Fire Engines Photos

Always thought a fire station would be a great addition to Beamish!

Added by MG on 12 April 2016.

The Merryweather seems to be equipped only to respond to daytime alarms. Rather odd?

Added by Rob Johnson on 12 April 2016.

203 Years.. If That's Mr. Henderson Far Left... Well There's 125yrs In One Person Alone

Added by Dave Todd on 13 April 2016.

What a lovely picture Barry, thanks for sharing it with us.Rob, it just looks like the front lamps have been removed for some reason, but I'm sure they'll be put back on?

Added by Pete Matten on 13 April 2016.

Rob, when the Merryweather was restored 50 years ago it was restored with oil lamps rather than CAV electric lighting. At the moment the Merryweather is in a transitional state ( neither! ) before it returns to a full CAV system. The searchlight which is also not present in this picture was always acetylene.

Added by Dr. B.A. Hutchinson on 14 April 2016.

Thanks, Barry. I guess it doesn't matter too much, as it will hardly be responding to any alarms these days! Both beautiful restoration/preservation examples.

Added by Rob Johnson on 15 April 2016.

The Dennis N type was actually a Glasgow appliance I believe ?

Added by Rick Loudon on 20 April 2016.

Hi Rick, quite correct. Ex Glasgow (G 810 registration). In those days, lamps were an add on when needed.

Added by Peter McCombie on 24 April 2016.

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