PDK 717 Dennis Fire Engine by JeffG7BRJ

Photography • Transportation • posted on Mar 11, 2008

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Description

This appliance, one of the tallest British turntable ladders, was delivered to Rochdale County Borough Fire Brigade in March 1957 and passed to the Greater Manchester Fire Service in April, 1974. It spent all it's working life in Rochdale until being withdrawn from operational service in 1976. The 125ft(37Metre) all steel 5-section ladder was supplied by Carl Metz of Germany and built onto the Dennis F.21 chassis powered by a Rolls-Royce B.80 8-cylinder petrol engine, developing 150BHP through a 4-speed crash gearbox. A 500 galls/min(2250 litres/min) centrifugal pump is also fitted. The vehicle has been completely restored to it's 1957 condition by Greater Manchester Fire Service Museum Society. I have an old picture of this vehicle, taken 15years ago at an open day, they actually ran the ladder up the training tower, but couldn't go the full 125ft, because it was a bit windy. That of course would not happen at a fire when somebody was in danger. Thanks for stopping by for a look and for any comments you care to make. May the sun shine down on you, where ever you are. Some postwork done in PSP 9

Comments (27)

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Janiss

10:31AM | Tue, 11 March 2008

Oh Jeff, it's beautifull.. fabulous capture my friend!

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beachzz

10:43AM | Tue, 11 March 2008

Another beautiful capture of these old fire trucks - and I always love the stories that you include, full of info!!

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G_Mansco

11:12AM | Tue, 11 March 2008

thanks for your splendid infe, so nice to read ;O) Lovely capture!

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rockstrider

11:19AM | Tue, 11 March 2008

Looks superb against that beautiful blue sky! Great capture and info Jeff!

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rainbows

12:01PM | Tue, 11 March 2008

Wonderful capture Jeff, Carl is right it looks magnificent against the blue and white sky. As always wonderful information too. Sunshine Hugs. Di. xx

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stevey3d

12:29PM | Tue, 11 March 2008

Oooh, thats got a long one Jeff ;) Superb capture! 5++

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Kelena

12:58PM | Tue, 11 March 2008

great:)

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artaddict2

1:16PM | Tue, 11 March 2008

Yes I've got to agree the colours of the shot are superb with the Engine against that wonderful sky. As for the Engine itself, magnificent and they sure do a good job of maintaining its appearance. And as usual jeff you have added an invaluable narrative. well done mate.

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SSoffia

1:32PM | Tue, 11 March 2008

DEAR JEFF, EXCELLENT CAPTURE , COLORS & BEAUTIFUL !!!!!

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mickuk50

1:44PM | Tue, 11 March 2008

why is it that everytime you post a fire engine i burst into song singing fire sam ,the kids think im mental (probably right).im doing my babysitting jaunt and the kids are rolling about the floor laughing at grandad .i dont know whether its my singing or the song :o)..this is a beauty i would really love to see this museum it looks like it would be a great day out .excellent capture and postwork mate .whats the weather like tonight ?.the wind is just starting to pick up now here . mick

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Richardphotos

2:17PM | Tue, 11 March 2008

exceptional restoration and ladder truck. imagine how much that steel girder ladder must weight?

MrsLubner

3:20PM | Tue, 11 March 2008

I like the way you emphasized the cab's shape in this because it is unique. Wonderful shot.

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danob

4:20PM | Tue, 11 March 2008

What a wonderful as new Fire Engine a Dennis too so you know I love this one

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Madbat

5:30PM | Tue, 11 March 2008

My two favorite things! Red AND Shiney!!

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Alex_Antonov

5:51PM | Tue, 11 March 2008

Marvelous work!5!

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jocko500

6:56PM | Tue, 11 March 2008

cool shot of this fire engin

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Debwhosmiles

9:08PM | Tue, 11 March 2008

Nice POV and framing~ I bet it has some stories to tell...

stolta

1:54AM | Wed, 12 March 2008

Wow, so beautiful and wonderful shot!!!!!

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ledwolorz

2:47AM | Wed, 12 March 2008

Excellent shot.

aljaysart

4:29AM | Wed, 12 March 2008

Great capture and info Jeff, this piece of equipment is like new looks like it has just come out the factory, well looked after like a baby. excellent well done.

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Erynn

10:44AM | Wed, 12 March 2008

Stunning image!! Excellent work my friend and I'm really sorry for late comment.

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delaorden_ojeda

2:06PM | Wed, 12 March 2008

I like very much what you did here, nice composition and fantastic colors, very cleare !

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timtripp

3:41PM | Wed, 12 March 2008

interesting.

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auntietk

8:06PM | Wed, 12 March 2008

I'm trying to imagine that 125' ladder fully extended, but my mind just boggles! I'll be thinking about it for quite a while.

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Fred255

6:22AM | Fri, 14 March 2008

Very cool this was the fire engine had some character not the square boxes they are now. I have been off colour for the last few day's so not been on line as much. I will catch up with the rest of your gallery now.

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