Oxford Diecast Newcastle Fire Brigade AEC Mercury TL
Product Code: 76AM002
Production Details:
Delivered in 1966 at a cost of �11,700 this was the
second AEC Merryweather TL of Newcastle and Gateshead Joint Fire SERVICE. It
was assigned from new to Newcastle and Gateshead headquarters fire station
at Pilgrim Street in the city centre. In April, 1974 it became part of the
new Tyne & Wear Metropolitan Fire Brigades fleet and was repainted red.
Later operating in the reserve fleet it was withdrawn and sold in 1987.
Colours were deep burgundy with vermillion trim and SILVER lining.
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