Reading (Berks County)
Keystone State Relics
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[quote name='jlg1875' timestamp='1320202339' post='462291']
Thanks Dave, I shoulda known better than to question the Mack guru! lol Hope you and yours are doing well. [/quote] We are running into some rough times right now, but doing ok. I am sorry that we had a misunderstanding earlier this year, let's try it again next year... I still want to show you around Adams County whenever you come in.
[quote name='psjboyz' timestamp='1320461317' post='462674']
Reading (Berks County) [/quote] Looks like it could be an old Philly TDA!
John Hinant
Retired Member of Richmond VA Fire Bureau October 25, 1858 - October 25, 2020 = 162 years old The sixth oldest paid, documented, Fire Department in the United States First established in 1782 "In God We Trust - All Others We Take For Granted"
[quote name='Truckman' timestamp='1320461786' post='462676']
Looks like it could be an old Philly TDA! [/quote] That looks like a Maxim ladder witch whould be right , the phily rigs were repowerd 1950 Amercan Lafrance 700's with new B-85 Mack tractors
[quote name='GA_Dave' timestamp='1320412555' post='462555']
The single rear tires would indicate that this rigs is a "Rear Admiral" with all wheel steering. Don't hold me to it, but I think Pennsburg bought this one used from Edina, MN.[/quote] Dave, You are correct. See below from Al Powell's files. Bruce 1969 Seagrave, series, canopy cab, 100 ft Rear Admiral RBL aerial ladder, 4 wheel steering option-under 10 mph, RW 671 Detroit diesel, Allison 4-speed auto trans, 5 KW Onan gasoline generator, in 1983 purchased from Edina 65-11 (Hennepin Co.),MN where in service as Truck 90 for $52,759, housed 8-18-84, was Seagrave demo with 85 ft ladder-Chicago was interested in 100 ft ladders only so Seagrave replaced ladder and sold to Chicago, original 85 ft ladder sold to Columbus,IN as replacement for their 1946 Seagrave’s main (ser.no.C7205 painted 12-11- 46), completely refurbed by co.members under direction of member Bill Butterweck-skilled auto and truck body mechanic- repainted RW from RBL, in 1994 ladder failed certification testing, in 1995 offered for sale, in 1996 asked $10,000 obo-sold to dealer in FL or AL?
Bruce W. Anderson
Historian Southeastern PA Region
[quote name='psjboyz' timestamp='1320461317' post='462674']
Reading (Berks County) [/quote] bought new by the Keystone FC OF READING IN 1959, 85'aerial, replaced 1983
[quote name='Dr. Stinebaugh' timestamp='1320494857' post='462687']
bought new by the Keystone FC OF READING IN 1959, 85'aerial, replaced 1983 [/quote] Reading PA Keystone 1960 Mack B-85 #1393 (Hahn body)
[quote name='psjboyz' timestamp='1320461317' post='462674']
Reading (Berks County) [/quote] Since it has the big 3 on the front and the identifying lettering removed from the door, was it later re-assigned to Ladder 3 at 9th and Marion Streets after the Seagrave went in-service at Keystone?
[quote name='psjboyz' timestamp='1320530471' post='462747']Sellersville (Bucks County)[/quote]refurbed in 1990 at american la france in throop,pa
[quote name='psjboyz' timestamp='1320584236' post='462842']City of Lebanon (Lebanon County)[/quote]1961 american la france with a century cab installed in 1982 later sold to rexmont fire co North cornwall twp,pa they replaced it in 1997 with an E\-One 75' quint.
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