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Statistics: Posted by CCFR-45 — Wed May 29, 2019 11:02 pm
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Starting in 1927 Chicago was expanding by annexing in more smaller towns, the fire department also was growing. From 1927 until 1929 14 new Truck Companies were established. The first new truck company was Hook and Ladder 39. Truck 39 was established in 1927 and moved in to a brand new firehouse on Laflin just south of Madison with a straight frame trailer pulled by a White tractor. Truck 39’s most notable rig while at this station was the 144’ Mack Magirus, a six section aerial that also had ground ladder attached to the side of the aerial.
In 1969, as the city was still making cuts, Truck 39 was taken out of service and Engine 103 moved into the the fire house. In 1974 a new fire house was built on 51st Street east of Western Ave for Engine 123, the new 3 bay station would also see Truck 39 re-organized and put in service with Engine 123. The first rig that would go in service as Truck 39 using Truck 21’s old 1970 Ward/Grove. In 1981 the station had an Engine, Truck, Snorkel and an Ambulance.
In 1985 the first E-One Hurricane was placed in service as Truck 39, this was about a year after Snorkel 5 was taken out of service. In 1987 Truck 39 became Tower Ladder 39 the E-one ran front line as Tower 39 for 11 years. In 1996 the same truck then went in service as the new created Tower Ladder 54 replacing a regular rear mount Truck 54. Tower 54 would run the same E-One Hurricane front line until 2005. After 20 years as a front line Tower Ladder the rig, went to the spare pool, and I believe it is still a spare after. This rig has been running for 34 years.
The website is up Today with the truck: https://www.firereplicas.com/coming-soon/
Statistics: Posted by JoeO — Wed May 29, 2019 8:22 pm
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Thanks for sharing
Statistics: Posted by CCFR-45 — Fri May 10, 2019 2:42 pm
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Three more chances over the next 3 weeks, Tower Ladders 14, 21 and 39 will be released on www.firereplicas.com on May 16, 23 and 30 respectively. Just my opinion 14 and 39 may go faster because the collectors that have the 2017 version may want the 1985 version. All four will come to Fire Replicas and be shipped at the same time.
Statistics: Posted by JoeO — Thu May 09, 2019 9:29 pm
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As Nicholas would say 'anything is possible' I think that both of those would make great pairings, the city had about 10 of each the Seagrave and the Hurricane 2 door engines.Thu May 09, 2019 8:24 pm
Hey, Joe. Any thoughts on the likelihood of seeing CFD Hurricane pumpers to go with the towers? And, for that matter, Seagrave pumpers to go with the rear mount and Snorkel? Thanks!Statistics: Posted by JoeO — Thu May 09, 2019 9:25 pm
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I will try to keep everyone abreast on the quantity that's left, like the current E-one towers I am sure these will sellout quickly.Wed May 08, 2019 9:17 pm
Thanks for the update, Joe. I've been on the fence on this one since it was announced so it's nice to have a little more time and opportunity to make a decision.Statistics: Posted by JoeO — Wed May 08, 2019 10:31 pm
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Tower Ladders 14, 21 and 39 will be released on www.firereplicas.com on May 16, 23 and 30 respectively. They are also $349 and limited to 75 pieces each. You can add the specific Tower Ladder number to your collection, keep in mind the dates.
The differences between each of the 4 Tower Ladders are mainly graphics and other subtle authentic details.
Statistics: Posted by JoeO — Wed May 08, 2019 7:13 pm
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