[quote name='Fireman5230' post='205336' date='Apr 15 2008, 13:23 ']Newark had a total of 8 R model engines and 1 R model Rescue.
2 in 1968
2 in 1969
4 in 1972 *1 (Engine 6) had a High Pressure Pump and 2 booster reels.
1 in 1975 *Rescue 1 - LAST R model and MACK in the City.
Here are shots of Engine 6 (Busiest Engine in NJ at the time) Its a 1972 Engine that was delivered in Red and with in a short time took the Lime color of Newark. It was in front line service for just 5 years before going to Spare status.[/quote]
Thanks for the info and photos.
2 in 1968
2 in 1969
4 in 1972 *1 (Engine 6) had a High Pressure Pump and 2 booster reels.
1 in 1975 *Rescue 1 - LAST R model and MACK in the City.
Here are shots of Engine 6 (Busiest Engine in NJ at the time) Its a 1972 Engine that was delivered in Red and with in a short time took the Lime color of Newark. It was in front line service for just 5 years before going to Spare status.[/quote]
Thanks for the info and photos.