Smithy Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 I don't know how many of you know but at one point there were plans to create a National Fire Service Museum at Weedon in Northamptonshire. Anyway for one reason and another it has never been opened to the public, despite this they have collected a vast number of appliances and other items. Many have sat outside for nearly a decade so aren't in the best of conditions, some though have been stored inside, although sadly as stated before many haven't and as such have nearly been lost. Now though it seems that the dream is over as on Saturday 31st August items are being put up for disposal. Viewing and bidding takes place on Saturday with bids being opened on Monday 2nd September. Why am I telling you this? Well there are a number of items which will no doubt be of interest to members on here with there being appliances from the wartime age being put up for disposal. They include: 1. Austin K4 Escape Carrier: Cornwall FB: GXA 725 2. Austin k4 Pump: Cornwall County FB: MCV 917 3. Austin K2 ATV with trailer pump NFS: GXH 962 4. Bedford MW: Specialist Metals Appliance: UKAEA Aldermaston: RMO 273 There are a total of 18 lots for sale as well as other items of interest. Now I have no connection to museum or any of the vehicles in question I just felt that it would be interesting for all on here to take a look at. I have attached a couple of items which should explain things further for those interested. Scott fsnmtviewingday.pdf vehicle_disposal_list_for_leaflet.doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fayjo56 Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Although publised as such, the Bedford MW is in fact an OY with a fire engine body built from the scuttle back, it has large curved windscreens, and looks rather 'different'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
private mw Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 thanks for sharing did own 3 fire engines once maybe one day might buy another !:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wally dugan Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Very interesting lot14 the FORD THAMES PGK753 we had FORD THAMES PGK 755 on loan for a number of years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Child Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Very interesting lot14 the FORD THAMES PGK753 we had FORD THAMES PGK 755 on loan for a number of years It looks very nice - http://www.fire-engine-photos.com/picture/number22233.asp (the Museum of Army Transport one) Has anyone got a picture of the MW/OY? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fayjo56 Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://www.fireworld.org.uk/Images/stores-5-99-1.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.fireworld.org.uk/Collection/old-engines.html&usg=__IlVvPfx5ttolIgv7llS3AGEL0Zk=&h=768&w=1024&sz=112&hl=en&start=8&sig2=Mqnvwl1p-MkGiRBH_Vd_8g&zoom=1&tbnid=e5MdH52d3CkmOM:&tbnh=113&tbnw=150&ei=vjIBUoiKD4et0QW23YC4BA&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dsmh325f%26hl%3Den-GB%26gbv%3D2%26tbm%3Disch&itbs=1&sa=X&ved=0CDoQrQMwBw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Child Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 (edited) http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://www.fireworld.org.uk/Images/stores-5-99-1.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.fireworld.org.uk/Collection/old-engines.html&usg=__IlVvPfx5ttolIgv7llS3AGEL0Zk=&h=768&w=1024&sz=112&hl=en&start=8&sig2=Mqnvwl1p-MkGiRBH_Vd_8g&zoom=1&tbnid=e5MdH52d3CkmOM:&tbnh=113&tbnw=150&ei=vjIBUoiKD4et0QW23YC4BA&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dsmh325f%26hl%3Den-GB%26gbv%3D2%26tbm%3Disch&itbs=1&sa=X&ved=0CDoQrQMwBw Wow thanks - that is very different indeed. I like the Dennis next to it Edited August 30, 2013 by Lauren Child Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woa2 Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 I was talking to Brian Baxter at the REME Museum today, and he told me they did have an MW based Fire vehicle once, but it had been sold off a few months back. It had been rebuilt/restored by a REME workshop before going to the Fire Services Museum. I did check out the photos mentioned before and there is an OY based vehicle to be seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooky Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Wow thanks - that is very different indeed. I like the Dennis next to it Not sure its a Dennis, could be a Bedford, both carried that type of Miles bodywork Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fayjo56 Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Not sure its a Dennis, could be a Bedford, both carried that type of Miles bodywork Definatley a Dennis F8/ Miles The Ford Thames looked rather less loved than it used to! The OY needs work but is do-able, I will sort a picture out. I dont know what vehicles sold as yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithy Posted January 29, 2014 Author Share Posted January 29, 2014 Noticed this OY has been for sale in the last two editions of Classic and Vintage Commercial Magazine, so it must not have sold at the sale. Hopefully someone can save what is a pretty rare vehicle. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fayjo56 Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 This one served at UKAEA Harwell Oxon. It is certainly very restorable. Might glow in the dark though!:-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooky Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 That is ugly!!!! But deserves saving, wouldnt mind it myself but I am in the mdidle of restoring a 1940 Leyland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g8kzom Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Hi Scott my name is Bob. I was at the sale and came home with the Austin K2 and a Dennis No 2 pump. All now running and very low cost by MV standards. Now just looking forward to the good weather. Bob I don't know how many of you know but at one point there were plans to create a National Fire Service Museum at Weedon in Northamptonshire. Anyway for one reason and another it has never been opened to the public, despite this they have collected a vast number of appliances and other items. Many have sat outside for nearly a decade so aren't in the best of conditions, some though have been stored inside, although sadly as stated before many haven't and as such have nearly been lost. Now though it seems that the dream is over as on Saturday 31st August items are being put up for disposal. Viewing and bidding takes place on Saturday with bids being opened on Monday 2nd September. Why am I telling you this? Well there are a number of items which will no doubt be of interest to members on here with there being appliances from the wartime age being put up for disposal. They include: 1. Austin K4 Escape Carrier: Cornwall FB: GXA 725 2. Austin k4 Pump: Cornwall County FB: MCV 917 3. Austin K2 ATV with trailer pump NFS: GXH 962 4. Bedford MW: Specialist Metals Appliance: UKAEA Aldermaston: RMO 273 There are a total of 18 lots for sale as well as other items of interest. Now I have no connection to museum or any of the vehicles in question I just felt that it would be interesting for all on here to take a look at. I have attached a couple of items which should explain things further for those interested. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rog8811 Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 I was at the sale and came home with the Austin K2 and a Dennis No 2 pump. Pictures or it never happened! Please, we love pictures here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithy Posted February 16, 2014 Author Share Posted February 16, 2014 Hi Scott my name is Bob. I was at the sale and came home with the Austin K2 and a Dennis No 2 pump. All now running and very low cost by MV standards. Now just looking forward to the good weather. Bob Hello Bob, Excellent news. That is one more saved! As Rog says we always like to see pictures if you would like to share any. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g8kzom Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Pics of the K2 and pump .(My wife says it did happen) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rog8811 Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 (My wife says it did happen) She's right! Very nice indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithy Posted May 17, 2016 Author Share Posted May 17, 2016 I've just been informed that there is going to be a second sale at Weedon this coming Saturday, May 21. I haven't seen it advertised anywhere but someone has sent me the attached flyer which has all the details on it and will no doubt be of interest to people on here. Notable vehicles include: 1/. GXA 797: 1940 Austin K4 AFS Escape Carrier with correct 50ft wheeled escape and front-mounted Barton pump. 2/. KCE 820: 1952 Dennis F8: The factory prototype Serial No 001. In need of restoration but a unique example of this model. 3/. NSL 418: 1955 Austin Champ Light HrT: only one of three in UK built for civilian fire service use. In full running order Scott SALEANDVIEWINGDAY21MAY2016Rev.doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooky Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 The F8 taken at Expo in the 1980's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithy Posted May 24, 2016 Author Share Posted May 24, 2016 The F8 taken at Expo in the 1980's[ATTACH=CONFIG]115161[/ATTACH] And here it is now, a picture I took on Saturday. Would have been surprised if it sold, along with any of the other vehicles as there were only about a dozen people in attendance throughout the 90 minutes we were there. Have attached a couple of other photos as well, including the Austin Champ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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