Oxford Diecast 76F8001

London Fire Dennis F8 - 1:76 Scale

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Prototype Eras
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest
Era 6 (1967 to 1972) British Rail Blue (Pre-TOPS)
Era 7 (1972 to 1982) British Rail Blue (TOPS)

Manufacturer description

The Dennis F8 belongs to the 1950s era at a time when the famous coachbuilder's vehicles dominated the fire emergency scene. Dennis has a history going back as far as the 1890s when the brothers started manufacturing bicycles. Today, it remains one of only a handful of manufacturers specialising in fire-fighting machinery. This is registered 42 CMX and would have made a striking sight speeding through London, with its silver bodywork and red front, which also incorporates the Dennis name in silver/black on the radiator grille. Powered by a Rolls-Royce B60 six-cylinder engine, the rear mounted Dennis No. 2 pump could deliver 500 gallons of water per minute. The London Fire Brigade four-colour crest features on the side along with the Brigade lettering in gold. A useful addition is a spare set of extention ladders perched on the roof, capable of a 35 ft stretch, which would have been essential to reach the tall buildings in our capital city.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast London Fire Dennis F8 – 1:76 scale model. Manufacturer part number 76F8001. The model represents the late British Railways period and is a replica of a fire engine that operated in the 1950s.

The vehicle is shown in its historic registration 42 CMX. It has a silver body with a red front, and the Dennis name appears in silver and black on the radiator grille. The London Fire Brigade four‑colour crest and gold lettering are displayed on the side panels.

The model depicts a Rolls‑Royce B60 six‑cylinder engine driving a rear‑mounted Dennis No 2 pump capable of delivering 500 gallons of water per minute. A spare set of extension ladders, shown on the roof, can extend to 35 ft, reflecting the equipment used for high‑rise rescues in the capital.