Recent content by 1261Truckie

May those we lost that day continue to Rest in Peace. May we Never Forget their sacrifice.

Good choices. I'm also partial to 1970 - 1974 Seagrave rearmounts.

A real shame since American La France built some good rigs through the years before 1980. An example was the rearmount assigned to 732/176. One of the chauffeurs in the Tin House said it was the best rig he had ever operated.

And to you as well. Take care and stay safe.

Thanks, Cap for the photos. Interesting to see the block came out of the War Years fairly good. Probably a lot of rehabs and renovations from then until now, certainly more upscale cars and trees. When I went back to my old neighborhood in Brooklyn for the 280/132 Centennial (2013), there were...

In this day and age I wonder how many people know what a "checker cab" is.

I do.

TL 9, TL 18 and E 23 are three that I know of.

Great shots! Liked the update photo. Thanks.

38 has a new (2023) Seagrave and so far, except for the chrome bumper, they have not customized the rig. If anyone has the latest pictures, please post them.

I remember an article in Life magazine about this fire and one of the side stories was a father whose daughter was killed in the fire. He had had eye surgery the day before, his eyes were heavily bandaged and he could not cry for fear the tears would harm the surgical repair. The saddest thing I...

May they all continue to Rest in Peace.

I believe Engine 58 and Ladder 26 are gold leafed as well as Engine 23.

They had character.

Rest in Piece, Chief. May your family at home and on the Job be comforted.