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BEDFORD FIRE WARRIORC 317 HGBWater Tender Ladder
C317 HGB was part of the last batch of 30+ Bedford Fire Warriors to be delivered to Strathclyde Fire Brigade and is the last surviving appliance of this type, to the best of our knowledge. Known affectionately as the Brick because of its aerodynamic styling, this appliance is a product of the now defunct Fulton & Wylie of Irvine.
During January 1999, the appliance was given on a permanent loan basis to Strathclyde Fire Brigade Preservation Group who have restored it to original condition and is now a magnificent example of this class of vehicle.
This picture below, taken outside Bishopbriggs Fire Station.
During 1999 the Brick pick up quite a few awards at various shows and is a credit to the two enthusiasts- Colin McQueen and Charlie Doherty who have been responsible for the all the restoration work.
C317 HGB now lives in F2 Bishopbriggs. Bishopbriggs Fire Station This Fire warrior is powered by a 160 Bhp Bedford Direct injection engine driving the rear wheels via a five speed gearbox feeding power to a transfer box where the driver can select either to power the rear wheel drive or the 500 Gallon per minute Godiva Fire Pump with High Pressure 20 bar hose reel outlet ( 600 pounds per Square Inch). The vehicle had a nominal water capacity of 1800 litre, or in old money 400 gal of the wet stuff |
It
was stationed at Lamlash on the island of Arran and then transferred to
the Brigade Training Center in 1998.
Contact : Bob
Wright