascot Haulage was known for working in the NT, including fuel transport, and was involved in taking over other operations, such as when it purchased [NT Fuels] in 2006
The Australian Road Train is an iconic symbol of the outback, renowned for its immense size and capability. These vehicles have set records as some of the longest and heaviest road-legal transport combinations in the world, with total weights reaching up to 200 tonnes.
Operating across vast and remote regions, road trains play a critical role in connecting rural producers with major markets. They enable the efficient transport of goods over long distances, ensuring that fresh and perishable products can reach both national and international destinations year-round, rather than being limited to local or seasonal distribution.
An additional matching set (item number 12965) is available to expand your Road Train configuration, featuring an extra trailer and dolly in the same livery.
Part of the Freight Collection, this detailed model includes a prime mover, dolly, and two freight trailers. Designed for realism and display, it can be extended with the additional set to create a road train.
Prime mover
Three trailers
2 dolly,s
