Details of Dinky 956 Turntable Fire Escape
The Dinky Turntable Fire Escape. This is the early Bedford version released in February 1958 and advertised on the back of that months Meccano Magazine. Later Versions were fitted with windows. Measurements are Overall length 185 mm and 363 mm with ladder extended. This version has no interior detail. The original price was 13/3 . It was available in red finish at 1:43 scale. Released as Dinky 956 in 1958 withdrawn as Dinky 956 in 1970.
Base:
tin plate baseModel features:
bells, crank operated, ladder, turntable ladderOrganisation:
fire and rescueOrigin:
Made in EnglandPackaging:
blue striped box, cardboard box, display boxVehicle make:
Bedford, bellVehicle model:
S typeVehicle type:
fire engineWheels:
cast grooved hubs, red plastic hubs, tyres with treadWindows:
windowsIf you know about this model you can add more detail by email to: diecastplusinfo@gmail.com where you can also send pictures of your models to add to the site.
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