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Title: Solved TGF-160: Christie Front Drive Fire Engine, 1914
Post by: targhediferro on July 11, 2013, 08:16:13 AM

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

Title: Re: TGF-160
Post by: fyreline on July 11, 2013, 08:27:00 AM

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.

Title: Re: TGF-160
Post by: targhediferro on July 11, 2013, 09:04:47 AM

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

Title: Re: Solved TGF-160: Christie Front Drive Fire Engine, 1914
Post by: Allan L on July 11, 2013, 09:38:31 AM

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

Title: Re: Solved TGF-160: Christie Front Drive Fire Engine, 1914
Post by: nicanary on July 11, 2013, 11:05:35 AM

Quote from: Allan L on July 11, 2013, 09:38:31 AM

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

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.

Title: Re: TGF-160
Post by: Carnut on July 11, 2013, 12:14:07 PM

Quote from: targhediferro on July 11, 2013, 09:04:47 AM

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...

Title: Re: Solved TGF-160: Christie Front Drive Fire Engine, 1914
Post by: Paul Jaray on July 12, 2013, 11:34:15 AM

I added a point right now.  ;)