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| ENGINES |
| ENGINES |
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| In the early shows , Engine 51 was a "CROWN FIRECOACH". |
| Remembered mainly for its open cab appearance and a very large cubic inch engine , giving it a distinguishing "GROWL". |
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| Some Crowns are still around! |
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| The Squad and Crown respond ! |
| The Squad and Ward Lefrance respond ! |
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| 1972 Ward Lafrance |
| Crown Firecoach |
| The Crown Firecoach was later replaced by a 1972 Ward Lafrance P80 Ambassador engine |
| The Ward was a Diesel powered pumper, with a Allison automatic transmission. It had a 1000 gal. per minute pump, with a 500 gal. water tank. |
| "Former " Engine 51 |
| Still in all her glory!....the former engine 51 now resides in Yosmite national park "in service".....go see her! |
| MORE WARD LAFRANCES |
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