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Art & Photography

The Old Motor

Thu Aug 29 2013 13:25:43 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

The Impressive Robinson “Jumbo” Fire Truck: This Library of Congress photo showing a large Robinson Fire Engine in New York City, under test on a pier has always been a source of fascination to us. The engine in this MONSTER is 1242 cubic inches and needed the gear reduction unit you can see under the radiator just to crank it. Learn all about these fascinating machines @ http://theoldmotor.com/?p=97688

The Old Motor

Fri Aug 09 2013 13:49:27 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

How about your Dewars delivered by STEAM ??

The Whiskey distillers used a Thornycroft steam truck in London for deliveries during 1905. Get all steamed up and see more Oddities on The Old Motor – The Steam Truck @ http://theoldmotor.com/?p=93878

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