Thread Rating:
  • 0 Vote(s) - 0 Average
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
THINGS FROM MY COLLECTION
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='Usa' />


Attached Files Thumbnail(s)
   
Reply
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='Usa' />


Attached Files Thumbnail(s)
   
Reply
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='Usa' />


Attached Files Thumbnail(s)
   
Reply
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='Usa' />


Attached Files Thumbnail(s)
   
Reply
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='Usa' />


Attached Files Thumbnail(s)
   
Reply
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='Usa' />


Attached Files Thumbnail(s)
   
Reply
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='Usa' />


Attached Files Thumbnail(s)
   
Reply
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='Usa' />


Attached Files Thumbnail(s)
   
Reply
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='Usa' />


Attached Files Thumbnail(s)
   
Reply
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='Usa' />


Attached Files Thumbnail(s)
   
Reply
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='Usa' />


Attached Files Thumbnail(s)
   
Reply
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='Usa' />


Attached Files Thumbnail(s)
   
Reply
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='Usa' />


Attached Files Thumbnail(s)
   
Reply
[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='Usa' /> [/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.
Reply
[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='Usa' />

[/quote]

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



I believe this rig was sitting on a dealer's lot in Livermore, ME, ca 2002.
Reply
[quote name='tascman' timestamp='1323639019' post='466850']

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='Usa' />

[/quote]



This is now part of the Andy Leider collection.
Reply
[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='Usa' />

[/quote]



Candia Volunteer Fire Department , Candia, New Hampshire



[url="http://www.firenews.org/nh/CandiaNHexE4.jpg"]http://www.firenews.org/nh/CandiaNHexE4.jpg[/url]



[url="http://www.candiavfd.org/index.htm"]http://www.candiavfd.org/index.htm[/url]
Reply
Scott, always enjoy your Sunday show!
Reply
[quote name='tascman' timestamp='1323124163' post='466173']

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='Usa' />

[/quote]



Providence Body Co.
Reply
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='Tongue' />



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='Usa' />


Attached Files Thumbnail(s)
   
Reply


Bookmarks

Forum Jump:


Users browsing this thread: 4 Guest(s)