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Range Rover NCC 777R at Deeside
Clwyd fire Service purchased the six wheeled Range Rovers in 1977. NCC 777R replaced the ET at Deeside the other was based at Rhyl. Their intended roll was to be used as rapid intervention appliances (ET) to cover the A55 Expressway; they would be backed up in this roll by the nearest Heavy ET
They later performed a dual roll towing the decontamination Trailer based at Deeside and the control unit trailer based at Rhyl This roll was later cancelled due to constant clutch problems. Two dedicated Bedford tractor units were purchased for the towing the trailers. They were not for the faint hearted driver or oic due to them being top heavy and would roll on bends. as I can vouch for being a L/FM at the time based at Deeside.
Clwyd fire Service purchased the six wheeled Range Rovers in 1977. NCC 777R replaced the ET at Deeside the other was based at Rhyl. Their intended roll was to be used as rapid intervention appliances (ET) to cover the A55 Expressway; they would be backed up in this roll by the nearest Heavy ET
They later performed a dual roll towing the decontamination Trailer based at Deeside and the control unit trailer based at Rhyl This roll was later cancelled due to constant clutch problems. Two dedicated Bedford tractor units were purchased for the towing the trailers. They were not for the faint hearted driver or oic due to them being top heavy and would roll on bends. as I can vouch for being a L/FM at the time based at Deeside.
No Gary I retired from the service in 2005 ( good old days )
Added by Herbie Brick on 16 January 2010.
Added by Herbie Brick on 16 January 2010.
Hope you are keeping well, you made our training so much better and yes they were "Good Old Days"
Added by Gary Simpson on 17 January 2010.
Added by Gary Simpson on 17 January 2010.
What year were the L6Rs at Deeside & Rhyl taken out out of service? Was it when the Volvos started appearing? And can anyone tell me what year Deeside had its 1st Open day? 1986 or 87? Thanks
Added by Simon Cunningham on 14 September 2013.
Added by Simon Cunningham on 14 September 2013.
Hi there, we purchased this vehicle on eBay last week and are trying to find out a bit about its history. We know she was based at Rhyl and had a 'sister' vehicle NCC 778R. Can anyone help?
Added by Tali Rowland on 15 December 2015.
Added by Tali Rowland on 15 December 2015.
see also picture # 21760 - the other one ended up at Rhone Poulenc.
Added by Peter Williams on 16 December 2015.
Added by Peter Williams on 16 December 2015.
Great news (especially if you are preserving/restoring), the following will be great sources for information/assistance:
Six Appeal Wheel Group - on line forum
WAFERS (Welsh Area Fire Engine Restoration Society)
Fire Service Preservation Group.
Fire Brigade Society
I believe the sister machine exists, but has been converted to four door configuration and is used for motorsport events.
Added by John D on 18 December 2015.
Six Appeal Wheel Group - on line forum
WAFERS (Welsh Area Fire Engine Restoration Society)
Fire Service Preservation Group.
Fire Brigade Society
I believe the sister machine exists, but has been converted to four door configuration and is used for motorsport events.
Added by John D on 18 December 2015.
Thanks John and Peter!
We're not going to completely preserve/restore her as she'll be needed for towing/work, but are aiming to keep as much of her character and history as possible, while still being a practical vehicle for us. Somebody has already converted her to diesel and unfortunately they've used a 6 cylinder york! So we'll probably run this around for a little while and then convert to a TD5 as we're a bit worried about getting spares for the york!
At the moment, she still has the very large on board compressor, which I can't think of a use for at the moment, but I'm not going to rush to remove it. Although red is not the company colours, I've decided that she looks far too pretty to change the colour. Unfortunately the air mast was removed when we got her, which is a bit of a shame, but I will replace it because it will be handy for what we do. Will send in some pics as she progresses!
Added by Tali Rowland on 22 December 2015.
We're not going to completely preserve/restore her as she'll be needed for towing/work, but are aiming to keep as much of her character and history as possible, while still being a practical vehicle for us. Somebody has already converted her to diesel and unfortunately they've used a 6 cylinder york! So we'll probably run this around for a little while and then convert to a TD5 as we're a bit worried about getting spares for the york!
At the moment, she still has the very large on board compressor, which I can't think of a use for at the moment, but I'm not going to rush to remove it. Although red is not the company colours, I've decided that she looks far too pretty to change the colour. Unfortunately the air mast was removed when we got her, which is a bit of a shame, but I will replace it because it will be handy for what we do. Will send in some pics as she progresses!
Added by Tali Rowland on 22 December 2015.
Hi Tali. Glad to hear your plans for 777R. Have sent you an e-mail.
Best regards John D
Added by John D on 05 January 2016.
Best regards John D
Added by John D on 05 January 2016.
A later photo here
www.flickr.com/photos/10631124@N07/23408855342/in/photolist-BEyv9b
Added by Petros on 22 March 2023.
www.flickr.com/photos/10631124@N07/23408855342/in/photolist-BEyv9b
Added by Petros on 22 March 2023.
Range Rover
Added by Gary Simpson on 15 January 2010.