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AEC Regent/Merryweather Pump Escape
This wonderfull beastie was a complete suprise to me when I first saw it back in 1997. It is a former Newcastle and Gateshead Joint Fire Brigade AEC Regent/Merryweather PE.I knew that this had gone to Winterton Hospital in Sedgefield (Co Durham), but I never thought that it had survived. This must be the only surviving early post war Newcastle machine left now, it could do with being restored fully. It would be the perfect Station mate for CU5705 wouldn't it?
This wonderfull beastie was a complete suprise to me when I first saw it back in 1997. It is a former Newcastle and Gateshead Joint Fire Brigade AEC Regent/Merryweather PE.I knew that this had gone to Winterton Hospital in Sedgefield (Co Durham), but I never thought that it had survived. This must be the only surviving early post war Newcastle machine left now, it could do with being restored fully. It would be the perfect Station mate for CU5705 wouldn't it?
In its day this was a unique and gorgeous livery, set off by silver coachlining. It was originally introduced by Newcastle City Police Fire Brigade.
Does anyone know the background story to how it evolved?
Added by Rob Johnson on 08 August 2017.
Does anyone know the background story to how it evolved?
Added by Rob Johnson on 08 August 2017.
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I'd like to ask if you live anyhwhere near where this old classic is being stored-restored. My reason is, that since I put the photos of the Maudslay Merryweather from Edinburgh, there have been many comments about the 130 Merryweathers that were produced on Maudslay chassis yet appear to be AECs, such as the London Fire Brigade's Emergency Unit. I would hope someone might inspect such a unit and see if there is anywhere on it that is stamped Maudslay, or if the radiator badge has any identification.
Thanks,
Bob Graham
Added by Bob Graham on 15 June 2009.