August 2023 Newsletter

Welcome to the August 2023 Newsletter...we hope this update finds you doing well!

Another busy month is upon us as we anticipate a shipment in the upcoming weeks of LAFD Tillers, Chicago Ward LaFrance Pumpers and the new FDNY HazMat 1. Now that the UPS strike is averted, we are certain to get the shipments out expeditiously as usual.

This month's releases are sure to please with new models from Prince George's County, Boston and FDNY. Take note below that the second half of the PGFD and Boston productions will release in September...to help our collectors save up for multiple units.

We have a long line of models in development, which will keep the release schedule on a steady pace through the Spring. We're excited about the many new fire department projects in the works...like this month's "On the Horizon" model, which is the E-One pumper for our hometown Memphis Fire Department. These are due to arrive later in the year. Take a look below!

Our work for the Fire Replicas Review Issue 4 is finished and in the hands of our editor. Unfortunately, they're a bit backed up so we don't anticipate going to print until September or October. Seems like all small businesses are under a lot of pressure and stress...but the Issue will be worth the wait!

Not too much more to report...super busy as usual. Scroll for more updates...and as always, thank you again for being part of an elite group of fire apparatus collectors!

Nicholas

Best seller in July...

Most Classic Chicago replicas sell through quite quickly, and the 1973 Ward LaFance Pumpers have been no exception. A limited number remain of Engines 57, 29 and 67! Shop more Chicago Classics >

Next to arrive...

In the next 2-3 weeks, we're scheduled to receive the new FDNY HazMat 1, LAFD Pierce Tillers and the Classic Chicago Ward LaFrance Pumpers. If you have not yet ordered yours, limited quantities remain of some station rigs.

This month's new product releases...

August 10....FDNY Super Pumper 1

One of the most requested replicas of the past 2 years is the 2020 Ferrara Super Pumper 1. Production is limited to 300 units and ordering will open up on August 10th. See more FDNY models >

August 17...Prince George's County Pierce Engines 816, 844 and 847

One of the most anticipated new departments in our fleet is PGFD. These 2019-2022 Pierce Enforcer Engines are packed with details and limited to 40 units each. Engines 802, 846 and 848 will join the first 3 as September releases. Mark your calendars!

August 24...Boston Fire Department

E-One Engines 9, 10, 28, 33 and 42

Boston rigs are back with the 2017-2020 E-One Engines. Production quantities are limited to between 30 and 50 units of each authentically configured and decorated rig. In September, we'll release the second half of the production, including Engines 3, 8, 37, 39 and 56.

August 31...FDNY Freightliner Mask Service Units 1, 2 and 3

The next Support Unit in the FDNY replica program is the 2015 Freightliner Mask Service Units. Production of Unit 1 is limited to 100 units, with 50 each produced of Units 2 and 3. See more FDNY Support Rigs >

On the Horizon...E-One Engines for Memphis TN coming later this year!

2023 will mark the beginning of Memphis Fire Department's museum grade scale model program. First up..the newest spec E-One pumpers. Keep your eye out for these workhorse engines in future newsletters!

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