Chief, I remember hearing that that firehouse on 125th St. was rented to the city for $1 a yr as long as it remained a firehouse and the reason they probably moved E36 in there after L14 moved to the new house, I really don't know what transpired but I do know this to be true(heard from...
I knew Solly a long time, enjoyed trading stories with him. He was Mr Suggestion.
Rest In Eternal Peace Solly you were one of a kind. Condolences to the family and Extended family in Communications.
Jack O'Reilly
811, Not my photo. I believe it you look close at the photo this show me they are backing in and not turning out. JMO. In addition L157 had the same rig but NO mar light on the top of the grill, circe mid 50's
H&L 147 L132 had the same FWD as L147.
GMan you are correct , I was referencing the 36 or 37 FWD Monster, I should have mentioned tat but I forgot that I'm probably alot older than most on here and started buffing when I was 10.
Two of the tight turnouts I remember in Brooklyn were
E226 had an Ahrens-Fox (closed cab) on State St. and it was a marvel to see them turning out and backing in (one shot too)
L105 when they they were on Pacific St.had the Hugh FWD with the mars light above the grill, turning out in front...
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