From The instructions"
The Christie steam pumper was the backbone of America's fire fighting organizations prior to World War One. It was unique in that it was gas engine driven and it also employed front wheel drive. The unit served in most of the cities across the United States during the early 1900's.
The Christie was actually a modernization of the old turn of the century horse drawn steam pumpers. Walter Christie, a famed race car designer, and "Father of Front Wheel Drive Technology" designed a gas driven tractor to pull the old steam pumpers and thereby extend their useful lives. His tractor design worked so well that colorful old steam pumpers were used until well into the gasoline era.
Nice fire truck. I would like to make some regards
ReplyDeleteGracias Diego. Este es uno de los equipos clásicos antiguos que cada uno debe construir al menos una vez en sus vidas.
ReplyDeleteVery nice! I saw something similar to this (but full sized) at the National Fire Fighter's Museum in Oklahoma City.
ReplyDeleteThanks Pat - I'm a bit saddened by the fact that we no longer pat that much attention to ornateness anymore.
ReplyDeleteI love this one! Our fire department still has an old engine that they drive for parades. It's not as old as the Christie, but it's fun to see it and that they still keep that traditional red.
ReplyDeleteThe Christie"s a classic.
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