Thanks, BA000049 , for the interesting history on the East Whiteland Hahn - always a favorite part of these posts. Also, appreciation to Motorcyle 73 for sharing the on-the-scene photo of Pawtuxet Engine 6. Nice work, gentlemen.
[quote name='Mack505' post='118102' date='Jun 10 2007, 21:49 ']Shot this one at Lynnfield yesterday. 1973 750 gpm from Klingerstown (PA? not sure). Note the vanity plate.
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yes pennsylvania
tom bretz a ffII,retired disabled ff/emt from Kingston PA F D,own 2 wardlafranceengs a 49,a66,member of iaff 840,six cnty fire asso,pa state firemen's assoc, pa pump primers,schuylkill historic fire soc(spaamfaa's newest chapter--black diamond),luzerne cnty fire/rescue,life mem of columbian fire co kingston,former app op at laflin,edwrdsvlle,forty fort all in pa
[quote name='grumpyFF' post='118293' date='Jun 11 2007, 14:10 ']I must have walked right past you ...Great show yesterday.[/quote]
yeah and us too,we were there unfortunately my photos insider did not come out too well real dark inside building. i think just about every buff that stepped foot in the buildind had the amazed look at what was there
tom bretz a ffII,retired disabled ff/emt from Kingston PA F D,own 2 wardlafranceengs a 49,a66,member of iaff 840,six cnty fire asso,pa state firemen's assoc, pa pump primers,schuylkill historic fire soc(spaamfaa's newest chapter--black diamond),luzerne cnty fire/rescue,life mem of columbian fire co kingston,former app op at laflin,edwrdsvlle,forty fort all in pa
[quote name='grumpyFF' post='118207' date='Jun 11 2007, 10:07 ']Found this one at the Catskill Fire-Cats Antique Apparatus Show and Muster yesterday, in Circleville, NY. I could not find any info on it,
Hahn with Ford V8 badges from Hamburg, PA[/quote]
Additional info:
1935 Ford V-8/Hahn. Built by Hahn in Hamburg for Union FC-Hamburg (Berks Co.),PA. Originally a 2 tank chemical truck. In 1943 a 500 gpm front-mount pump was added. Protected the Hahn plant. In 1951 the underwriters surveyed the Borough of Hamburg and found the fire company had obsolete equipment. Hahn was building apparatus for a multitude of customers but the hometown was suffering. The result was the complete rebuild of the 1935 by Hahn and two new front-mount pumpers on Ford chassis by Hahn. In service in Hamburg until 1967.
[quote name='wardengine' post='118294' date='Jun 11 2007, 14:13 ']yeah and us too,we were there unfortunately my photos insider did not come out too well real dark inside building. i think just about every buff that stepped foot in the buildind had the amazed look at what was there[/quote]
Andy was the most surprised person of all at the press coverage and the turnout.
Us pixers really do have to work out some sort of sign-in place (probably right next to what ever entrance is being used,) There were at least 6 of us there.
1935 Ford V-8/Hahn. Built by Hahn in Hamburg for Union FC-Hamburg (Berks Co.),PA. Originally a 2 tank chemical truck. In 1943 a 500 gpm front-mount pump was added. Protected the Hahn plant. In 1951 the underwriters surveyed the Borough of Hamburg and found the fire company had obsolete equipment. Hahn was building apparatus for a multitude of customers but the hometown was suffering. The result was the complete rebuild of the 1935 by Hahn and two new front-mount pumpers on Ford chassis by Hahn. In service in Hamburg until 1967.[/quote]
Thanks Al. All that was mentioned yesterday but I forgot it (had no time to write it down; kept meeting people and explaining things or asking questions.)
Yes it was dark (photographically speaking). Really have to wait a good length of time for the flash to be fully charged. I'll post some of the better ones.
06-11-2007, 07:50 PM (This post was last modified: 06-11-2007, 07:52 PM by wardengine.)
[quote name='Bklyn Phil' post='118353' date='Jun 11 2007, 19:09 ']Andy was the most surprised person of all at the press coverage and the turnout.
Us pixers really do have to work out some sort of sign-in place (probably right next to what ever entrance is being used,) There were at least 6 of us there.[/quote]
i thought i was clearly marked with my ward lafrance hat & green spaamfaa shirt until i found them for sale!!! unbelieveable very hard to find too. i truely enjoyed the day and also had the overwhelming look like every body had when they entered the building. looking forward to next year!!!!
tom bretz a ffII,retired disabled ff/emt from Kingston PA F D,own 2 wardlafranceengs a 49,a66,member of iaff 840,six cnty fire asso,pa state firemen's assoc, pa pump primers,schuylkill historic fire soc(spaamfaa's newest chapter--black diamond),luzerne cnty fire/rescue,life mem of columbian fire co kingston,former app op at laflin,edwrdsvlle,forty fort all in pa
[quote name='wardengine' post='118368' date='Jun 11 2007, 19:51 ']i thought i was clearly marked with my ward lafrance hat & green spaamfaa shirt until i found them for sale!!! unbelieveable very hard to find too. i truely enjoyed the day and also had the overwhelming look like every body had when they entered the building. looking forward to next year!!!![/quote]
I Was there too sitting in my 58 ward with my firepics.net sign in my windshield. will be at a.t.c.a. father's day show in pa this weekend
Hey! Thanks for the cool detailed pics of the Hahn's at the muster. Do you happen to know the owners of the antique Hahn, Bloomsberg and Hamburg Hahn? Please let me know!
Citizens Fire Company No. 1 of Oberlin. Company 43, Dauphin County, Pa. This company is no longer in service, having mereged recently with the Goodwill Fire Company of Enhuat to form the Swatara Township Volunteer Fire Company, Company 49.
Old Engine 43
1973 Hahn
Picture by Brian Glasmire.
Jesse Shutt
Fisherville Volunteer Fire Company #1 (Dauphin Company 216)
Upper Dauphin County Emergency Medical Services (Dauphin Company 6)
Past President Dauphin County Volunteer Firemen's Association