NORWICH — The antique, horse-drawn steam engine inside the Yantic Fire Engine Co.'s headquarters bay can't match its modern counterparts when it comes to mobility or pure gallon-pumping power, but it ...

Horse-drawn steamer served city firefighters well in early days. Staff Writer. ... The company was to become the largest manufacturer of steam fire engines in the world with more than 1,000 units ...

The 24-piece cast-iron exhibit includes three from Dent’s collection: the oxen cart, the Ford Model T and a horse-drawn steam pumper fire engine. Other pieces come from Stevie Weart, ...

A piece of history is back in Manchester. A steam fire engine that was made in Manchester 143 years ago is now in the Millyard Museum.The Manchester Historic Association takes pride in the Ashland ...

Columnist Mike Marotte takes a look back at the steam fire apparatus that helped douse many a blaze in Chambersburg in the late 1800s and early 1900s.

Time marched on, and by 1871 the Friendships were ready for a horse-drawn steam fire engine. Town Council appointed two representatives to go to Philadelphia and examine some second-hand steam ...

One of the most cherished symbols of the fire service is the fire engine. The term engine dates back to the days of horse drawn steam fire engines. These mechanical marvels were quite a sight to ...

The last use of a horse-drawn fire apparatus in D.C. is often remembered as the staged "Last Running of the Horses'" on June 15, 1925. But on Dec. 30, 1924, Engine Company No. 18 was the last to ...

When the electric engine hits the streets of L.A. next year, it will set the stage for the next century of firefighting, 100 years after the department abandoned horse-drawn fire engines, Humphrey ...

Time marched on, and by 1871 the Friendships were ready for a horse-drawn steam fire engine. Town Council appointed two representatives to go to Philadelphia and examine some second-hand steam ...

The last use of a horse-drawn fire apparatus in D.C. is often remembered as the staged "Last Running of the Horses'" on June 15, 1925. But on Dec. 30, 1924, Engine Company No. 18 was the last to ...

RECENTLY we’ve been delving into the meaning of “Aclet”, which was the ancient name for Bishop Auckland. Several people have reminded us that Aclet was also the name of the town’s first ...