I think this is either a Leyland or a Thorneycroft. It is a former Doncaster vehicle and was seen at Sandtoft Trolleybus Museum in the 70's. That's all I know about it.
Picture added on 19 September 2009 at 07:33
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This I beleave is DT5995,A 1935 Leyland Cub FK4 delivered to Doncaster Corperation Fire Brigade in June of 1935.Sorry,I don't know its history or have any other details.
Added by Pete Matten on 19 September 2009.
It is indeed DT 5995 It has just changed hands after being in the same ownership for many years and is currently undergoing a full restoration - very close to where this picture was taken - it should be out next year !
Thanks for confirming what I thought this was Rick,I'll be intouch once I've something on the HL.I have E.Mailed a friend,no reply as of yet.
Added by Pete Matten on 19 September 2009.
Where did the crew ride/stand on this rig?
Doesn't look like any seats, or grab-rails(obscured by rigid Suction Hoses? ), on the sides; the rear is blocked off by the hose-reel and ladder's overhang.....
Great looking engine - looking forward to further info on her.
The Vehicle saw further service at Doncaster Railway Works - 'The Plant' - at this time the additional locker was fitted on top of the 'Braidwood body' (the bit that says 'ex Doncaster Corportation') and was fitted over the bit where the crew sat facing outwards, previously it would have been a standard Leyland suction hose tunnel in the middle and on top of the rear body, thereby giving the crew a seating area !
That should answer Pat's question Rick so thanks for the added information.Seeing these old fire appliances is very nice,but sometimes information is very hard to come by.It good also to know this appliance is still in preservation.
Added by Pete Matten on 20 September 2009.
Rick: thanks; copied that - she has been "modified" from original configuration. I suppose, being a Factory Appliance; she would not have to haul a crew to the fire-scene....when the alarm went, the various designated fire-fighters would converge on the scene, from their regular tasks; and just the Driver, or 2, would get the appliance over. Is that right ?
Perhaps, the extra lockers were for helmets and fire-gear.
BTW and OT: Doncaster Railway Works(established 1852) built locomotives and rolling-stock for the Great Northern, later, London & North Eastern Railway, including such high-speed steam legends as The Flying Scotsman and The Mallard.
In US of A terms; same idea as the Roanake, Virginia shops for the Norfolk and Western Railroad....
Always marvel at industrial plants, military bases, hospitals,schools, etc that are so big, as to warrant their own Fire-Hall and Apparatus.
Added by Pete Matten on 19 September 2009.