1887 Shand Mason

Horse Drawn Steam Fire Engine

The first steam powered fire pump was manufactured by Braithwaite & Ericsson of London in 1829.

The first successful steamer was constructed by Shand Mason of London in 1858, although the company had been in the fire engine business since 1774.

This particular Shand Mason steam fire appliance was delivered to Oxford Fire Brigade in 1887 and served the town throughout both World Wars. For many years it lay at the back of Oxford Central fire station and was then gifted to the Fire Service College, Moreton-in-Marsh in 1973.

Originally pulled by a team of two horses, steam was raised very quickly on route to a fire. On arrival at the fire, the horses were un-harnessed and led away from any danger.

Members of the Preservation Group collected the steamer from the Fire Service College on Friday 1st September 2006 and our thanks go to Mick Kernan, Honorary Historian and Archivist at the College and to Strathclyde Fire and Rescue for supplying the transportation.

This fine example is now on long term loan to Strathclyde Fire Brigade Preservation Group from the Fire Service College, Moreton-in-Marsh.

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