SX 894
Leyland Cub
This is a 1920 Leyland FE U4 V4 (Fire Engine, U4 engine, V4 back axle)
It was delivered new to Scottish Oils Ltd in 1920 and used as a factory fire engine until 1968.
From 1968 -1980, the appliance was displayed in the Edinburgh Fire Museum, but sadly had to be disposed of as there was no room available for it following the museum's relocattion to Lauriston.
In 1980 The Festival Committee, North Western Transport Museum Society loaned it to the London Science Museum where it was given an inventory number of 1980-777.
In September 2011 it was given on a 10 year loan to Strathclyde Fire & Rescue Preservation Group.
On Monday, 26th September, 2011 the vehicle left its Swindon storage facility on a low loader and on Wednesday, 28th September, 2011 it was delivered to the Strathclyde Fire & Rescue Museum and Heritage Centre in Greenock.
It carries a Rees centrifugal pump with a delivery of 375 galls/min at 100 lbs/sq in. The Leyland 4 cylinder 55hp petrol engine drives through a cone clutch and 4 speed gearbox to a worm drive back axle. It has rear wheel brakes and a transmission brake.
