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Steam Fire Engine Birthday
-- The steam fire engine was first invented in 1829 by John Braithwaite, a partner in the engineering firm Brathwaite and Ericsson of London. This steamer was equipped with a boiler and two direct-acting steam pumps mounted on wheels and drawn by horses. Although the steamers were not initially popular due to their lack of power, Shand, Mason, and Co. became the first British fire appliance maker to manufacture a successful steam pumper in 1858. Following this, there were rapid developments, and improved engines were created that could pump at 200 strokes per minute, which was far quicker than the fastest manual engine could pump.
Read: Those Magnificent Old Steam Fire Engines
-- Invented out of desperation in the early 1850s when volunteer firemen with hand-operated engines could not or would not control fires, steam fire engines soon revolutionized firefighting worldwide. This book recounts the determined efforts of the inventors, who worked in secrecy after receiving death threats from volunteer firemen who feared they and their hand engines would be replaced. This book contains fascinating stories of steamers in action fighting fires. The operation of the steam fire engine is explained in easy-to-understand terms.
Steam Fire Engine woodworking plans
-- Right after Horse-drawn fire machines. A handsome 1870s vintage fire truck inspired by the Amoskeag Company's self-powered firefighting apparatus. It is from an era after horse-drawn wagons and before gasoline engines. A chain drive from the steam pump turned the rear wheels. It features working steering, toolboxes, lanterns, and a drive chain. Patterns are included for the display base and plaque text. A copy of an original maintenance checklist from early fire engines is included.
Steam Fire Engine Patent
-- 11x14 Unframed Patent Print - Makes a Great Gift Under $15 for Firemen and Fire Fighters
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