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The BBC’s MCR21 or Mobile Control Room 21. It is the most original and complete example of a BBC Monochrome OB van.

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The Vehicle Handbooks

The Vehicle:-

The Engine is a 4.75 Lt. 6 cylinder OHV 66 deg. inclined Petrol unit with 109 BHP output.

Engine workshop manual PDF
Fuel workshop manual PDF
Cooling workshop manual PDF
Lubrication system W/manual PDF
Clutch workshop manual PDF
General information PDF
Period Advert
Large Engine picture

The Vehicle:-

The Chassis is a Commer type C.762 7 ton F/C 13′ 6″ wheelbase

Index and Chassis workshop manual PDF
Gearbox workshop manual PDF
Transmission workshop manual PDF
Front Axle & Steering W/manual PDF
Brakes workshop manual PDF
Chassis & Wheels W/manual PDF
Electrical workshop manual PDF

MCR21's Engine June 2019 — MCR21's Engine in June 2019

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Introductory video showing MCR21 before work starts

News:-

The Workshop Handbook for the Engine has been scanned and the PDF files added.

Work is completed on removing the technical equipment from MCR21 and it is now at the vehicle restorers.

The BTTT held the project launch for MCR21 on the 16-18th August at the Amberley Chalk Pits Museum. There were displays of two vintage cameras, equipment, videos, etc. It was a successful weekend and well received by all who attended.

In parallel with the vehicle restoration work our volunteer team is working on equipment that will be reinstalled on completion of the vehicle work.

The Archive:-

Our Newsletters

The Donate Page

Contact Us:-

Brian@mcr21.org.uk

Nick@mcr21.org.uk

The Future

We have formed a CIO trust to own and restore MCR21 and ensure its future. When completed we will exhibit MCR21 for educational purposes to explain the technology of how television programs were made.

Supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund

About MCR21

Commissioned in 1963, MCR21 was one of the BBCs “Main Fleet” Outside Broadcast vans at the centre of outside broadcast programmes.

Corporate Sponsorship

Sponsor MCR21, events, exhibits and even equipment. Contact us about becoming a patron of MCR21, corporate sponsorship and other ways to support the Broadcast Television Technology Trust.

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