One of the biggest special interest hobbies is classic vehicles. Within this hobby there are many different sections. One of the more unusual is fire engine collecting. After years of service on the roads of the UK they are usually sold off into private hands. Some enthusiasts spend years looking for old equipment to refit their vehicle into tip top condition!

The result of such dedication can be seen in this great look at classic fire engines. Every year they bring them out for the public to see how things looked in days gone by at rallies all over the country.

So sit back, siren on, blue flashing lights and enjoy these classic fire engines on show.