Shand Mason Steam Fire Engine by JeffG7BRJ
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This is for Lynell who uploaded an horse drawn steam fire engine yesterday.
This light horse-drawn steam fire engine, made by Shand Mason & company of London was delivered to the Skelmersdale Fire Brigade in June 1910. A 300gmp(gallon per minute) “Double Vertical” model, fitted with a patent variable steam expansion arrangement, a working steam pressure can be raised in 10/15 minutes and two powerful jets of water supplied. The appliance passed to the National Training School, Manchester in 1941, Manchester Fire Brigade(1948-1974) and G.M.C.(Greater Manchester City) Fire service Museum in 1974. The boiler has been maintained continuously and the bodywork was fully restored in 1980. The appliance took part in the Granada T.V. production “The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
This photo was taken in 1993 and later scanned.
Thanks for stopping by for a look and for any comments you care to make. May the sun shine down on you, where ever you are.
Comments (39)
PD154
Excellent capture Jeff before I read your text, I thought what a coincidence as Lynell had also poted a horsedrawn fire tender, super work mate.
kgb224
Excellent capture my friend.
3x3
cool image
SSoffia
EXCELLENT CAPTURE & BEAUTIFUL COLORS :)
mickeyrony
Whoooo It there ace the history in this machine my friend. She is splendid. I adore read the history in photographs. It is amazing the richnesses that it come out from it. Cheer still and mile mercies PS… What to sprinkle the fires joys lol..... ((5++)) Whoooo Il y as l'histoire dans cette machine mon ami . Elle est magnifique . J'adore de lire l'histoire en photographies . C'est stupéfiant les richesses qu'il en ressortent . Bravo encore et mile mercis PS... De quoi arroser les feus de joies lol ((5++))
Fred255
Very interesting.
tennesseecowgirl
Thank you Jeff, this is wonderful. Love the history. Since you love them so much I may have to post more, have another one I found while looking for a bridge.. :) Have missed you, hope all is well with you. Hugsss
artaddict2
Correct me if I'm wrong, I remember seeing this Jeff but they didn't have it working the day that I was there. A wonderful piece of machinary, I would have loved to have seen it working. Superb capture and as always brilliantly documented! Nice one mate!
ShadowsNTime
How grand!!! My grandfather was steam engine crazy, even had small models that he played with. Wonderful photo! Glad you liked my Mystery:-) Thank you so much!
MrsLubner
I would have loved hearing that engine crank. Fabulous shot and it really shows off so much of the beloved details.
babuci
Something so exciting about a red truck what saves life and kill fire. Excelent capture.
ledwolorz
Wonderful capture.
Richardphotos
I can imagine some horses pulling this in the streets with a bell clanging.beautiful equipment Jeff
beachzz
Nice to see you back, hope you're doing well. Things sure have changed since these were around--nice shot!!
MrsRatbag
That's a pretty piece of machinery there! Great shot!
auntietk
Nice shot! I love all the brasswork. It's nice to see you back, my friend!
jocko500
a wonderful shot of this. guess it was super back then to put out a fire
stevey3d
Superb image Jeff! Its great to see it working too! 5+
durleybeachbum
Gosh! only 100 years ago! It's astonishing how things have changed in more or less a lifetime.
Kelena
beautiful shot
huismus
Beautiful capture of that wonderful machine Jeff! Thanks for the info!
Meisiekind
What a lovely oldie! Nice to have you back Jeff! :)
CavalierLady
Wonderful piece of history, Jeff! Quite a bit of technology for its day!
kasalin
Excellent capture, dear Jeff and very great informations !!! 5* Hugs:)
Littlejock
Very interesting machine. You show us pieces of History. hugs
G_Mansco
Splendid capture, love it ;O)
hipps13
wonderful capture, Jeff love the red warm hug, Linda
M2A
Superb shot. Good feeling.
ragouc
Good shot.
mickuk50
I must get over your way sometime and take a look at these old engines :o)..Excellent capture mate Mick