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. I am on a committee here at oklahoma state university to restore a 1926 ahrens fox pumper. This very nice, alloriginal ahrensfox is the rollsroyce of early fire trucks and one of the. Franklin mint1922 ahrens fox rk4 pumper fire truck 1. It is pictured in the ahrens fox album by sytsma on page 45, and in ed hass book on page. 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.
Shop for ahrens fox art from the worlds greatest living artists. Here is a video clip of a 1928 ahrensfox that had just been completely restored and ready for its test drive. 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. The only restriction to e providence was the size of the fire house. Ahrens fox pumper antique toy collectors of america. The ahrens fox rotary style pumper featured a doubleseal rotary gear pump patented by charles h. It was purchased new in 1925 by wch and inservice until 1978. 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. The ahrens fox fire engine company built 1,546 pieces of motorized fire equipment, of those, 940 were piston pumpers. Truck was purchased by station casino and restored in the late 1980s. 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. The photograph may be purchased as wall art, home decor, apparel, phone cases, greeting cards, and more.
The ahrensfox video library 21 set vhs fire service around. Ahrens fox then sold the exbellevue pumper to worthville, kentucky. Ahrens fox ns 4 1928 w factory 1200 ci model pengine for. This was several years ago, but the rig is just as beautiful today as it was then. Model k, fourcylinder engine, 750 gpm piston pumper built between 1915 and 1926. All products are produced ondemand and shipped worldwide within 2 3 business days. The focus of the outing was to look over a 1928 ahrensfox 1,000gpm ns2 piston pumper. The ahrens fox fire engine company was an ohiobased fire truck manufacturer. It was dusty, but in excellent running condition, with very low mileage. Ahrensfox has long since been considered the rolls royce of fire trucks. This lone rig was a 1927 model hp2 piston pumper carrying ahrensfox.
This 1927 ahrensfox ns4 triple combination pumper is an outstanding example of this iconic firefighting rig. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Apr 09, 2020 ahrens fox the 1919 ahrens fox pumper was originally purchased by the good will fire company no. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Fire apparatus photos page 1 by britton crosby march 15, 2005 september 19, 2010 update.
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. Millions of books are added to our site everyday and when we find one that matches your search, well send you an email. In 1952, one town in ohio tried to sell its 1928 ahrensfox model ms4 piston pumper. I believe it was may 1939, the rosenbaum elevators. Today, the reliability, quality and performance of ahrens fox pumpers continue in the 21st century on fire apparatus built by the hme corporation. Next is a 1937 ahrens fox model ht fire truck, with an orange and black body 9 long. 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. It was operated by the pawtucket, ri fire department. It has a piston pump capacity of gpm, and holds 60 gallons of water. They are both rolling works of art and remarkably capable. The ahrens fox fire engine company is an ohiobased fire truck manufacturer.
Institute of museum and library services, administered by the indiana state. Gone this red 1927 ahrensfox ns4 fire pumper truck is a running and driving unit ready to be shown and paraded. In january, the city of clifton officially voted in members to the clifton volunteer fire department. Chicago fire 1928 ahrens fox engine 10 pumping squad 1a duration. The focus of the outing was to look over a 1928 ahrens fox 1,000gpm ns2 piston pumper. Steam driven water pumps take many forms and a classic configuration is the fire engine pumper. Ahrens fox fire apparatus old and new public group facebook. 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. Two ahrensfox model fire trucks and two other diecast model cars. The company was founded in 1910 by john p ahrens and charles h fox and. In 1922, the rounded hood and radiator used since 19 were replaced by a new gable hood and radiator. Falmouth, engine 1 1920 ahrensfox chain drive 750 gpm pumper.
Books on fire apparatus, fire engines and fire trucks. This is the 1925 ahrens fox js4 from washington courthouse ohio. Diecast vehicles free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Its been over half a century since delivery of the last ahrensfox pumper, but the ahrensfox legacy lives on. Even though the toy was broken, i practically drooled over it. See more ideas about fire apparatus, fire trucks and fire. Its been over half a century since delivery of the last ahrens fox pumper, but the ahrens fox legacy lives on. The ht was foxs last attempt to sell the piston pumper. We are very proud to present big lizz, his 1933 ahrens fox ct4 triple pumper fire truck.
Fifteen years later, in 1965, worthville sold the k34 to walton, kentucky, where it was reportedly used mainly as a backup piece of equipment. See 1928 ahrens fox, and other fire equipment at beverly hills fire department. 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. On january 7, 1931 the steamer returned to service as engine company 10 quartered at 198. Chicago fire 1928 ahrens fox engine 10 pumping squad 1a. Ahrensfoxs bread and butter products were still engines with the distinctive frontmounted piston pumper. The last piston pumper built was delievered to tarrytown, new york ht3488, approximately 325 piston pumpers still exist today.
It is pictured in the ahrens fox album by sytsma on page 45, and in ed hass book on page 28. Content on this web site is supplied by cradle of liberty antique fire apparatus association. Ahrens fox, erhaps reflecting charles fox s experience as a fire fighter in cincinnati, ecame known for the high quality of its apparatus. One is a bright red firetruck from ashton models, no. In 1975, the ahrens manufacturing company got it start. Hercules 6 cylinder engine and a four speed overdrive transmission, the truck can run 65mph easily. Today, the reliability, quality and performance of ahrensfox pumpers continue in the 21st century on fire apparatus built by the hme corporation. Ahrensfox, big in the steam engine manufacturing business, began manufacturing a line of motor equipment in 1911. The pumping power of an ahrensfox is legendary, and they are instantly recognizable. The ahrens fox proposal dated march 28, 1928 and signed by their new york city sales agent j. 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. The ahrensfox fire engine company built 1,546 pieces of motorized fire equipment, of those, 940 were piston pumpers.
Ahrensfox fire engines were manufactured in cincinnati, ohio, from 1852 to 1977. Ahrens fox brandweer rotterdam fire trucks, fire apparatus. Adpi and member were able write patient reports with a laptop or tuff book. Equipped with the equipment of that era, plus a 2inlet deluge gun.
Ed hass after i finish writing my van pelt book, i want to work with you on an. Fire apparatus photos page 2 by britton crosby march 15, 2005. Ahrensfox fire apparatus quality, power, impressiveness. In 1919 the company introduced the first modern triplecombination, self propelled pumper. The roots of the company go back to the 1850s under different names. Oct 20, 2012 newly restored kansas city ahrens fox ms4 pumping at lake estes in estes park, co at 7500 on october 17, 2012. Maintained by the members and staff of cradle of liberty antique fire apparatus association. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. This very nice, alloriginal ahrens fox is the rollsroyce of early fire trucks and one of the most desirable and collectible engines in existence. Only two r60s were ever built and ours was the only ahrensfox ever sold in the albanytricounty area. All ahrens fox artwork ships within 48 hours and includes a 30day moneyback guarantee. The exsandusky truck is a focal point for every tour of the museum with its imposing chrome and richly decorated red body. The focus of the outing was to look over a 1928 ahrensfox gpm ns2 piston pumper. Instead of mounting the pumps amidships, or at the.
Ed hass, an akron, ohio ahrensfox at the scene of a fire at the schulman scrap rubber plant in 1944. Walt mccalls eye for history and detail have lovingly documented the 45year history of this iconic engine. Ahrensfox fire apparatus photo archive walter mccall on. Hercules 6 cylinder engine and a four speed overdrive. This 1928 ahrensfox fire engine for sale on hemmings. The company was founded in 1910 by john p ahrens and charles h fox and built its first motorized fire engine in 1911. Hme ahrensfox recently released its new ahrensfox wui wildland urban interface at the 2018 fdic, in indianapolis, indiana. After 22 years of service, the 1918 ahrens fox k34 was traded back to ahrens fox on a 1940 model ec centrifugal pump. Since then, over 1500 pieces of fire apparatus were built until 1977. Pawtucket, ri ahrensfox pumper this is not a hot rod.
Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at. If you look closely it has a photo from a chicago grain elevator conflagration along the calumet river with lots of foxes pumping. Girl scouts daisy brownie books, manual, backpacks, badges, vests lot. It is beautifully presented in restored condition and includes a fascinating, well.
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. Cradle of liberty antique fire apparatus association apparatus. The pumper was shipped back to the ahrens fox plant. 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. The ahrensfox video library 21 set vhs fire service around the us. In 1917 an ahrensfox was the first pumper to drive water over the then tallest. Fire apparatus aficionados and collectors have all but elevated the truly distinctive ahrens fox piston pumper to a firefighting deity.
Apparatus buffs, aficionados, and collectors have all but elevated the truly distinctive af piston pumper to deity status. We are in need of technical assistance and if anyone can help with advice or time, or money didnt think so it would be much appreciated. Original firefighting crew falmouth, mass fire dept. Menke owns half a dozen classic ahrens fox fire engines, ranging in age from 1877 to 1950. 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. The ahrensfox fire engine company was an ohiobased fire truck manufacturer. With its frontmounted piston pump surmounted by a gleaming spherical air chamber, the ahrensfox piston pumper projects irresistible aesthetic and mechanical appeal. This 1925 ahrensfox ns4 triple combination pumper has had only three prior owners, serving the dover, new. An added benefit was to learn more about the building that houses the big pumper and the organization that.
Hme ahrensfox recently released its new urban interface. To see ads from the may, 2020 issue, you must be a subscriber to hemmings motor news. Ahrensfox completed its prototype motor pumper in mid1911. Some time back, my friend bob, a fellow collector, dangled a broken castiron ahrens fox pumper in front of me. Ahrensfox fire engine company built over 1500 fire engines between 1911 and 1977. In the early 1920s, the rounded hood and radiator used since 1915 were replaced by a handsome new gable hood and radiator. The booster system one of the most significant contributions to the american fire equipment, was introduced in 19. 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. Many people may remember the pumper as painted lotus cream, the current color of all of our equipment. The company has positioned this wildland and urban interface fire. This was the last steam fire engine that saw service in paterson. Gone this red 1927 ahrens fox ns4 fire pumper truck is a running and driving unit ready to be shown and paraded.
Ahrens fire engine company reorganized on august 9, 1910, as ahrensfox fire engine company. Manufactured from 1937 to 1952, a total of 65 were produced. By the end of the following year production of horsedrawn fire apparatus ceased completely. Since then, over 1500 pieces of fire apparatus were built. See more ideas about fire trucks, fire apparatus and fire engine. 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. This fullyequipped, 24foot ahrensfox ns4 fire truck, originally ordered by the biddeford, maine, fire department in 1928. Mccall is one of the most widely known and respected fire apparatus historians and authors in north america. This is a museum owned truck that began restoration in 2005, and was completed in 2010.
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