The Old Timer for Alan(Artaddict2) by JeffG7BRJ
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Taken at the Open Day on Sunday 7th September, one of the curators of the museum donned an old tunic and brass helmet and posed for me on the running board. They had a short parade of some of the vehicles joined by the Brigades own Pipe Band(shots of them to follow), before the official opening ceremony of the garden and the unveiling of a plaque to commemorate 25 years since the opening of the Museum. Alan had to leave before the parade started, so I dedicate this to him, just a little bit of what he missed.
This appliance was delivered to the Manchester City Fire Brigade in April 1940 and cost £1620. The chassis is a Dennis Big 6 ‘Low Loadline’ model and the original engine was a meadows 6 cylinder 115 B.H.P. petrol unit. A Dennis 800 gallons per minute pump is fitted and there is a 40 gallon first-aid tank. The body work is to M.F.B. specification and carries a Morris ‘Ajax’ 60ft wheeled escape.
The appliance served originally at London Road Fire Station and saw much action in the blitz. In 1958 the Meadows engine was replaced by a Gardner 6LW diesel engine after which the appliance served on the Brigade reserve fleet until 1963 when it became a training machine, finally being sold in 1974.
The appliance is kindly loaned to the G.M.C. Fire Service Museum by Mr Brian Daniel of Hazel Grove, Cheshire.
Thanks for stopping by for a look and for any comments you care to make, all are appreciated.
Comments (30)
artaddict2
Thanks mate for posting this one that I missed. The guy donning his old Tunic and Helmet gives a great authentic touch to the shot. I recall you telling me that when he posed on the engine you were the first to get shots and soon others gathered with you to snatch a shot for themselves, great stuff Jeff! Bravo. was going to start off with a comment like 'GREAT FOCUS' lol.
PD154
Superb capture Jeff, I was about to say Alan will love it, but there he is saying so :)
durleybeachbum
He looks like he's enjoying posing!!
Liam.
Sorry, it's been a while but I'm back again. Cool capture.
tennesseecowgirl
What a wonderful old fire engine, never seen one quite like this. Great shot Jeff. You must like red after all LOL :)
delaorden_ojeda
Great dedi to Alan, sure he will apreciate it a lot, excelent image, Jeff, nice info, bravo !
RobyHermida
Great shot! Excellent!
kgb224
Excellent capture my friend.
Debwhosmiles
Love the history you relate with the pic...it's seen a lot of action and looks marvelous! =)
jocko500
real cool and the man posed for you too. wonderful
auntietk
Looks like you had a fine time! :)
Richardphotos
excellent restored fire truck and capture. his helmet looks like something from Napoleon Bonaparte's era
tizjezzme
looks like a great time :)
MrsRatbag
Great capture
beachzz
Those old helmets must have been terribly uncomfortable, but they sure look great--wonderful vintage look here!!
vkoontz
Super pic!! fire fighting vehicles in the States are known as "apparatus".
Digitaleagle
Excellent old fire engine, awesome capture!!
SSoffia
BEAUTIFUL CAPTURE :)
stevey3d
Wonderful engine and composition Jeff! 5+
rainbows
Grand ould lass! A fine shot Jeff, a wonderful dedication to Alan. Hugs. Di. xx
ledwolorz
beautiful capture.
pixelmeister
Cool shot!
dbrv6
very cool - brings to life the meaning of hook and ladder truck.
hipps13
awesome capture, Jeff warm hug with a smile, Linda
CavalierLady
What a wonderful old fire engine and history! The uniforms and helmets that they wore back then really made them look like warriors! Very nice capture, Jeff.
mickuk50
these old engines are so well preserved .its a real pleasure to look at them .excellent jeff :o) mick
e-brink
Great study! Like the uniform!
G_Mansco
LOL.... the best is the man posing for you ;O)
katy555
Nice light and render ! A beautiful capture...
billcody
Wonderful old lady (the car, of course!) Looks great, and your information is very helpful, thanks for sharing! And it is very nice to let the curator do his show....