It has the distinction of being the first steam fire engine supplied
for the province of Upper Burma, having been purchased primarily for
the royal palace, and to serve for the protection of the cantonment of
Mandalay. The engine is placed vertically in front of the boiler, and
consists of a double acting pump with valves which can be taken out
for renewal or examination in two or three minutes. The capacity is
200 gallons per minute, and the height of jet 140 ft. As shown in the
engraving, the fore part of the machine forms a hose reel and tool
box, and can be instantly separated from the engine to allow of the
independent use of the latter at a fire.
[Illustration: IMPROVED STEAM FIRE ENGINE.]
The engine is constructed with wrought iron side frames, fore carriage
and wheels, and steel axles, springs, etc. The tool box, coachman's
seat, and other parts are of teak. It is provided with Messrs. Shand,
Mason & Co.'s quick steaming boiler, in which 100 lb. pressure can be
raised from cold water in from five to seven minutes, an extra large
fire box for burning wood, with fire door at the back, feed pump, and
injector, fresh water tank, coal bunker, and other fittings and
arrangements for carrying the suction pipe.
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