GXN 211 at Merseyside Fire Museum
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- NFS Overseas Contingent going to Normandy January 8, 2019lowdhamstationTo remember the NFS Overseas Columns, we are planning to head for the Normandy Beaches for the D-Day 75th anniversary. A group of twelve of us, eight NFS firemen and four partners are taking the Dodge Mobile Dam, the Austin K2 and a Dennis Trailer Pump for the first week of June this year. Austin K2 ...
- Photos from Papplewick Pumping Station October 29, 2016lowdhamstationA small group took the K2 and Dennis pump, together with a Beresford Stork pump, and the Mobile Canteen. We informed the public about the dangers of the incendiary bomb, and then demonstrated the power of the pumps, running a fairly substantial hand-held branch with two ground monitors, both with 1 1/8″ nozzles. With thanks to ...
- Newark Emergency Services Heritage Show 4-5 July July 1, 2015lowdhamstationWe are down to do a Wartime NFS display at 12:00 and a Cold War AFS display at 15:30 on Saturday, but on Sunday the times are AFS at 10:00 and NFS immediately following at 10:40. We also hope to take part in the vehicle parade (11:10 Sat, 15:00 Sun) and put our TL in ...
- On the Home Front at Rufford Abbey, 27/28 September September 1, 2014lowdhamstationThe NFS & AFS Vehicles Group are again staging a major air raid on the old abbey buildings, with sirens, V1 approaching, ARP clearing the street, a single big explosion, civilians evacuated by ARP, the NFS tackling the fire, WVS assisting with evacuees, medics treating casualties, casualties to stretchers and into ambulance. 2:30-3pm. (Being the 70th ...
- Retford War weekend, 9-10 August August 8, 2014lowdhamstationWe are taking the Turntable Ladder, the K2 and a couple of pumps – the Large Dennis, and the Beresford Stork, as well as the Mobile Canteen. On Saturday, we will be doing pumping demonstrations and training, and hope to get the Turntable Ladder up a couple of times. On Sunday, the NFS will deal with ...
- Progress on the London Dennis No 2 pump March 30, 2014lowdhamstationWe have been gradually stripping down the pump, recovering anything that is salvageable as spares, and preparing the engine for scrap. It is a real shame, as it looks like the engine was fully overhauled only a few working hours before being left to rot. In fact, we think it was hardly run in. As we took ...
- Winter maintenance on Beresford and new Dennis March 4, 2014lowdhamstationThe starter motors of both Dennis pumps have been overhauled by Whyatt & Sons in Stapleford. A nice job at a fair price. As soon as the paint dries, we will try them out. Meanwhile, I did source a set of Austin 8 Main Bearing shells, but failed to remove the caps at the ends. So ...
- The New Dennis No2 Trailer pump December 24, 2013lowdhamstationWe have just acquired a new pump. New to us, and new (1944) relative to the old (1938) one. Although the old one has run well, and has had quite a lot of money spent on it, it still boils in service, and is getting tricky to start. It also needs a repaint, and the ...
- Repairs to Dennis No2 Cylinder Head December 5, 2013lowdhamstationOver the last few years, a crack has appeared across the top of the cylinder head, and it wept a little water when it was running. Clearly not good, and eventually something needed to be done. A couple of weeks ago, Nick Cambray (an old university friend who was visiting), and I removed the head – ...
- Status of the equipment – planned winter work October 2, 2013lowdhamstationVehicles Austin K2 ATV – Runs well, but would benefit from some cosmetics, such as a complete repaint (!), attention to LH front wing, rear trim strip. Austin K4 TL – Runs well, but fuel tank send unit is out of calibration, fuel tank filler pipe leaks when tank is completely full, a couple of dents in ...
2019
- 08/01 - NFS Overseas Contingent going to NormandyTo remember the NFS Overseas Columns, we are planning to head for the Normandy Beaches for the D-Day 75th anniversary. A group of twelve of us, eight NFS firemen and four partners are taking the Dodge Mobile Dam, the Austin … Continue reading →
2016
- 29/10 - Photos from Papplewick Pumping StationA small group took the K2 and Dennis pump, together with a Beresford Stork pump, and the Mobile Canteen. We informed the public about the dangers of the incendiary bomb, and then demonstrated the power of the pumps, running a … Continue reading →
2015
- 01/07 - Newark Emergency Services Heritage Show 4-5 JulyWe are down to do a Wartime NFS display at 12:00 and a Cold War AFS display at 15:30 on Saturday, but on Sunday the times are AFS at 10:00 and NFS immediately following at 10:40. We also hope to … Continue reading →
2014
- 01/09 - On the Home Front at Rufford Abbey, 27/28 SeptemberThe NFS & AFS Vehicles Group are again staging a major air raid on the old abbey buildings, with sirens, V1 approaching, ARP clearing the street, a single big explosion, civilians evacuated by ARP, the NFS tackling the fire, WVS assisting … Continue reading →
- 08/08 - Retford War weekend, 9-10 AugustWe are taking the Turntable Ladder, the K2 and a couple of pumps – the Large Dennis, and the Beresford Stork, as well as the Mobile Canteen. On Saturday, we will be doing pumping demonstrations and training, and hope to … Continue reading →
- 30/03 - Progress on the London Dennis No 2 pumpWe have been gradually stripping down the pump, recovering anything that is salvageable as spares, and preparing the engine for scrap. It is a real shame, as it looks like the engine was fully overhauled only a few working hours … Continue reading →
- 04/03 - Winter maintenance on Beresford and new DennisThe starter motors of both Dennis pumps have been overhauled by Whyatt & Sons in Stapleford. A nice job at a fair price. As soon as the paint dries, we will try them out. Meanwhile, I did source a set … Continue reading →
2013
- 24/12 - The New Dennis No2 Trailer pumpWe have just acquired a new pump. New to us, and new (1944) relative to the old (1938) one. Although the old one has run well, and has had quite a lot of money spent on it, it still boils … Continue reading →
- 05/12 - Repairs to Dennis No2 Cylinder HeadOver the last few years, a crack has appeared across the top of the cylinder head, and it wept a little water when it was running. Clearly not good, and eventually something needed to be done. A couple of weeks … Continue reading →
- 02/10 - Status of the equipment – planned winter workVehicles Austin K2 ATV – Runs well, but would benefit from some cosmetics, such as a complete repaint (!), attention to LH front wing, rear trim strip. Austin K4 TL – Runs well, but fuel tank send unit is out … Continue reading →
- 21/08 - Air Raid at Rufford Abbey 31 Aug-1 SeptIt is now less than 2 weeks to go, and we are starting to make plans for the air raid. We are looking for people to take part – we all had such a good time both last year, and … Continue reading →
- 12/08 - Crich, and the NFRS 999 Day at Newstead AbbeyLast weekend, we took the K2 and a pump to the Crich 1940s weekend simply as a static exhibit, as sadly we did not have the crew for a display. This was partly due to the clash with the Nottinghamshire … Continue reading →
- 06/08 - Woodhall Spa – our best event yet!Back from an absolutely phenomenal weekend at Woodhall Spa. We did an air raid both days early in the afternoon. On Saturday, the sirens sounded, and the bombers came overhead. Bombs fell on the hotel and the ARP wardens were … Continue reading →
- 01/08 - Woodhall Spa this weekend 3-4 AugThis is going to be our biggest event yet. It will be the first and possibly only event with all three WW2 appliances out. It will be the maiden trip for our new NFS mobile canteen. A major event at … Continue reading →
- 24/07 - Lowdham Floods 23 July 2013Following extreme rain on 23rd July, Lowdham suffered a number of flooded houses. Possibly more than an inch of rain fell in half an hour over wide areas of Nottinghamshire. Lowdham, Thurgarton and Southwell were badly affected. It was different … Continue reading →
2012
- 23/12 - Make pumps two – Lowdham floods againIts been a busy week on the pumping side of things. With all this wet weather, Lowdham has flooded a couple of times recently. Last week, John and I did some commissioning on the Beresford pump that we have had … Continue reading →
- 03/11 - Supporting the British Legion, and the AFS in LeicesterToday I took the K2 and Dennis pump to the Paviors Rugby Club at Burnt Stump to support the local branch of the British Legion. Not a large crowd, but worthwhile to raise the profile. Meanwhile, a couple of interesting … Continue reading →
- 14/09 - More photos and a video of the Air Raid at Rufford AbbeyMick Hill has just sent in a selection of his photos, and James walker has edited his video. Mick’s full set of photos is available here, with a special set on the 25 pounder here. James’ video is here. It … Continue reading →
- 03/09 - The Air Raid on Rufford Abbey, 1-2 September 2012The Scenario The ARP wardens were relaxing in their posts when the alert came in. The air raid sirens sounded – five in all around the site, and already the crowd had gathered. You could hear the approaching drone of … Continue reading →
- 20/08 - RAF Cranwell Fly-in DayThe NFS turned out with three vehicles to RAF Cranwell for their Flying Club Fly-in Day in aid to the Air Ambulance. We were privileged to be invited to arrive on the Saturday afternoon, so we could see one of … Continue reading →
- 16/08 - The NFS saves the pub in Crich from an Air RaidThe air raid at Crich Tramway Museum last Saturday: The NFS turn out to an air raid at Crich A wonderful video by James and Karina.
- 14/08 - Sunday at CrichWell, what d’you know? The Germans bombed the same pub again the very next day at the same time! Luckily for the pub, the National Fire Service was on full alert at their base just a few hundred yards up the road, … Continue reading →
- 11/08 - Crich 1940s todayWe had an early start today to get all the vehicles to Crich Tramway Museum in time to get the water supply prepared before the museum opened to the public at 10am. The main event was a scenario just after … Continue reading →
- 29/07 - NFS display at Crich Tramway Museum 1940s weekendJohn Sutcliffe and David Needham have just been to Crich to discuss with Doug our display at the 1940s weekend (11th/12th August). We have been working on a display involving the T/L, K2 and trailer pump. The scenario will involve … Continue reading →
- 08/07 - More Staveley Photos
- 07/07 - NFS at Staveley Armed Forces WeekendToday the K2 and Trailer Pump featured in the Staveley Armed Forces and Veterans Association parade through the town down to Poolbrook Park where we were able to do a pumping display drawing water from the lake. I was assisted … Continue reading →
- 06/07 - Lowdham floods again – make pumps oneThe very heavy rain this morning just to the north of Lowdham all came down the Cocker Beck, reached the top of some of the bridges, and spilled over. At one point Station road was 7 to 8 inches deep, … Continue reading →
- 02/07 - Clumber photos by Mick Hill
- 27/06 - Lovely photos of Clumber by Mick HillMick Hill has taken some lovely photos, and this time, I managed to encourage him to take some action shots to complement the lovely static shots of past events. NFS at Clumber I think these are some of the best … Continue reading →
- 26/06 - Nice photos of Rufford last yearI have just found these: Incendiary lands and ARP injured. (5 photos) ARP warden injured, and firemen arrive. (20 photos) These are photos of our arena scenario, where we had smoke from an ‘incendiary bomb’, which subsequently exploded, injuring an … Continue reading →
- 25/06 - Clumber last weekend, Burton next weekendWe took the Turntable Ladder, and the K2 and Dennis trailer pump. The TL went on Friday evening, via Hannah’s school Prom. The displays on Saturday consisted of a pumping session by the lake, and TL drill. On Sunday, we … Continue reading →
- 18/06 - Wartime Clumber this weekendWe are taking the K4 TL and the K2 and Dennis pump to Clumber Park for the ‘Wartime Clumber’ event organised for the National Trust by Eventplan. We plan to do displays at Noon, 2pm and 4pm. The first will … Continue reading →
- 24/04 - Welland entriesThis year, we are again restricted to a limited space, so I will be looking for a good diversity of entries. As ever, I do need a lot of manpower to put on a good display, so if you would … Continue reading →
- 25/03 - Austin K2 Maintenance – most rust problems repairedHad a busy few days at the farm. We have had the mobile welder in to sort the rot, and have then been round filling, sanding and painting. We are very nearly ready to start re-assembly. Just need to get … Continue reading →
2011
- 26/11 - Instructions for Operation – Dennis No2 350/500 Gall pumpThe original instructions for operation.
- 13/03 - Dennis No2 RestorationThe Dennis priming clutch got weaker and weaker, until one day, the lever hit the end stop and the pump didn’t prime, so it was ‘game over’, and time for a rebuild.
I always remember as a youngster in the 40’s & 50’s there was one of these at Chichester in West Sussex – I wonder what happened tio that one?
Dave Hayward
Nether Heyford
There were two in W Sussex. GXN210 has been converted to a flatbed truck a couple of years ago. GXN 215 is mine and is in running order and should be back in NFS grey within a few months. David