Fighting fire with hose from C.P.R. [Canadian Pacific Railway] Tank cars. A unit consists of two cars, each with a capacity of 7,000 gallons. Power supplied by Worthington Pump 12" x 7" x 10". Steam from locomotive which takes cars from point to point. 5000 feet of 2 1/2" hose. Two leads can be used from pump. Excellent results. Muskoka. region
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fritz_metcalf-2656
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Fire fighting equipment Fire fighting Railroads - Canadian Pacific Railway Canada Ontario Canada
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