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[Mark V. Carr]

I think this rig was the highlight of young Andrew's day, especially seein's how he got to ride in the officer's seat as the operator ground the gears along for a couple of miles. Darn, the young whipper-snappers thought this rig was really something to see and hear but I spent many hot days riding in the jump seat or driving one of these old beasts back in my hayday.



But, that was way back when they weren't even a glimmer in their young mama's eyes. But, I digress - this rig is a 1973 Ward LaFrance Ambassador 1000/500 Pumper as Engine 73, #80-694, Ex-Erie Hose Co Susquehanna, PA, Ex-Toptan, PA, Ex-Parrottsville, TN.



I did manage to shoot a picture from the jumpseat and we rumbled along the mountain highway.



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