Dorchester ACV Max (Rommel) North Africa 1941

Details
This Dennis Light 4 appliance, registered EUP 313, depicts an example featuring the livery of Durham County Fire Brigade with whom it operated in the post war years. The engine named 'The Aclet' originated in 1941 when it was delivered to Bishop Auckland Fire Brigade passing to Durham County Fire Brigade in 1948. It served with that brigade until 1972, ending its days as a training school appliance.

Painted in red with black chassis proudly carries the County Durham coat of arms on the doors in blue and gold with detailed white lions and also five black diamonds representing coal and the industries dependent on it. Additional bodywork is finished in black with chrome bumpers and wheel hubs. The cab interior is also black.