Fire Engine Hall of Fame, New For 2008 1932 Buffalo Type 50 Fire Engine Historic Fire Engines of the Depression Era Despite the difficult economic times, the 1920's and 1930's are referred to as the “Golden Age of Fire Engines”. Dozens of companies, both local and national, competed for business as cities finally phased out the horse-drawn pumpers of the 19th century. Cities and buildings were bigger and needed the speed and pumping power mechanized engines could provide. Buffalo started in their namesake city in 1928 and lasted twenty years. By 1932 they were building their own trucks from the ground up. With all sales east of the Mississippi, you find them today mainly in upstate New York. Model Feature • 1:43 Scale • 5.5 Inches Long to 6.5 Inches Long • Fire Engine Comes in its Own Display Case