We are very proud to present big lizz, his 1933 ahrens fox ct4 triple pumper fire truck. The focus of the outing was to look over a 1928 ahrens fox 1,000gpm ns2 piston pumper. The penrith museum of fire is a firefighting museum that contains heritagelisted former operating and now stored for preservation fire service vehicles located at museum drive in the western sydney suburb of penrith in the city of penrith local government area of new south wales, australia. The ahrens fox proposal dated march 28, 1928 and signed by their new york city sales agent j. It was responding to an alarm and just after exiting quarters 20 feet outside the door collided with a trolley coming up main street moving north to south smashed right into the captains side of the engine, knocking all of the men off. Pawtucket, ri ahrensfox pumper this is not a hot rod. This was the last steam fire engine that saw service in paterson. It is beautifully presented in restored condition and includes a fascinating, well. Two ahrensfox model fire trucks and two other diecast model cars. Fifteen years later, in 1965, worthville sold the k34 to walton, kentucky, where it was reportedly used mainly as a backup piece of equipment. By ron heal this month features a pumper that is more than 80 years old and currently is a work in progress after several decades of almost being off the radar.
Ahrens fire engine company reorganized on august 9, 1910, as ahrensfox fire engine company. Since 1990, the ahrens fox company name, along with the remaining parts inventory, and the manufacturing and service records, of the ahrens fox company have belonged to ken menke of websters grove, mo. Ahrens fox, erhaps reflecting charles fox s experience as a fire fighter in cincinnati, ecame known for the high quality of its apparatus. The company was founded in 1910 by john p ahrens and charles h fox and. Ahrensfox fire engine company built over 1500 fire engines between 1911 and 1977. All products are produced ondemand and shipped worldwide within 2 3 business days. Amounts shown in italicized text are for items listed in currency other than canadian dollars and are approximate conversions to canadian dollars based upon bloombergs conversion rates. The ht was foxs last attempt to sell the piston pumper. Hme ahrensfox recently released its new urban interface. Books on fire apparatus, fire engines and fire trucks. This very nice, alloriginal ahrensfox is the rollsroyce of early fire trucks and one of the. Today, the reliability, quality and performance of ahrensfox pumpers continue in the 21st century on fire apparatus built by the hme corporation. In 1917 an ahrensfox was the first pumper to drive water over the then tallest.
The only restriction to e providence was the size of the fire house. The ahrens fox fire engine company was an ohiobased fire truck manufacturer. Adpi and member were able write patient reports with a laptop or tuff book. They are both rolling works of art and remarkably capable. Manufactured from 1937 to 1952, a total of 65 were produced. Next is a 1937 ahrens fox model ht fire truck, with an orange and black body 9 long. Gone this red 1927 ahrensfox ns4 fire pumper truck is a running and driving unit ready to be shown and paraded. This 1928 ahrensfox fire engine for sale on hemmings. This very nice, alloriginal ahrens fox is the rollsroyce of early fire trucks and one of the most desirable and collectible engines in existence. It is pictured in the ahrens fox album by sytsma on page 45, and in ed hass book on page 28. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Maintained by the members and staff of cradle of liberty antique fire apparatus association. The ahrens fox fire engine company built 1,546 pieces of motorized fire equipment, of those, 940 were piston pumpers. Franklin mint1922 ahrens fox rk4 pumper fire truck 1.
I believe it was may 1939, the rosenbaum elevators. It was operated by the pawtucket, ri fire department. Ahrensfox fire apparatus photo archive walter mccall on. Only two r60s were ever built and ours was the only ahrensfox ever sold in the albanytricounty area. Shop for ahrens fox art from the worlds greatest living artists. Steam driven water pumps take many forms and a classic configuration is the fire engine pumper. This is the 1925 ahrens fox js4 from washington courthouse ohio. The ahrensfox video library 21 set vhs fire service around the us. This was several years ago, but the rig is just as beautiful today as it was then. Ed hass after i finish writing my van pelt book, i want to work with you on an.
Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Chicago fire 1928 ahrens fox engine 10 pumping squad 1a. Diecast vehicles free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Truck was purchased by station casino and restored in the late 1980s. The ahrensfox video library 21 set vhs fire service around. See more ideas about fire apparatus, fire trucks and fire.
Chicago fire 1928 ahrens fox engine 10 pumping squad 1a duration. Rare 1928 ahrensfox fire truck will be the highlight the reid museum collection of mechanical models, offered as a heritage gentleman collector auction in dallas. Girl scouts daisy brownie books, manual, backpacks, badges, vests lot. Ahrensfox has long since been considered the rolls royce of fire trucks. This fullyequipped, 24foot ahrensfox ns4 fire truck, originally ordered by the biddeford, maine, fire department in 1928. Ahrensfoxs bread and butter products were still engines with the distinctive frontmounted piston pumper. Fire apparatus photos page 2 by britton crosby march 15, 2005.
Its been over half a century since delivery of the last ahrensfox pumper, but the ahrensfox legacy lives on. In 1975, the ahrens manufacturing company got it start. Ahrensfox fire apparatus quality, power, impressiveness. Ahrensfox completed its prototype motor pumper in mid1911. This 1927 ahrensfox ns4 triple combination pumper is an outstanding example of this iconic firefighting rig. Hercules 6 cylinder engine and a four speed overdrive transmission, the truck can run 65mph easily. Gone this red 1927 ahrens fox ns4 fire pumper truck is a running and driving unit ready to be shown and paraded. Many people may remember the pumper as painted lotus cream, the current color of all of our equipment. In the early 1920s, the rounded hood and radiator used since 1915 were replaced by a handsome new gable hood and radiator. Ed hass, an akron, ohio ahrensfox at the scene of a fire at the schulman scrap rubber plant in 1944. Since then, over 1500 pieces of fire apparatus were built. Its been over half a century since delivery of the last ahrens fox pumper, but the ahrens fox legacy lives on.
It is pictured in the ahrens fox album by sytsma on page 45, and in ed hass book on page. Menke owns half a dozen classic ahrens fox fire engines, ranging in age from 1877 to 1950. The pumper was shipped back to the ahrens fox plant. The ahrens fox rotary style pumper featured a doubleseal rotary gear pump patented by charles h. This is a museum owned truck that began restoration in 2005, and was completed in 2010. Oct 20, 2012 newly restored kansas city ahrens fox ms4 pumping at lake estes in estes park, co at 7500 on october 17, 2012. See 1928 ahrens fox, and other fire equipment at beverly hills fire department. After 22 years of service, the 1918 ahrens fox k34 was traded back to ahrens fox on a 1940 model ec centrifugal pump. Ahrens fox pumper antique toy collectors of america. The photograph may be purchased as wall art, home decor, apparel, phone cases, greeting cards, and more.
On january 7, 1931 the steamer returned to service as engine company 10 quartered at 198. Ahrensfox, big in the steam engine manufacturing business, began manufacturing a line of motor equipment in 1911. Original firefighting crew falmouth, mass fire dept. By the end of the following year production of horsedrawn fire apparatus ceased completely. The catalogs of the ahrensfox fire engine company alluded to the fact that their company was directly connected to the inventor of the steam pumper. The company was founded in 1910 by john p ahrens and charles h fox and built its first motorized fire engine in 1911. Content on this web site is supplied by cradle of liberty antique fire apparatus association. Instead of mounting the pumps amidships, or at the. In 1919 the company introduced the first modern triplecombination, self propelled pumper. Apparatus buffs, aficionados, and collectors have all but elevated the truly distinctive af piston pumper to deity status.
One is a bright red firetruck from ashton models, no. This ahrens fox was supplied new in 1928 to e providence ri and remained in service until 1986 as it was one of the biggest. In january, the city of clifton officially voted in members to the clifton volunteer fire department. Fire apparatus aficionados and collectors have all but elevated the truly distinctive ahrens fox piston pumper to a firefighting deity. Of all the companies that built motorized fire apparatus in america in the 20th century, none has acquired the cultlike devotion accorded the unique products of the ahrensfox fire engine company of. The ahrensfox fire engine company was an ohiobased fire truck manufacturer. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. One of the most identifiable features of an ahrensfox is not only the unique grille of the engine but also the massive upright pump with all its polished fittings. Model k, fourcylinder engine, 750 gpm piston pumper built between 1915 and 1926.
Today, the reliability, quality and performance of ahrens fox pumpers continue in the 21st century on fire apparatus built by the hme corporation. This lone rig was a 1927 model hp2 piston pumper carrying ahrensfox. An added benefit was to learn more about the building that houses the big pumper and the organization that keeps things moving to preserve the history and tradition of the fire service in the greater chicago area. Hme ahrensfox recently released its new ahrensfox wui wildland urban interface at the 2018 fdic, in indianapolis, indiana. Institute of museum and library services, administered by the indiana state. The fantastic, fabled ahrensfox piston pumper has a grille, all right, but thats not what really catches your interest on the business end of this brutish. Ahrens fox brandweer rotterdam fire trucks, fire apparatus.
An added benefit was to learn more about the building that houses the big pumper and the organization that. The ahrens fox fire engine company is an ohiobased fire truck manufacturer. In 1952, one town in ohio tried to sell its 1928 ahrensfox model ms4 piston pumper. With its frontmounted piston pump surmounted by a gleaming spherical air chamber, the ahrensfox piston pumper projects irresistible aesthetic and mechanical appeal. Ahrensfox fire engines were manufactured in cincinnati, ohio, from 1852 to 1977. It was dusty, but in excellent running condition, with very low mileage. Walt mccalls eye for history and detail have lovingly documented the 45year history of this iconic engine.
Equipped with the equipment of that era, plus a 2inlet deluge gun. The booster system one of the most significant contributions to the american fire equipment, was introduced in 19. Standard catalogue of american cars, 18051942 2nd ed. The last piston pumper built was delievered to tarrytown, new york ht3488, approximately 325 piston pumpers still exist today. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at. It has a piston pump capacity of gpm, and holds 60 gallons of water. In addition to his highly regarded american fire engines since 1900 still considered the bible of the old fire engine hobby walt mccall has authored ten iconografix fire apparatus and professional car books including the landmark encyclopedia of american fire. On january 7, 1931 the steamer returned to service as engine company 10 quartered at 198 17th avenue until it was replaced by an ahrens fox pumper on july 16, 1931. Even though the toy was broken, i practically drooled over it. Some time back, my friend bob, a fellow collector, dangled a broken castiron ahrens fox pumper in front of me. Ahrens fox ns 4 1928 w factory 1200 ci model pengine for. The focus of the outing was to look over a 1928 ahrensfox 1,000gpm ns2 piston pumper. Fire apparatus photos page 1 by britton crosby march 15, 2005 september 19, 2010 update.
The firetruck offered this 1925 ahrens fox pumper, chassis 1641, was purchased new by the city of dover, new hampshire, where it fulfilled its duties for almost four decades. This 1925 ahrensfox ns4 triple combination pumper has had only three prior owners, serving the dover, new. The company has positioned this wildland and urban interface fire. Ahrens fox fire apparatus old and new public group facebook. Falmouth, engine 1 1920 ahrensfox chain drive 750 gpm pumper. Since then, over 1500 pieces of fire apparatus were built until 1977. Cradle of liberty antique fire apparatus association apparatus. Here is a video clip of a 1928 ahrensfox that had just been completely restored and ready for its test drive. The roots of the company go back to the 1850s under different names.
If you look closely it has a photo from a chicago grain elevator conflagration along the calumet river with lots of foxes pumping. Nov 01, 2008 with its frontmounted piston pump surmounted by a gleaming spherical air chamber, the ahrens fox piston pumper projects irresistible aesthetic and mechanical appeal. The pumping power of an ahrensfox is legendary, and they are instantly recognizable. Millions of books are added to our site everyday and when we find one that matches your search, well send you an email. The focus of the outing was to look over a 1928 ahrensfox gpm ns2 piston pumper. Hercules 6 cylinder engine and a four speed overdrive. The exsandusky truck is a focal point for every tour of the museum with its imposing chrome and richly decorated red body. All ahrens fox artwork ships within 48 hours and includes a 30day moneyback guarantee. In 1922, the rounded hood and radiator used since 19 were replaced by a new gable hood and radiator.
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