Fire Engines Galore by JeffG7BRJ

Photography • Transportation • posted on Aug 03, 2008

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Just returned home after a visit to the Greater Manchester Fire Brigade Museum, it's only five minutes from where I live and thats keeping to the sped limit, lol. I saw a notice somewhere on Saturday that the Museum was having an open day, so decided to pay a visit. When I got there though I found out that it was aimed at the children not adults. The main open day I had missed as it was held on the 7th July. Not to be outdone I still went in and took a few pictures. The first time I went to this place was quite a few years ago and on that occassion they had the escape ladder fully extended all 125FT(37m) of it, today is the first time since that visit that I have seen it extended. Not to its full extent today but you get a good sense of the size, I would hazard a guess as to 75% extension today. This Fire Engine was delivered to the Rochdale Fire Station in March 1957, it spent all its working life here until it was withdrawn from operational service in 1976. The all steel five section ladder was supplied by Carl Metz of Germany and built onto a Dennis F21 Chassis Powered by a Rolls Royce B.80 8-Cylider petrol engine, developing 150BHP through a 4-speed crash box. A 500 galls/min(2250 Litres/min) centrifugal pump is also fitted. The vehicle has been completely restored to its 1957 condition by Greater Manchester Fire Service Museum Society. PLEASE ZOOM for full impact of the turntable ladder. 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.

Comments (30)

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Richardphotos

6:54AM | Sun, 03 August 2008

must be a blast visiting the museum.excellent collection of captures

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BessieB

7:22AM | Sun, 03 August 2008

What a great collage Jeff and interesting information too. thanks for sharing

PD154

7:33AM | Sun, 03 August 2008

Oh boy!, you know you are getting on when you remember those old Dennis tenders, nice work mate, and excellently put together I might add!

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tetsu-pino

7:43AM | Sun, 03 August 2008

Excellent collage!! Splendid captures!!

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durleybeachbum

8:23AM | Sun, 03 August 2008

If I'd had to be rescued by that ladder I'd have passed out before the carry-down. A shame really as a lot of firemen are very dishy! I challenge you to a fireMEN galore, Jeff! now that would really please the 'ladies'!

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beachzz

10:18AM | Sun, 03 August 2008

LOL at Andrea and I'm with her, bring on the fire guys!! Great fotos all!!

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jocko500

10:29AM | Sun, 03 August 2008

I love going to places like this too. so wonderful looking.

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G_Mansco

11:21AM | Sun, 03 August 2008

Splendid collage! I bet you had a nice time there ;O)

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hipps13

12:05PM | Sun, 03 August 2008

what a hike it would be and the sight of course would shine me eyes wonderful capture and info, Jeff warm hug with a big smile, Linda

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Stringy

1:04PM | Sun, 03 August 2008

Fine job on the restoration and anyway why should kids have all the fun :-) Great pictorial!

MrsLubner

1:37PM | Sun, 03 August 2008

My grandfather retired from fire fighting. Fire trucks are of interest to me, especially ladder trucks. Love these shots and the pov you got on them.

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artaddict2

3:21PM | Sun, 03 August 2008

I've still not been here Jeff! only 20mins from me! Good for you not to be put off, some great shots especially the ladder ones with exceptional POV's. Next time there is a special open day I must promise myself to go!

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RobyHermida

8:05PM | Sun, 03 August 2008

NICE...........

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SSoffia

10:58PM | Sun, 03 August 2008

EXCELLENT COLLAGE :)

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ledwolorz

12:13AM | Mon, 04 August 2008

Fantastic collage.

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kgb224

2:00AM | Mon, 04 August 2008

Excellent capture Jeff.

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stevey3d

3:13AM | Mon, 04 August 2008

Wonderful images Jeff! Interesting info and one enormous ladder! 5+

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Littlejock

6:42AM | Mon, 04 August 2008

Great collage and very interesting how you show us this shots. Hugs

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mickuk50

7:11AM | Mon, 04 August 2008

we have no museum`s like this round here ,well not fire brigade .i would love to have a snoop round here .well presented set of shots jeff :o) mick

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Janiss

11:26AM | Mon, 04 August 2008

Splendid captures Jeff and an interesting collage!

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trishabadblood

5:33PM | Mon, 04 August 2008

excellent collage .. fantastic captures..

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delaorden_ojeda

6:53PM | Mon, 04 August 2008

It is a beautiful fire engine, love it!, you captured it very well. I was a fireman when I was in the air force and I must say I enjoyed it a lot though it is dangerous, but one feels good when saves someone's life without thinking about our own life.Great capture, Jeff, wonderful collage, bravo !

Liam.

6:25AM | Tue, 05 August 2008

Very informative, as always from you, Jeff. Thanks for sharing - your images are always special.

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rainbows

7:16AM | Tue, 05 August 2008

Wonderful shots all, Dear Jeff. The firemen galore gets a vote from me too! Have the best day. Hugs. Di. xx

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junge1

2:00PM | Tue, 05 August 2008

Super collage and great narrative Jeff!

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LudyMelltSekher

9:53PM | Tue, 05 August 2008

Hello my dear friend, Absolutely fantastic! Wonderful photo.Congratulations! A million stars ***Thank you so much for your comments, your support and prayers, I do not have words to thank. Have a wonderful Monday. Hug and kiss in Your heart.Luminous blesing. Ludy (Sorry by signing so late)

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