The Budgie Fire Chief Car Based on a Wolseley 6/80. Also green and black police cars sold as No.5. available in red finish. Budgie in detail...

The Budgie Merryweather Marquis Series III Fire Engine . available in red finish. Budgie in detail...

The Budgie Merryweather Turn Table Ladder Fire Escape . available in red finish at 00 scale. Budgie in detail...

The Budgie Alvis Salamander Fire Crash Tender . available in red finish. Budgie in detail...

The Corgi 2.4 Jaguar Fire Service Car This model was 95mm long.Cost 4/3 available in red finish at 1:47 scale. Corgi in detail...

The Corgi 2.4 Jaguar Fire Service Car This model was 95mm long.Cost 4/3 available in red finish at 1:47 scale. Corgi in detail...

The Corgi Bedford Fire Tender Bedford CA van. Cost 4/3 available in Red finish at 1:144 scale. Corgi in detail...

The Corgi Land Rover LWB Forest Fire Warden .Cost 3/2 available in red finish at 1:44 scale. Corgi in detail...

The Corgi Bedford Utilecon Fire Tender Released in June 1960 and fitted with black roof mounted ladder. Based on a Bedford CA van.Cost 3/6 available in Red finish at 1:44 scale. Corgi in detail...

The Corgi Chevrolet Fire Chief A Chevrolet Impala in Fire Department Red marked FIRE CHIEF. This car has a roof mounted light, suspension and both driver and passenger. Several variations can be found. Some do not have white doors. The car was available with a white lower body as No 482. The example here has shaped hubs but other Impalas were produced with both flat hubs and cast ones. available in red finish at 1:50 scale. Corgi in detail...

The Corgi Chevrolet Fire Chief Chevrolet Impala. There were several versions of this model.Cost 5/6 available in red & white finish at 1:50 scale. Corgi in detail...

The Corgi HGB Angus Firestreak . available in red finish. Corgi in detail...

The Corgi Chubb Pathfinder Airport Fire Truck . available in red finish at 1:48 scale. Corgi in detail...

The Corgi Fire Escape Ladder . available in red finish. Corgi in detail...

The Corgi Simon Snorkel Escape Ladder Dennis Escape Ladder Made from June 1977 to 1981. available in red finish at 1:48 scale. Corgi in detail...

The Corgi Simon Snorkel (Bedford) Included firemen(6).Cost 19/11 available in red finish at 1:47 scale. Corgi in detail...

The Corgi Junior Jaguar Fire Chief .. Corgi Junior in detail...

The Corgi Junior ERF Fire Engine . available in red finish. Corgi Junior in detail...

The Corgi Junior ERF Fire Engine Water Tender . available in red finish. Corgi Junior in detail...

The Corgi Junior Simon Snorkel Fire Engine . available in red & yellow finish. Corgi Junior in detail...

The Corgi Junior Ford Capri Fire Chief . available in red finish. Corgi Junior in detail...

The Dinky Stream Lined Fire Engine In April 1936, Dinky Toys introduced the Streamlined Fire Engine, 25h, which cost 9 pence. From May through to December, the Streamlined Fire Engine appeared in the Dinky Toys advert within the Meccano Magazine. In July, 1936, the model featured on the magazine's prestigious penultimate page where, at a time of almost no colour printing, the page was tinted blue to denote its importance.

In 1953, the model was re-introduced and throughout the summer of that year, the model was advertised in the Meccano Magazine at a cost of 2/11. Although renumbered 250, between 1953 and 1958, the model had smooth black tyres, which were eventually replaced with treaded tyres. The model had a tinplate ladder and brass bell, with the appliances rear fittings painted silver. The model was discontinued in 1962.

The actual fire engine was manufactured by Leyland, the 'Cub' design and chassis, with Merryweather 'Limousine' bodywork and a range of fittings. Throughout the 1930s and 1940s, the Streamlined Fire Engine was popular with many brigades, including Bournemouth, London, Coventry, Stourbridge, Lancaster, Newcastle, Redcar and Carlisle. The vehicle was also exported to Austria.

Launched in 1936, re-issued in 1953, re-numbered in 1954 and deleted in 1962.Cost 9d available in red finish. Dinky in detail...

The Dinky Range Rover Fire Chief . available in red finish at 1:48 scale. Dinky in detail...

The Dinky Stream Lined Fire Engine In April 1936, Dinky Toys introduced the Streamlined Fire Engine, 25h, which cost 9 pence. From May through to December, the Streamlined Fire Engine appeared in the Dinky Toys advert within the Meccano Magazine. In July, 1936, the model featured on the magazine's prestigious penultimate page where, at a time of almost no colour printing, the page was tinted blue to denote its importance.

In 1953, the model was re-introduced and throughout the summer of that year, the model was advertised in the Meccano Magazine at a cost of 2/11. Although renumbered 250, between 1953 and 1958, the model had smooth black tyres, which were eventually replaced with treaded tyres. The model had a tinplate ladder and brass bell, with the appliances rear fittings painted silver. The model was discontinued in 1962.

The actual fire engine was manufactured by Leyland, the 'Cub' design and chassis, with Merryweather 'Limousine' bodywork and a range of fittings. It was fitted with a 29.4 hp straight 6 petrol Z type engine with dual ignition, equipped with a Gwynne pump and fitted with an escape ladder. Throughout the 1930s and 1940s, the Streamlined Fire Engine was popular with many brigades, including Bournemouth, London, Coventry, Stourbridge, Lancaster, Newcastle, Redcar and Carlisle. The vehicle was also exported to Austria.

Launched in 1936, re-issued in 1953, re-numbered in 1954 and deleted in 1962.Cost 2/11 available in red finish. Dinky in detail...

The Dinky Canadian Fire Chief`s Car Although Meccano made no announcement when this model was released, it is thought that it became available in December 1959. It first appeared in a price list dated March 1960, although an Australian catalogue depicted the model at an Australian price of 6/- in August 1959. Various price changes took place during its production life.

Priced at 3/6 on the February 1961 price list. It last appeared in the 1968 catalogue priced at 4/6. The door transfers can be either yellow or white, and the roof light can be either small or large.Cost 5/9 available in red finish at 1:43 scale. Dinky in detail...

The Dinky Fire Engine Illustrated on the back cover of the November 1961 Meccano Magazine.

The tin palte ladder and bell are the some or similar to those on Dinky 250 but the bell is fixed directly to the vehicle body.

There are 2 versions of the tin plate base. The earlier models rivets while the later version has a tab at the back that slots into the body casting. This later version also has red plastic hubs as opposed to the shaped spun hubs on the earlier model.

Cost 5/9 available in red finish. Dinky in detail...

The Dinky ERF Fire Tender The base is fastened with a screw. available in red, red & chrome finish at 1:36 scale. Dinky in detail...

The Dinky Ford Transit Fire Appliance . available in red finish. Dinky in detail...

The Dinky Airport Fire Tender There are 2 variations with different lettering and large or small warning bells. The baseplate is retained with a screw and provides access to the battery compartment.

The body of the real vehicle was by Alfred Miles. available in red finish at 1:36 scale. Dinky in detail...

The Dinky Land Rover Fire Appliance . available in red finish. Dinky in detail...

The Dinky Merryweather Marquis Fire Tender 7 inches long with operating water pump shown in the Dinky catalogue No5 in May 1969 and No6 in May 1970 for 27/6.Cost 27/6 available in red, met. red finish at 1:50 scale. Dinky in detail...

The Dinky Transit Fire Appliance . available in red, met red finish at 1:36 scale. Dinky in detail...

The Dinky Fire Rescue Gift Set includes 195 Fire Chiefs Range Rover, 282 Land Rover Fire Appliance and 384 Fire Rescue Truck. available in red finish. Dinky in detail...

The Dinky Fire Engine Released December 1952 as No555 with a UK price of 9/4. 5½ inches long. January 1953 saw the price drop to 8/3, and again in April to 7/11. By September 1953 the price had again dropped to 7/3. Renumbered 955 in March 1954. June 1955 price increased to 7/6, and again in February 1958 to 7/9, but in January 1959 the price had gone down to 7/6. In 1960, windows were fitted to the model and in May 1961 the price had increased to 8/6, November 1961 8/7, May 1962 to 9/-, but in January 1964 the price had gone down to 8/11. January 1966 an increase to 9/11, July 1966 to 10/1, 1967 10/3, 1968 10/9, and May 1969, the last year that the model appeared in a sales catalogue to 12/6. Also available as part of 957 Fire gift set with 257 and 956. This example was supplied in a blue striped box marked Dinky Supertoys 955. The model featured an extending Ladder and the chassis was marked No555Cost 7/6 available in red finish at 1:43 scale. Dinky in detail...

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.Cost 13/3 available in red finish at 1:43 scale. Dinky in detail...

The Dinky Berliet Turntable fire escape 7 3/4in long and the ladder extended 14 3/4 in. Shown in Dinky catalogue No 6 May 1970 for 19/11. The previous Bedford version was replaced by this one, the French Berliet 568 renumbered 956 with different wheel hubs and different colours. As follows:- Metallic red with white back, white interior; Metallic red with white back, white interior, "Falck" issue; Red with black back, white interior; Red or metallic red ? with silver back, white interior.Cost 13/6 available in red finish. Dinky in detail...

The Dinky Fire Service Set Illustrated in the December 1959 Meccano Magazine this set consisted of No 955 Fire Engine, 965 Turntable Escape and 257 Fire Chiefs car.Cost 23/6 available in red finish. Dinky in detail...

The French Dinky Citroen 2CV Fourgonnette, Pompiers/ Incendie .Cost 310 Fr available in red finish. French Dinky in detail...

The French Dinky Delahaye Fire Escape This was the first French Dinky Supertoy. It was renumbered 899. available in red finish. French Dinky in detail...

The French Dinky Berliet Fire Tender Renumbered 583. available in red finish. French Dinky in detail...

The French Dinky Berliet Turntable Fire Escape . available in red finish. French Dinky in detail...

The French Dinky Peugeot J7 Van In 1967, after an eight year gap, French Dinky re-introduced model 570. The new model was not, however, an update of 570/1, the Somua Panhard Parisian bus, but the introduction of a new Peugeot J7 delivery van. Designated 570/2, the Peugeot J7 "Allo Fret" was 108mm long and cost Fr. 17 (new Francs). In the livery of "Allo Fret", a logistics company, the 570/2 version, introduced sliding doors, rear doors that opened and lifted, internal fittings, suspension and jewelled headlights. Its most distinctive feature was the blue plastic roof with an antenna, which was replaced by a white roof in the 1968 modification, 570/3. The model was withdrawn in 1971. Rare variants of the model include the orange, 570A, the Peugeot J7 "Autoroutes" and the 570P, the Peugeot J7 Pompiers. These were withdrawn in 1971 and 1972, respectively.Cost Fr. 17 available in red, blue finish. French Dinky in detail...

The French Dinky Turntable Ladder Fire Engine Renumbered from 32D. available in red finish. French Dinky in detail...

The Husky Jaguar Fire Chief . available in red finish. Husky in detail...

The Husky Simon Snorkel Fire Engine .Cost 2/- available in red finish. Husky in detail...

The Impy Fire Engine A Merryweather vehicle with extending ladder and turntable. available in red finish. Impy in detail...

The Lone Star Fire Chief Car A Ford Corsair. One of the Lone Star Flyers series. available in red finish at 1:58 scale. Lone Star in detail...

The Lone Star Fire engine . available in red finish. Lone Star in detail...

The Lone Star Fire engine . available in red finish. Lone Star in detail...

The Lone Star Chevrolet Corvair Fire Chief . available in red finish at 1:50 scale. Lone Star in detail...

The Matchbox Merryweather Marquis Series III Fire Engine . available in red finish. Matchbox in detail...

The Matchbox Fire Pumper Shown in the 1969 catalogue badged with a Denver logo.Cost 2/4 available in red finish at 1:104 scale. Matchbox in detail...

The Matchbox Land Rover Fire Truck Rare versions have grey wheels and transfer lettering 'KENT FIRE BRIGADE'. Black wheeled versions have words on a paper label. Rear pump detail. available in red finish. Matchbox in detail...

The Matchbox Ford Galaxie Fire Chiefs Car This was a transitional model also available with Superfast wheels. available in red finish. Matchbox in detail...

The Matchbox Alvis Foamite Crash Tender . available in red finish. Matchbox in detail...

The Matchbox Accessory Pack Fire Station The original issue fire station had a red roof and different decal to side wall.

The green roof station was meant to be released as an ambulance station but marketing suggested this would not sell well. There were also Gift Sets of the fire station released with three 1-75 vehicles. available in red doors and green roof finish. Matchbox Accessory Pack in detail...

The Matchbox King Size Fire Tender . available in red finish. Matchbox King Size in detail...

The Matchbox King Size Merryweather Turntable Ladder In real life this unit had sliding doors in the cab. That’s rather unusual.

In 1971+1972 it was released as Matchbox SuperKings by the same number K-15, in metallic red and it got different (silver) wheels/hubs. available in red finish at 1:60 scale. Matchbox King Size in detail...

The Matchbox Models of YesterYear Shand Mason Fire Engine . available in blue finish. Matchbox Models of YesterYear in detail...

The Matchbox Superfast Snorkel Fire Engine . available in red, black finish. Matchbox Superfast in detail...

The Matchbox Superfast Snorkel Fire Engine . available in red finish. Matchbox Superfast in detail...

The Matchbox Superfast Fire Engine . available in red finish. Matchbox Superfast in detail...

The Matchbox Superfast Blaze Buster Versions exist with a black ladder. available in red finish. Matchbox Superfast in detail...

The Matchbox Superfast Merryweather Fire engine made in about 1969. available in red finish. Matchbox Superfast in detail...

The Matchbox Superfast Metro Airport Foam Unit . available in yellow finish. Matchbox Superfast in detail...

The Matchbox Superfast Carmichael Rescue Vehicle Fire available in red, white finish. Matchbox Superfast in detail...

The Matchbox Superfast Super GT Fire Rescue Car . available in orange, red, met. blue finish. Matchbox Superfast in detail...

The Matchbox Superfast Snorkel . available in red finish. Matchbox Superfast in detail...

The Spot-On Fire Dept. Land Rover A New Zealand version. available in red finish at 1:42 scale. Spot-On in detail...

The Spot-On Land Rover LWB Fire Dept . available in red finish at 1:42 scale. Spot-On in detail...

The Spot-On RAF Fire Service Land Rover . available in blue finish at 1:42 scale. Spot-On in detail...

The Wiking Magirus DL 30 fire escape (620-39) available in red finish at 1:87 scale. Wiking in detail...