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Bedford Turntabel ladder at Chiltern Steam Rally
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No: 2094   Contributor: Jason Lester   Year: 1959   Manufacturer: Bedford   Country: United Kingdom
Bedford Turntabel ladder at Chiltern Steam Rally

Pictured here at Chiltern steam rally 05 a Bedford S type TL owned by Wren Davis of Prestwood in Bucks
Picture added on 31 January 2007
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The title on the picture was misleading I laughed and booted myself when I clicked what the TL was, one of those days.

Added by Andrew Wright on 31 January 2007.
Looks great. I have similar Bedford 1952 S type but with different Morris-Magirus TL and needing major restoration - any information/documentation etc would be very useful, particularly re Morris-Magirus TL hydraulic clutches.

Added by D. Gravener on 25 April 2008.
i remember when this turntable was stationed at thanet in kent and before that it was at margate

Added by Mark Barham on 29 September 2008.
A similar Kent Fire Brigade machine, 547 DKN, is currently on a well known internet auction site!

Added by Chris Wood on 30 September 2008.
I have always regarded the AEC Mercury as the most attractive truck to carry a TL, but this pic has me doubting that opinion. Thank you for sharing. Any ideas where it now or what state it is?

Added by Monkey Boy The 3rd on 02 June 2011.
Does anybody know the whereabouts of 547 DKN now? It seems to have vanished since on e-bay a couple of years ago. I used to race it up the Wells hill in Tunbridge Wells when I was a boy - I always beat it! I then went on to drive a TL in London. I did see it in a barn near Cranbrook about 15 years ago. It was for sale but I couldn't afford it.

Added by Bruce Hoad on 16 March 2012.
547 DKN has recently been aquired in a slightly sorry state by us for our collection. we are now in the process of restoring it, any information would be appreciated

Added by Ian Prentice on 17 June 2013.
Really glad to hear it's found a good home. I would be really grateful to get an occasional update and maybe come and see it sometime?

Added by Bruce Hoad on 22 June 2013.
Any update on the restoration, Ian?

Added by Bruce Hoad on 18 January 2017.
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