Fire Engines Photos

Plenty to say about this one! First up I hadn't realised that the VYBs were HSC "Anguses", of the six WrLs of this type Somerset must have had VYB73W & YYA831X are still around. This one ran between RYC470F a Bedford TJ (now preserved) and E432SYD a Dodge Saxon (also still around).

I do remember seeing this ones sister VYB73W around Wincanton, but I am sure it was different to this one, I did read elsewhere on the internet that 73 was rebodied by Saxon and when I was at school in Wincanton there was a rumour that 73 had been rolled over, weather that was true I don't know but as it still survives maybe I will encounter it again.

Added by George A'court on 11 July 2009.

Was this cab a "safety cab" design, or just an effort to update the TK without using the standard front cowl or windshield or front doors?

Added by Rob Johnson on 06 June 2014.

Hi I live in Wicanton, and own VYB 72W which was stationed in Wincanton from New 1980 - 1994. it is in good condition and used regular for personal use and events. I am a Fire Fighter in Wincanton. Any information on the other two would be useful, VYB 71W, VYB 73W. Thanks

Added by Ray Neville on 16 August 2014.

VYB71-73W were first registered in April 1981 and most likely went on the run in about August/September the same year. This design of H.C.B Angus bodywork is known as the High Strength Cab (H.S.C) version so yes Mr Johnson it is a safety cab design.

71 was new to Somerton, 72 Wincanton and 73 Martock and they replaced Bedford TJs at these stations.

Added by George A'court on 29 August 2014.

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