Driving Experience Days: Experience the thrill of being a fireman in the 1950s during
this exciting classic fire engine ride in Bicester! The Bedford
‘Green Goddess’ Fire Engine is an absolute beauty of a machine, and
with a pumping capacity of 4000 l/min and a maximum speed of 65mph
on road, you're guaranteed an utterly unforgettable day.
On arrival at the track you'll first greet the staff and
register your details, then follow the instructor out towards the
mammoth vehicle for your adrenaline-fuelled passenger ride.
The
instructor will talk you through the various controls of the fire
engine, the functions that allowed it to operate, and the
difference between engines in the 50's compared to modern day
vehicles.
Once you're comfortable, it's time to set off! The
instructor will take you round the purpose-built track with all the
skill of a fully-trained fireman, showcasing the burliness of the
fire engine and demonstrating how firemen in the 1950s would act in
an emergency.
With a 4.
9 litre Bedford petrol engine doing 6 miles
per gallon, you can appreciate just how times have changed!
This is a vintage vehicle passenger ride like no other, and is
sure to be a hit with fans of classic service vehicles and the fire
department, adults and children alike! Experience the rugged nature
of these huge machines in the wonderful Bicester countryside, the
perfect experience gift that you'll remember for a lifetime!
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