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Picture No:7998 Courtesy of:Pete Matten Year:2008
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1924 American La France Trible Combination

1924 American La France Trible Combination.Type 12 fire engine of the Oshkosh F.D.Wisconsin,USA.This was the first piece of apparatus to be collected by the museum founder,George F.Getz,jr.back in 1961.(Note-right hand drive?)

The Hall of Flame Fire Museum located in Phoenix,Arizona has almost an acre of fire history exhibits,with over 90 fully restored fire fighting pieces of apparatus on display dating from as far back as 1725 up to 1969.Its well worth a visit.
Picture Added on 12 May 2008.

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Yes, Pete, I have noticed, on this 'Site, that quite a few of the USA Engines of this vintage are Right Hand Drive, including the Aherns-Fox "The Rolls-Royce of Fire Engines" [that's what the book's title says!]
I have wondered if it was to enable the Driver/Engineer to easily spot the rig at the hydrant curb-side, and likely have the Pump Panel on that side, too.
Or was it just a slow change-over, from horse-drawn engines; and the Driving Position was a matter of debate.
Perhaps, our USA contributors can give us the "good gen" on this subject.
Regards,
Pat_R-B
Added by Pat_R-B on 23 June 2008.
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