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Oxford Diecast 76QLD006

Bedford QLD Wiltshire Fire Brigade

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Prototype Eras
Era 3 (1923 to 1947) The Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR)
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

After the end of World War II, many fire brigades inherited former military and National Fire Service Bedford QL 4x4 lorries that were converted into front line water tender fire engines. They were used especially in rural areas. They were fitted with a 400 gallon water tank and light portable pump. This Wiltshire Fire Brigade vehicle was one such example. When replaced by a more up to date fire engine, it was used as a general purpose lorry and painted green to match the Brigade's other non-operational ancillary vehicles. The canvas cover and framework were easily removed, turning the vehicle into a lorry when required.

Our model, registered GYR 811, is decorated in dark green with black chassis and black interior. It also features a rolled up beige canvas canopy cleverly housed behind the front number plate. The Wiltshire Fire Brigade lettering is printed in yellow on the doors of the open backed truck with their colourful crest below. Additional details on our Bedford QLD include a separate roof hatch, roof spotlight and a separate front registration plate. Note too, a tow hook on the back and the spare wheel positioned between the cabin and the rear section.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Bedford QLD (Queensland) Wiltshire Fire Brigade model – part number 76QLD006 – depicts a post‑World War II Bedford QL 4x4 water tender as used by the Wiltshire Fire Brigade. The vehicle, originally fitted with a 400‑gallon water tank and a portable pump for rural fire‑fighting duties, was later repurposed as a general‑purpose lorry and painted in the brigade’s dark‑green ancillary colour scheme.

The die‑cast model is registered GYR 811 and features a black chassis, black interior and a rolled‑up beige canvas canopy stored behind the front number plate. Wiltshire Fire Brigade lettering in yellow, together with the brigade crest, appears on the doors of the open‑back truck. Fitted details include a separate roof hatch, roof spotlight, front registration plate, rear tow hook and a spare wheel positioned between the cabin and the rear section.