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Wigan Fire Engine,
Wigan Fire Engine,
Photo: RON HUNT
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Item #: 10229
A photograph of what is thought to be Wigan Fire Brigades first turntable ladder appliance. made by Merryweather. Note the solid tyres.

Comment by: Norman Price on 2nd April 2009 at 08:56

Thanks for the excellent pictures, Ron. If it helps, I don't think this the turntable ladder. I think it is the Motor Steam pump EK126 which was named LAYLAND after a member of the watch committee. Hope this helps. Norman.

Comment by: Phil Taylor on 21st October 2021 at 01:51

The location of this photo is the North corner of Chapel Lane and King Street

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