Sometimes in life we unconsciously create our own destiny. However, in many circumstances, it can take decades to realise. Back in the 1980s, heavy vehicle mechanic Kenny Marchbank, along with a few of his colleagues at Gateside Commercials in Dumfries, unwittingly cast the die for years to come. The object of their fascination was a Diamond Reo Raider recovery vehicle, thought to be the only one of its type in the UK and Europe. "The Diamond Reo Raider was a bit of a local celebrity during its day," says Marchbank. "Everyone in Dumfries and the surrounding area has a story to tell about it. There was nothing else like it on the road at that time." Marchbank had both driven and maintained the Raider during its working life.
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