1926 American LaFrance

Registry # 5496
Moving Day
 
  Cuddeback Charlie guides Steve Edney onto the flatbed trailer.
The drum headlights, bell, siren, lanterns and other loose or high-risk pieces were removed and packaged before shipping.   
  
 
Al Biggs' family poses for  
one last photo with "Nellie".  
(L to R) Judy, Steve, Bryan,  
and Susan. 
 
Cuddeback Charlie and the '26 begin their 2,500 mile journey to the West Coast
 
 
We are grateful to Cuddeback Trucking of Lakeside, CA and especially Charlie for the safety and excellent care received by the '26. 
 
 
 The Pennsylvania countryside offered some "character" background for these beauty shots.

 

The soda-acid extinguishers and nozzles can be seen on the tailboard.  High above are the original Dietz lanterns. 

  
 

 
 
 

 The wooden spoke wheels can be seen in this photo.

 
 
 

The pumper is capable of 1000gpm from its two stage, rotary pump.