Topic: Solved TGF-160: Christie Front Drive Fire Engine, 1914

[targhediferro]

Can you tell me who's responsible for this strange vehicle?

[fyreline]

That's a Christie front-drive tractor attached to a horse-drawn era steam fire engine. It was used by Engine Company 8 of the Boston Fire Department around 1914 or so.  These front-drive tractors were made by several manufacturers around this time, and were very popular with fire departments large and small as they allowed them to convert formerly horse-drawn steamers and ladder trucks to motorized equipment without replacing the whole unit.

[targhediferro]

That's a perfect and complete replay. A point for you.

[Allan L]

Now that's an interesting way of recycling an unsuccessful attempt at Grand Prix racing.

[nicanary]

Now that's an interesting way of recycling an unsuccessful attempt at Grand Prix racing.

I expect you remember those in the streets , Allan ? Just look at that flywheel - it reminds me of "The Engineers Song" from school rugby days.

[Carnut]

That's a perfect and complete replay. A point for you.

Did you manage to add his point?
There is an on-going problem with adding them...

[Paul Jaray]

I added a point right now.