1879 Clapp and Jones steam powered fire pumper demostration

Here is a rare view of a operational, 1879, fire pumper in Carson City, Nevada. Seen many of these in museums but this was the first time I ever saw one under steam. Looks like it works really good for as old as it is.

[@tomas5376]

That’s pretty damn efficient!🚂🚂

[@DomAZ]

Awesome.

[@SarahsAtticOfTreasures]

What an amazing video. Thank you, Tom.

[@colbyjarrett925]

Nice

[@wolfgangpfeilergartenbahnd6530]

Fantastic historical fire department steam pump🎥👍👍👍💗🙋‍♂

[@gretchenchadwick8343]

My special needs son really likes antiques like that!

[@KevinLyons-gn7eu]

If you could guess, how old is this fire pump?

[@gretchenchadwick8343]

The title says 1879.

[@joankamp4513]

Cool

[@rolandalfonso6954]

Nutz.