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08-04-2011, 06:56 PM
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Bryn Athyn PA Quality Duplex
Al Powell photo
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1989 Duplex/Quality 1500/500. Probably the biggest piece of garbage I have ever had the misfortune of working on/driving. Unfortunately the tub of crap is still around, depite my father's catching it on fire at a third alarm on Philmont Avenue in Lower Moreland Twp about 2-3 years ago (how does someone set a truck on fire and not even burn it bad enough to total it or at the very least warrant a re-paint to red paint job????) This picture circa about 1990- still numbered as "1103" before we went to plain speak,and also has that piece of junk/boat anchor useless "pre-con" valve.
And yes Mister Hooker, that's 1958 F.W.D. sitting in the back. About 16 or 17 years old. <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/fireman.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='  ' />
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Who's mister Hooker?
Quality does not have a great reputation.
I thought that was you in the back!
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[quote name='Frank B' timestamp='1312507044' post='451445']
Who's mister Hooker?
Quality does not have a great reputation.
I thought that was you in the back!
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I'm the guy who spotted his ugly mug last night and bothered him at home to point out that fact. <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/machinegun.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='  ' /> Hey, what are friends for? <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/hysterical.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='  ' /> <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/hysterical.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=' ' /> <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/hysterical.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=' ' /> Cheers, TJ (yup:Hooker) <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/stirpot.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='  ' />
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[quote name='chfc14' timestamp='1312507201' post='451448']
I'm the guy who spotted his ugly mug last night and bothered him at home to point out that fact. <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/machinegun.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=' ' /> Hey, what are friends for? <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/hysterical.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=' ' /> <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/hysterical.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=' ' /> <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/hysterical.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=' ' /> Cheers, TJ (yup:Hooker) <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/stirpot.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=' ' />
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With friends like you, who needs enigmas? <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/hysterical.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=' ' />
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[quote name='theunknowncomic' timestamp='1307700760' post='443590']
it was a 1970 it was replaced in 1999 and sold to a contractor shortly after.
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Does anyone know if the coal mine fire is still burning under Carbondale, the fire started 50 or so years ago?
Rich Dean, Butler, New Jersey, USA
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[quote name='Richard_L_Dean_07405' timestamp='1312680608' post='451717']
Does anyone know if the coal mine fire is still burning under Carbondale, the fire started 50 or so years ago?
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I KNOW THERE IS ONE UNDER CENTRALIA, BUT I DIDN'T KNOW OF ANY UNDER CARBONDALE. CENTRALIA'S IS STILL BURNING.
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[quote name='davepa' timestamp='1312681924' post='451720']
I KNOW THERE IS ONE UNDER CENTRALIA, BUT I DIDN'T KNOW OF ANY UNDER CARBONDALE. CENTRALIA'S IS STILL BURNING.
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Family in Honesdale area told me about it back in the 90's. I will have to ask them when I can.
Centralia is a weird one. I've been through there a number of times starting back in the 70's when it was still a town. On each return trip there'd be fewer buildings until I don't think there were any except for a couple. It is perfect for scenes in a movie or tv show like The Twilight Zone.
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[quote name='Richard_L_Dean_07405' timestamp='1312680608' post='451717']
Does anyone know if the coal mine fire is still burning under Carbondale, the fire started 50 or so years ago?
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Our TV Stations we get here are from the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton area, and I sort of remember a story about mines fires up there. If I am not mistaken there are numerous OLD mine fires burning around the state, they are pretty much sealed up and kept quiet.
Darin Smith
Hughesville, PA
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Thanks to Al, Bruce, and everyone that adds information to these posts. I had heard the story of the deadly tiller crash many times. I never realized it was the old Lancaster Pirsch tiller. That's a sad story, indeed.
Lewistown, PA ran this awesome 1963 IH/Bruco pumper pumper. It had a 750 gpm pump. Mattson Collection
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For Sale on Ebay Right now.
[quote name='tascman' timestamp='1152651096' post='7491']
Trainer, PA had this handsome 1960 Ward LaFrance pumper. Engine # 33-1 had a 1000 gpm pump. Excellent apparatus photography by Bob Norman/Mattson Collection
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Purchased by Sam Simon Sr in the early 90s to use the motor for his 1959 Maxim ex-Pendell Pa.
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08-14-2011, 09:54 PM
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You never see any Centralia rigs posted. Funny because I often see them from the surrounding communities. (before and after the fire)
PA Centrailia 38 Hahn #6382-F
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PA Walnutport 46 Mack E 45 S #1263
Diamond FC Northampton County
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08-26-2011, 10:34 PM
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West Reading Mack E Type?? Bill Witt photo
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PA West Reading 42 Mack E 505 #1066
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08-28-2011, 06:27 PM
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08-28-2011, 06:36 PM
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08-28-2011, 08:04 PM
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