The fire engines had once been in active service across the region in Newcastle, Gateshead and Middlesbrough. One of the vehicles arrived at Beamish on 21 February Mr Sturrock said the trucks ...

One of the vehicles was driven to Beamish through Gateshead and Newcastle last week. The other appliance will be transferred at a later date as it needs to be transported on a low-loader.

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service have donated an impressive pair of Leyland emergency vehicles to Beamish ... seen active duty across Newcastle, Gateshead and Middlesbrough.