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Leyland FT3A 1937
Photo taken today. Almost there! DHY 496 on her second trip out for tests. Still got some locker doors to fit and a proper paint job. The aim is to do the London to Brighton in May, if they will have us.
She will have to run as a pump ladder this year, looking much as she did for her first ten years at Bristol from December 1937. The wheeeled escape will take me another year to get ready.
Please have a look at the picture on this site of what she was like before restoration. (picture 12016)
Photo taken today. Almost there! DHY 496 on her second trip out for tests. Still got some locker doors to fit and a proper paint job. The aim is to do the London to Brighton in May, if they will have us.
She will have to run as a pump ladder this year, looking much as she did for her first ten years at Bristol from December 1937. The wheeeled escape will take me another year to get ready.
Please have a look at the picture on this site of what she was like before restoration. (picture 12016)
A lovely vehicle, have you entered the London to Brighton Run yet as the closing date for entries is very close. It will be great to get you machine alongside my TLM also 1937. Best wishes
Added by Mike Hebard on 22 January 2012.
Added by Mike Hebard on 22 January 2012.
Really nice, a credit to all your hard work, maybe a trip to Bristol is called for.
Bob
Added by Bristol Bob on 22 January 2012.
Bob
Added by Bristol Bob on 22 January 2012.
She's looking really good Richard, fantastic job so well done.I'm now looking forward to seeing her at the half way stage at Crawley's Broadfield Stadium during the run for a photo shoot.
Added by Pete Matten on 22 January 2012.
Added by Pete Matten on 22 January 2012.
Many thanks for all the encouraging comments. I have put in my application today for the London to Brighton run. I had to wait until I had a recent photograph which held things up.
It would be good to get DHY 496 down to her old home in Bristol and I may well do that in the summer, hopefully with another Bristol appliance, HY1800 which lives near Swindon. Incidentally, if anyone has a hook ladder to sell I would be interested as DHY used to run with one.
All the Best,
Richard
Added by Richard Aston on 23 January 2012.
It would be good to get DHY 496 down to her old home in Bristol and I may well do that in the summer, hopefully with another Bristol appliance, HY1800 which lives near Swindon. Incidentally, if anyone has a hook ladder to sell I would be interested as DHY used to run with one.
All the Best,
Richard
Added by Richard Aston on 23 January 2012.
Fantastic job Richard, a credit to you.
What is the large locker just behind the front wheel (below the bell) Looks about the size to accommodate a Salvus BA set maybe???
Added by Barrie Green on 23 January 2012.
What is the large locker just behind the front wheel (below the bell) Looks about the size to accommodate a Salvus BA set maybe???
Added by Barrie Green on 23 January 2012.
Yes, Barrie, I am told it held two BA sets but I can't find any right now that would match the age of the appliance. I think Salvus would be right.
By the way, just put the locker door on today so just a little bit closer to finishing the 101 little jobs!
All the best
Richard
Added by Richard Aston on 23 January 2012.
By the way, just put the locker door on today so just a little bit closer to finishing the 101 little jobs!
All the best
Richard
Added by Richard Aston on 23 January 2012.
Richard, your possible trip to Bristol sounds really good, i hope it happens.
Added by Bristol Bob on 23 January 2012.
Added by Bristol Bob on 23 January 2012.
What a superb restoration. I remember riding this appliance to fires in the 1960s.The front lockers did indeed contain BAs.I would love to renew my aquaintence with the machine.
Added by Clive Brain on 12 February 2012.
Added by Clive Brain on 12 February 2012.
Clive,
It would be good if we can meet up some time and you can renew your acquaintance with the old girl. She is not quite finished but getting nearer every day!
Richard
Added by Richard Aston on 13 February 2012.
It would be good if we can meet up some time and you can renew your acquaintance with the old girl. She is not quite finished but getting nearer every day!
Richard
Added by Richard Aston on 13 February 2012.
She carried Proto sets in my day running as a reserve pump escape.I remember the N/S locker flying open one day on the way to a shout in gloucester road.What a beauty to drive.
Added by Clive Brain on 15 February 2012.
Added by Clive Brain on 15 February 2012.
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Added by Glenn Ramsden on 22 January 2012.