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This is a 1963 Bedford TJ2 pump with HCB bodywork supplied to Pembrokeshire for service at St Davids. When the brigade was taken over by Dyfed Fire Brigade in 1974, it stayed at St Davids and then went to Haverfordwest being used for various purposes until disposal in 1981.
For many years it was preserved by Tony Jones of Pencader; he was the Fire Service Preservation Group's editor for their newsletter "Off the Run".
It then passed to the Welsh Area Fire Restoration Society (WAFERS) and, I believe, was subsequently sold to David Hallett who rallies it extensively.
In response to Rob Johnson's question, it certainly carried a crew of at least four but I am sure that someone with more knowledge than myself will be able to answer him better.
Looking at Fire Brigade Society Dyfed fleet lists from the era, the 1976 list shows it as a pump ladder (no allocation but probably at St Davids) whilst the 1979 list shows it as an ET at Haverfordwest; presumably it was replaced on arrival of the new Ford A0160 ET/CU in 1981.
I am sure that HCB-Angus archivist Aidan Fisher will be able to advise specifications including tank capacity.
Added by Simon Rowley on 13 June 2014.
For many years it was preserved by Tony Jones of Pencader; he was the Fire Service Preservation Group's editor for their newsletter "Off the Run".
It then passed to the Welsh Area Fire Restoration Society (WAFERS) and, I believe, was subsequently sold to David Hallett who rallies it extensively.
In response to Rob Johnson's question, it certainly carried a crew of at least four but I am sure that someone with more knowledge than myself will be able to answer him better.
Looking at Fire Brigade Society Dyfed fleet lists from the era, the 1976 list shows it as a pump ladder (no allocation but probably at St Davids) whilst the 1979 list shows it as an ET at Haverfordwest; presumably it was replaced on arrival of the new Ford A0160 ET/CU in 1981.
I am sure that HCB-Angus archivist Aidan Fisher will be able to advise specifications including tank capacity.
Added by Simon Rowley on 13 June 2014.
Simon - Thanks, a very complete history!
The reason for my question is that it does not seem to have any back doors.
Added by Rob Johnson on 17 June 2014.
The reason for my question is that it does not seem to have any back doors.
Added by Rob Johnson on 17 June 2014.
Hello, my dad has owned this since 2001! Still going strong and take to lots of shows!! His pride and joy!
Ed: 130RDE for searches
Added by Nicola butcher on 12 December 2020.
Ed: 130RDE for searches
Added by Nicola butcher on 12 December 2020.
These little compact Bedfords had a rear crew door on the nearside for the OIC and crew to enter (no front door on the nearside)
On the offside just a single sliding door for the driver.
Added by on 15 December 2020.
On the offside just a single sliding door for the driver.
Added by on 15 December 2020.
Bedford
Added by Rob Johnson on 11 June 2014.