Dennis Big 6 Fire Engine by JeffG7BRJ
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As promised yesterday, today you see the man himself, I know a lot of people refer to their vehicles as "She" but come on this one is called dennis after all. I have it on good athority this particular make was named after Danny's(danob) dad. Danny's dad told him this when he was a fireman.lol. For those of you that are familiar with my gallery should remember this one from last year, this is not the same picture though. When the bring the engine out it is always parked in the same place. Thats why it might look familiar. Unfortunately this shot has the Red and White tape, which is put there to discourage anybody from climbing on to the machine(Health & Safety stikes again)
A 1940 DENNIS 'BIG 6' Pump Escape GNB 217
This appliance was supplied to Manchester Fire Brigade in April 1940 and cost £1620 British Pounds($3,264.56 Dollars US, €2,385.92 Euro).
The chassis is a Dennis 'Big 6' low load line model and the original engine was a Meadows 6 Cylinder 115 bhp petrol unit. A Dennis 800gal/min(3,600ltr/min) pump is fitted and there is a 40 gal(180ltr) first aid tank.
The bodywork is to MFB(Manchester Fire Brigade) specification and carries a Morris 'AJAX' 60 foot(18mtr) wooden wheel escape ladder. It originally served at London Road, Fire Station, Manchester, UK.
Thanks for stopping by for a look and for any comments you care to make, good bad or indifferent I appreciate them all.
May the sun shine down on you, where ever you are.
Glorious sun here at the momment.
Comments (30)
Just goes to show you, handsome can have a little age~ Nicely captured!
very nice
Looks in great condition! I like your POV here Jeff!
i think these have much more character than these modern ones .its a beauty this jeff and again a fantastic capture mick
beautiful restoration and capture
Excellent capture jeff looks like its just come out of the factory where it was built, in such pristine condition love the grey colour on the bonnet, well done.
Very cool old machine. Great photo.
Beautiful auto! I love the oldies, much more auto than the new ones.
Excellent Jeff! Wonderful framing and colour! 5+
I feel like a little kid looking at all these,just makes me want to jump on the make that siren blow!!
nice shot jeff. i like the antique cars.
What a beautiful machine!!
Great shot, really looks splendid ;O)
Great capture of this fabulous fire tender. Your shot is splendid Jeff. Lovely older vehicle. Sunshine hugs. Diane.
Superb engine!
DEAR JEFF EXCELLENT CAPTURE , COLORS & BEAUTIFUL !!!!!
TIMELESS and TERRIFIC
Beautiful and interesting capture, Jeff!
wonderful capture.
A fine old exhibit, certainly polished and buffed up well. You couldn't have chosen a better angle, it really looks full of character. Magnificent shot. Nice one Jeff.
Very beautiful car well done!!!!!!!!
Wonderful capture of this beautiful piece of equipment! The POV is perfect. Good stuff, my friend!
splendid capture, Jeff, it looks wonderful and in good conditions, excelent !
Great POV
wonderful pov . I like old engins too. This one is tops.
great picture:)
what a fabulous old beauty! great shot Jeff
Great!!!!!!!!!
Remarkable Work! 5!
Thanks for sharing! Some things are not only functional, they are beautiful! What a great looking fire brigade lorry. Thanks for history and details, very interesting.