The Engine 17 Project

The story of my discovery and acquisition of Tacoma Fire's former Engine 17, one of the eight 1970 American LaFrance Type 900 pumpers once owned by the TFD and revered during my childhood, and its hoped-for road towards restoration.

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Friday, September 25, 2009

The Beginning - As Told by Sister

If you were at all amused at the narrative of how I came about obtaining Engine 17, you might want to read the first several posts of my sis...

Sunday, August 2, 2009

Pickup Day - Part II

Sister is realllly wanting in the engine with me, so first things first. Go to her south end house so she can drop the burden of having her ...

Saturday, August 1, 2009

Pickup Day - Part I

I rode up from the Portland area to Tacoma by train, and crashed out at the in-laws (they're the best.. it just kicks all to have great ...

Thursday, July 30, 2009

The Beginning

I grew up in Tacoma, Washington, just a few doors down from Fire Station 8 at South 43rd and "L" Streets. Although my sister had t...

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