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Leyland Metz Turntable ladder
A few weeks ago someone posted a photo of the Leyland Metz 100foot (30m) ladder at the very
end of its days, so here it is when it was still turning out with its sister machines, the Pump Escape based
on a Leyland with limousine(fastback) body; both were 1938 machines as was the third 1938 Leyland wilth full limousine pump--- looked like a large delivery van. I understand that both the latter units have private owners and attend rallies. A word about this aerial, turntable ladder. Apparently because of low bridges in Hastings the Metz ladder had to be set lower of the Leyland, making it one of a kind. The pictures I took aren't the best as it was a very dark, rainy day(it doesn't rain very much in England does it???)
A few weeks ago someone posted a photo of the Leyland Metz 100foot (30m) ladder at the very
end of its days, so here it is when it was still turning out with its sister machines, the Pump Escape based
on a Leyland with limousine(fastback) body; both were 1938 machines as was the third 1938 Leyland wilth full limousine pump--- looked like a large delivery van. I understand that both the latter units have private owners and attend rallies. A word about this aerial, turntable ladder. Apparently because of low bridges in Hastings the Metz ladder had to be set lower of the Leyland, making it one of a kind. The pictures I took aren't the best as it was a very dark, rainy day(it doesn't rain very much in England does it???)
Bob, brilliant picture of a classic Leyland/Metz 100ft TLP, an
thanks for sharing this picture with us.Its a little before
my time in the service, but I do love these old appliances.
PS.When does it not rain in England?.
Added by Pete Matten on 02 November 2008.
thanks for sharing this picture with us.Its a little before
my time in the service, but I do love these old appliances.
PS.When does it not rain in England?.
Added by Pete Matten on 02 November 2008.
Hi Bob,
I posted the pics of the TL as it is now, what a shame when you see what it used to be like, I was led to believe the low height was due to the height of the fire station itself, do you have pics to post of the other two vehicles as well? it would be great to see them.
Added by Rick Loudon on 02 November 2008.
I posted the pics of the TL as it is now, what a shame when you see what it used to be like, I was led to believe the low height was due to the height of the fire station itself, do you have pics to post of the other two vehicles as well? it would be great to see them.
Added by Rick Loudon on 02 November 2008.
Hello All;
Bob Graham's pictures of the 2 other 1938 Leyland Fire-Trucks, stationed with this one, at Hastings, UK., viz:
1938 Leyland Pump - Limousine - BDY 509 Picture # 12182
1938 Leyland Pump Escape - Art Deco body Picture # 12220 and Picture # 12163
(in back-ground, at the station)
1938 Leyland Metz TTL [Aerial] Picture # 12124 (HERE) and # 12163 (at station)
A bit scattered about on the 'Site; but really great to see.
Regards, from Canada,
Pat_R-B
Added by Pat Rivers-Bowerman on 09 November 2008.
Bob Graham's pictures of the 2 other 1938 Leyland Fire-Trucks, stationed with this one, at Hastings, UK., viz:
1938 Leyland Pump - Limousine - BDY 509 Picture # 12182
1938 Leyland Pump Escape - Art Deco body Picture # 12220 and Picture # 12163
(in back-ground, at the station)
1938 Leyland Metz TTL [Aerial] Picture # 12124 (HERE) and # 12163 (at station)
A bit scattered about on the 'Site; but really great to see.
Regards, from Canada,
Pat_R-B
Added by Pat Rivers-Bowerman on 09 November 2008.
Hi,I was delighted to see the photos of all 3 appliances. As an apprentice 'Chippy' I worked at the Seaside Road fire station altering the main doors to take the replacement machines. Regards M S Hastings
Added by Mike Smith on 15 February 2010.
Added by Mike Smith on 15 February 2010.
Leyland
Andrew.
Added by Andrew Wright on 02 November 2008.