Fire Engines Photos - 1942 Leyland TD7 Merryweather Turntable Ladder

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No: 17840 Contributor: James Jones Year: 2009 Manufacturer: Leyland Country: United Kingdom

1942 Leyland TD7 Merryweather Turntable Ladder

Picture Taken June 2009
I have taken over ownership of this 1942 Leyland TD7 Merryweather 100' Turntable Ladder and i am in the process of restoring it back to its former glory, The previous owner of 25 years (Tony White) did a fantastic job and i will carry on with the TLC that it deserves. It had stood for over 5 years and started first time, It will receive a full mechanical overhaul and should be ready for shows next year. If any one can shed any light on her history it would be much appreciated.

Picture added on 24 June 2009 at 08:41

Comments:

It appeared at Preston Park, Teesside Airport, and the Tyne Tees rally during the 80's/90's.
I'll try and find some pics and post them up (eventually)

Added by Chris Hall Teesside. UK. on 25 June 2009.

I really didn't know another of these Leyland TD7's was still around doing the rallies,I've certainly never seen it down here in the south of England.Really looking forward Chris to seeing a picture,and hopefully at a rally maybe next year when James brings her along.

Added by Pete Matten on 25 June 2009.

James, GLW 422 served at Wolverhapton Central Fire Station on Red Lion Street until Leyland Firemaster/Haydon/Magirus 9900 DA arrived in 1960. According to reports, GLW upon turnout used to clip the wall accross the road from the fire station as Red Lion Street was a narrow road.

Added by Andrew Middleton on 23 December 2011.

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