Firetrucks
1941 Chevrolet Pumper Truck
Used by the Canadian National Railways Transcona Shops Fire Department, Winnipeg, Manitoba. This pumper truck has a 4 cylinder gas engine and 4 speed transmission. It was donated to the Midwestern Rail Association by CN Rail, with 5,773 original miles.
Weston Shops Ladder & Hose Wagon
This fire truck is a Ford AA manufactured in 1929. It is a hose
and ladder truck of a type frequently used to supplement pumpers and
ladder trucks at the scene of fires. As such, it was ideal for certain
industrial sites where its lack of pumping capability was not important.
The truck was purchased by Canadian Pacific and assigned to its Weston
Shops, Winnipeg, Manitoba where it was stationed until retired.
In 1981 it was completely refurbished by employees of Weston Shops as
part of the company's 1981 Centennial celebrations. It is equipped with
ladders, brass fire extinguishers and fire hose connectors.
This fire truck is in superb condition and as a result of the 1981
refurbishing, is fully operational.
Although many of these fire trucks were built, it is believed that few
have been preserved. In addition, the fact that it was an important
component of CPR shop operations throughout its active service life of
over 50 years gives added significance to it.
Some similar specimens may exist in fire equipment museums in North
America, but it is certain that none of them is in better condition than
this one, and that they do not enjoy the association with the railway
industry that this artifact does.
Purchased from Dominion Motors as a hose and ladder truck in 1929.
Appropriation No. M-2-44 at a cost of $2987.
Refurbished by Weston Shops Forces.
Original mileage 5020.
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Engine |
4 cyl flathead, serial no. CAA106921 |
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Wheelbase |
chrome plating and brass polishing no. 1 chrome pit |
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Lettering and striping |
Dave's Sign Spot |
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Body polishing |
Auto Beauty Shop |
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Brass hand rails |
Canada Bronze Co. |
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Brass hose nozzles |
Winnipeg Fire Department |