THINGS FROM MY COLLECTION

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I would like to dedicate tonight's posts to the memory of Wagonman. RIP <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sleep.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='-_-' />



Here is a nice profile shot of a beautiful Ahrens-Fox X-Freeport, NY. Bill Schwartz pic/Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

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Centerpoint, NY had this Mack L pumper. Bill Scwartz pic/Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

[Guest]

Baton Rouge, LA ran this 1974 American LaFrance 85' Snorkel. Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

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Greenville, SC had this 1922 Stutz pumper. Notes on the slide mount also indicate that this rig might be Greenville, NY. Can anyone confirm either way? Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

[Guest]

I wonder if Middletown, NY still has this wonderful American LaFrance pumper? Bill Schwartz pic/Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

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Mottville, NY had this wonderful Ford cab-over/Sanford pumper. Jim Burner pic/Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

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Horry County, SC operated this 1981 Chevrolet/American LaFrance 750 gpm pumper. Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

[Guest]

This slide is slowly turning purple as it decays over time. Thought it best to scan and share before it's gone.



Omaha, NB Engine # 40 was this Seagrave pumper. Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

[Guest]

This IH pumper is from somewhere in New Hampshire. Paul Finn pic/Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

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Bayville, NY shown in a parade shot with their 700 Series American LaFrance pumper. Bill Schwartz pic/Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

[Guest]

Copake, NY ran this nice 1962 IH-R/Maxim 750.750 pumper. Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

[Guest]

West McCraken, KY (anywhere near phil MaCraken) operated this 1964 Ward LaFrance/Hi-Ranger 1000/250/85' snorkel. This rig is X-Union Carbide of Paducah, KY. Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

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Aberdeen, SD had this 1927 American LaFrance pumper. Larry Phillips pic/Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

[theunknowncomic]

[quote name='tascman' timestamp='1323639929' post='466855']Bayville, NY shown in a parade shot with their 700 Series American LaFrance pumper. Bill Schwartz pic/Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> [/quote]this engine was sent to denaples junkyard in dunmore,pa in 1989 when american la france moved out of their original service center on the o neill highway in dunmore. it sat outside at ALF for several years.

[msm618]

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This IH pumper is from somewhere in New Hampshire. Paul Finn pic/Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

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Candia, NH, west of Manchester on Rt. 101.



I believe this rig was sitting on a dealer's lot in Livermore, ME, ca 2002.

[marco17]

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I wonder if Middletown, NY still has this wonderful American LaFrance pumper? Bill Schwartz pic/Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

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This is now part of the Andy Leider collection.

[Guest]

[quote name='tascman' timestamp='1323639754' post='466854']

This IH pumper is from somewhere in New Hampshire. Paul Finn pic/Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

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Candia Volunteer Fire Department , Candia, New Hampshire



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[Guest]

Scott, always enjoy your Sunday show!

[Guest]

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Webster, MA had this 1971 Ford C squad. Those of us old enough can remember seeing this Civil Defense decal in many locations. "Duck and Cover"! Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

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Providence Body Co.

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Here's a few more for Monday, the 12th... <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />



Saint Louis, MO Engine # 31 was this 1963 Mack C 1000 gpm pumper. Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />