Oxford Diecast 76FHP002

Fordson Heavy Pump Unit London Fire Brigade

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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)
Era 8 (1983 to 1994) British Rail Sectorisation

Manufacturer description

Our second release on the Fordson heavy pump unit fire engine features the post war delivery of the London Fire Brigade. When first built these engines were painted grey, as were many non-private vehicles during WWII. However, when inherited by the reformed post war local authority fire brigades they were repainted in the brigade's standard red livery. They formed the mainstay of many fire brigades until new post war appliances were built.

On our model, the code on the door signifies this one as being stationed at Whitechapel in the heart of the city. Registered GLM 823, other graphics include the colourful LCC crest behind both cabin doors, with London Fire Brigade lettering printed in gold along the sides above the rear wheels. With silver bell and extensive roof ladders finished in brown, a final detail includes the speed limit and unladen weight information printed in white behind the nearside front wheel.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Fordson Heavy Pump Unit – London Fire Brigade

Manufacturer Part Number: 76FHP002
Period represented by this model: British Railways Late Crest

The model depicts a post‑war Fordson heavy pump unit delivered to the London Fire Brigade. Originally painted grey during World War II, the vehicles were later repainted in the brigade’s standard red livery after the fire services were re‑formed. They remained a principal appliance for many local authority brigades until newer post‑war designs were introduced.

Details on the diecast include the door code indicating a Whitechapel station assignment, registration GLM 823 and the colourful LCC crest behind both cabin doors. London Fire Brigade lettering is printed in gold above the rear wheels. Other features are a silver bell, brown‑finished roof ladders, and a white printed speed‑limit and unladen‑weight panel behind the nearside front wheel.