The complete vehicle was built on a 12ft wheel base chassis. It was designed to offer fire departments a variety of accessories which could be supplied and fitted to requirement. The body is of the limousine type which provides transverse seating giving greater protection for the crew of 11 behind the driver. The pump, pump drive and rear axle are arranged for easy access. The top of the body is covered with linrubber providing a durable hardwearing surface. Protection for the outside panels is provided by inside steel panelling. The windscreen made of special safety glass was fitted as standard.

The Leyland Cub FK7 was used in many different fire service around the world and is noted for its capability of pumping 700 gallons of water per minute. Its 6 cylinder 4.7 litre engine provided 85 bhp and operated to give a smooth and efficient performance from 200 to 3000 rpm.

This special edition model is reproduced with the 50 ft extendable wheeled escape ladder.

The (Y9-4) 1936 Leyland Cub Fire Engine FK-7 joined the range in 1989. The model was mostly of diecast construction with the use of plastic being kept to a minimum and it really is a work of art as the model is highly detailed and very accurate.

Livery: (Tampo)
'LEYLAND' and 'WORKS FIRE SERVICE' in gold with black shadow effect on both body sides.
Gold coachlining to side panels and bonnet panels.

Variations/Rarities: It had a Bright red body & chassis with chromed underframe and a silver plated diecast rear step. It had a black plastic roof with hoses molded in white plastic. The grille & headlights, spotlight, rooflight and the hose ends were chrome plated plastic and the seats were light brown plastic. It was fitted with clear plastic windows.
The ladder escape wheels were red painted 16 spoke diecast metal. It had a light brown plastic extending 3 piece ladder with top & pulley wheels in white. Brass chains were fixed to the sides of the ladder.
Although there are no variations meaning there are no rareties a few examples have been found that have the brightwork plated with brass rather than the usual chrome. These are pre production models and are very rare.

It was released as a'Special Edition' with no mention of the word 'Limited' on the box although only 41,000 were made. The diecast baseplate however states it is a 'Special Limited Edition'.

Scale: 1:49

Leyland Works Fire Service

'Special Edition' O-type box

'Special Limited Edition' baseplate