Fire Engines Photos

This is actually a wonderful early Dennis on solid tyres with an early wooden Magirus TL ladder.

Added by Barry. on 10 December 2010.

Barry,

It has a John Morris Manufacturer sign below the windscreen and the Radiator also says Morris Magirus.

Added by Andy Bain on 11 December 2010.

Andy, at this time John Morris were the Magirus ladder agents in the U.K. They bought chassis's from various manufacturers (but primarily Dennis) on which to fit the Magirus ladder and called them 'Morris Magirus'. Looking through the Dennis records I would guess that this is Dennis chassis number 7310 with the 60HP White and Poppe engine. It was originally destined for Capetown in 1929.

Perhaps Ian (Moore)can tell the full story of this Dennis or even post a pre-delivery photograph?

Best wishes,
Barry.


Added by Dr. B.A. Hutchinson on 12 December 2010.

Barry,

Every day is a school day; thanks!

Added by Andy Bain on 13 December 2010.

Ah, Andy B.; you have certainly captured a treasure for us....

Perhaps, she also carried the 'Life Net' on wall, in back-ground; for people to escape a burning building, by jumping into it, as it is held by a circle of firemen.....

Not sure of correct terms for it..."Life Net"; "Jumping Net"; "Rescue Net" ??

Regards, from Canada,
Pat_R-B

Added by Pat_R-B on 02 June 2011.

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