Fire Engines Photos

Typical English weather Barry for this time of year.The picture though
is just brilliant and was well worth standing out in the rain for.This
is one Bedford I've not seen before and a classic to add to the site
from such an historical period(1939-45)in British firefighting history.


Added by Pete Matten on 01 June 2008.

Pete...At least they were dry inside...Check out picture 8367, this appliance was driven on the Tyne-Tees Run in all that rain. I know how hard it was raining as I was a Marshal at Bents Park at South Shields where these photos were taken.

Added by Malcolm Paul on 10 June 2008.

Barry, its a shame 'YatMing' had'nt put this one into there collection of old-time British fire engines models-only just the three, Its a classic from a golden era in British fire fighting history, and a classic for the model collector.
Malcolm Paul, do you own this appliance by any chance?.I would love to see it at the Odiham Show next(2009)year.

Added by Added by Pete Matten on 09 October 2008.

This appliance is for sale at the moment, I'd love to buy it as i liv close to the town it served for many years but I don't have anywhere to keep it.

Added by Andy on 08 September 2009.

This Bedford was aregular on the rally scene in Aberdeenshire in the 1970's and 80's. I believe the body style was originally a variation on the Heavy unit with a Coventry Climax FF pump unit mounted transversely at rear of chassis (like the one featured in Salvage Squad). Good to see her still around and getting out.

Added by Peter McCombie on 16 September 2009.

Bodied by AC Cars apparently.

Added by Petros on 25 April 2025.

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