Silsby Steam Fire Engine

Silsby Manufacturing Company desgined and built their first Steam Fire Engine in 1856. The company was founded in 1845 running through 1890. Their first engine weighed 10,000 pounds and was a marvel of the day. Over the course of steam engine history no other company manufactured more steam operated fire engines than Silsby. Producing well over 1,000 steam powered fire engines Silsby introduced original and effective technology into the production of steam engines that was challenged by the constructors of the day. The Silsby machines went through 9 model changes and have several dozen still around today. You can go to the Silsby website Here The website has links to parts directories and lists of existing steam engines. They also have photos (which is where all of the photos I have posted are from)

The machines that Silsby have produced are remarkable in their endurance and design.