Where's the fire ? by wjames
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Description
"Thorney" A 1908 Steam Fire Engine.
It is known to have been on The Duke of Bedfords estate at Thorney in Cambridgeshire before the 2nd world war. During the war it came under the control of the national fire service and was based at Thorney fire station.The original cost was about £450. The pump is rated to deliver 250 gallons of water per minute. With a good pair of horses a speed of 12 m.p.h. could be achived for about 1 mile. Steam was raised from cold in 9 minutes.
Comments (13)
Interesting history, excellent photo.
Wow i love this old stuff so much history to learn on all of it so if u like this kinda stuff check my page it has a lot of it.Great photo thanks for sharing this.
Great info and capture..
Bella la foto e molto interessante la speiegazione
Great series of steam fair pictures, you really seem to have hit on some winners there, judging by viewing numbers. Im in need of a crew member, ill bear you in mind, all aboard the Saucy Sue. alanwilliams
I live 6 miles south of Thorney! I've seen thi fire pump before and it works hard moving water at high volume and pressure. Great shot thanks for sharing it with us all.
I have one about that old in my gallery very cool to see~
very well maintained equipment and outstanding capture
great serie - excellent shot
Lovingly cared for!
What a beautiful engine! Wonderful catch! Thanks for your information!
Super pic and very interesting bit of history.
Cool photo. Would you be so kind as to grant me permission to use for a simple sketch?