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Dennis-Gwynne 800 Gallon Turbine
Motor Fire Engine

General Specifications (from the accompanying literature, dated 28 November 1912):

Wheelbase: 11'6", width 6'6"
Weight (unloaded) 4.5 tons
6 cyl. vertical in-line 100 hp "White and Poppe" engine
Water-cooled
High Tension Bosch Magneto with double spark plugs
Four speed transmission (plus one reverse gear)
35 mph top speed
Dennis patent No. 3224 "worm gear" back axle
Artillery wood pattern wheels
34"x5" solid rubber front tires
34"x8" (double) rear tires
Centrifugal high-pressure turbine "Gwynne" pump
Polished brass speedometer
Space for 1500 feet of fire hose
25 gallon gas tank under driver's seat
Body made of ash framework with Baywood Mahogany panels
Seats 10 with room for one man on the rear step
Polished brass edging
Painting and Finishing:
"The whole, including Chassis, painted in first-class style Fire Engine red, lined white with gold leaf mouldings and having the name of the Fire Brigade painted on in suitable position in double shaded gold block letters."