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Is this still a Brigade machine or is it a preserved machine in private ownership? In the U.K. there are very few hydraulic platforms preserved as I believe the the cost and knowledge of maintaining the hydraulics is out side the scope of a normal individual. Is this really the case or just myth?

Somehow a wire rope (although driven by a hydraulic motor) and the 'clackety clack' of the pawls on a TL seem so much more 'fixable' than the complex seals on the large hydraulic rams.

Added by Barry on 24 October 2009.

The engine is retired from active duties and is preserved by the West Australian Fire Brigade.

Added by Greg Wood on 26 October 2009.

Greg, thank you for the extra information.

Whilst we are talking about preserved HP's, can anyone name any which are preserved in the UK. What ever happened to HOT100L?

(I will start the list with the Essex HP!)

Added by Barry on 26 October 2009.

Barry,HOT100L was not an HP,HOT100L was an ERF 84PS/Perkins/Metz 100ft Turntable Ladder that was in service with the Hampshire Fire Brigade and served its time at Winchester,Hampshire.

Added by Pete Matten on 26 October 2009.

Hot 100L is still around on the show seen still in Hampshire livery took part in Sandbach festival of transport 2013. Does any one know how many of these particular engines are left?

Added by Garry on 14 October 2013.

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