[quote name='alpowg' post='133200' date='Jul 25 2007, 17:07 ']Lindsay - additional info:
I list this as being purchased new by the Philadelphia Steam Fire Engine Company-Pottstown (Montgomery Co.),PA in 9-59. Were 700 series built as late as 1959?? It is reported to be one of the last 700s built?? It was originally painted all red. In 11-73 after being scorched at a fire at the Hill School in Pottstown it was repainted by Hamerly white over lime yellow. Obviously the cab front lighting was upgraded at that time or before. In 1987 it was sold to Elkland (Tioga Co.)PA where it received the white over red paint job. In 1999 it was sold to a TX location.[/quote]
Al:
In reviewing my ALF information, it appears the pumpers received the 800 designation from mid 1956 thru the end of their production. The 900 Series was introduced sometime in 1958. The ladders still received the 700 designation until the 900 Series was introduced. Some of the 700 Series apparatus did have 900 Series type accessories such as headlights and turn signals.
It appears I have incorrectly called this an 800 Series Ladder. I apologize to all of the ALF lovers on this site.
Lindsay D
Richardson, TX
I list this as being purchased new by the Philadelphia Steam Fire Engine Company-Pottstown (Montgomery Co.),PA in 9-59. Were 700 series built as late as 1959?? It is reported to be one of the last 700s built?? It was originally painted all red. In 11-73 after being scorched at a fire at the Hill School in Pottstown it was repainted by Hamerly white over lime yellow. Obviously the cab front lighting was upgraded at that time or before. In 1987 it was sold to Elkland (Tioga Co.)PA where it received the white over red paint job. In 1999 it was sold to a TX location.[/quote]
Al:
In reviewing my ALF information, it appears the pumpers received the 800 designation from mid 1956 thru the end of their production. The 900 Series was introduced sometime in 1958. The ladders still received the 700 designation until the 900 Series was introduced. Some of the 700 Series apparatus did have 900 Series type accessories such as headlights and turn signals.
It appears I have incorrectly called this an 800 Series Ladder. I apologize to all of the ALF lovers on this site.
Lindsay D
Richardson, TX
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