Thomson caravans Index

Thomson T-Line Caravans Ltd 1908 - 1982

Index to Thomson Caravan History and information

1908 - 1982 Thomson T-line Timeline
1908-1973 63 years of Progress	1908-1973 63 years of Progress (Origonal)
1952 Thomson Almond Brochure	1954 The Sugared Almond
1954 Almond MK.V Road test	1954 Almond MK.V Road Test data
1959 Thomson Glendale Photo Album	1960 Almond Brochure Cover
1966 Folder Cover	1967 Thomson Mini-Glen Road Test
1967 Thomson Mini-Glen Road Test (Original)	1960/70s Ideal Mid Level Van
1970 Thomson T-Line Range	1975 Thomson Caravan Owners Manual (original)
1975 Thomson Caravan Owners Manual	1976 Thomson owners club Application Form
1978 Thomson T-Line Specifications	1979 Thomson T-line Range
1979 Thomson Brochure	1979 Thomson Caravans Owners manual
1980 Thomson T-Line Holiday Homes (original)	1980 Thomson T-line Range Flyer
B&B Chassis Manual	Bradley Spares
Caravan Chassis History	Caravan Chassis Types
Gypsey Caravan South African Connection	Out and About Your Thomson Pictures!
The T-Line Story First published in 1970	The T-Line Story Original
Thomson caravan Logos and signage	Thomson Clansman Van Test Magazine Article
Thomson Owners Information form	Thomson Owners Directory
Vintage adverts for caravans and equipment	Where are You! Add yourself to my Frappr Map

Did You Know?

Daniel Thomson, country joiner and Cartwright, set up at Skaithmuir Mill, Carron, Falkirk, in 1908
Thomson caravans started off by repairing and building Showman's caravans. In 1920s Thomson started to build Motor homes but decided against them. In 1939 the Thomson hiring fleet of 42 Almonds and others were called into active service never to return to Falkirk. During WWII Thomson started producing specialized trailers and ambulances as well as millions of ammunition boxes in a bid to help the war effort. Thomson were at one time second to Sprite caravans in the uk caravan market. The company moved to Carronshore in 1931 and in 1932 was incorporated as Thomson Caravans Ltd. Registered as Thomson T-Line (Homes) Ltd, Edinburgh. Daniel Thomson died in 1963The Company was incorporated in 1969 with the registration number SC047007. In 1982 the company ceased to produce caravans.
B&B Trailer chassis - B&B stands for Bird and Billington

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The late 1920s marked the start of leisure motoring in Scotland. One way to enjoy the beautiful Scottish countryside was by caravan. Caravans were usually hired out by the week - Dan Thomson's Trailer Caravans of Falkirk being the most popular.

Hire prices ranged from £2-10/- (£2.50) per week, with purchase prices from £65. Advertising claimed that Thomson Trailers were so light that there was little extra to be spent during a tour on petrol or oil, and that they could be pulled by a seven-horse-power car. Thomson's fitted the trailer bar to the car. This caravan has been dated to 1931, and the ornate scrolls over the end window and door have identified it as a Thomson. It has always been kept in Scotland, being relegated for use as a garden shed after the Second World War. It was restored in 1982.

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