Members of the Heriatge group who restored 'Puff the Tragic Waggon'.

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DetailsThe Hornsby Heights Bush Fire brigade inherited a 1942 Chevrolet Blitz from Arcadia Brigade, and following restorative work, it became the brigade’s first tanker for the fire season in 1966-67. Originally christened ‘Puff the Magic Waggon’ (sic), it was renamed ‘Puff the Tragic Waggon’ after being overtaken by a cyclist up a hill on the Pacific Highway.
When ‘Puff the Tragic Waggon’ was retired from service, a farmer from Mudgee bought Puff and several old tankers from Hornsby Shire Council to use as farm vehicles. Puff then spent a couple of decades working the land until 2000, when a group from the Hornsby Heights brigade searched farming properties in the Mudgee area for its whereabouts. Puff was found in pieces, scattered in three areas and was about to be buried in an erosion ditch. After negotiating with the farmer, the enthusiasts purchased Puff for $200 and began the detailed restoration work. Puff was finally fully restored after eight dedicated years by volunteers with financial support from Hornsby Shire Council, various clubs, and businesses.

The first photograph shows some of the members of the Heritage Group who restored 'Puff'. L to R: George Davey, Ted Tyler, Ron Morris, Terry Donnelly, Ewan Flinn, John A'Beckett and Bob Collins.
Second photograph - L to R: John in the cab, Fred, Ted, Brian, Bob, Terry, Rob and George.Date takenc2008KeywordsHornsby HeightsBush Fire BrigadeTrucks

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PhotographThe restoration of 'Puff the Tragic Waggon'PhotographsHornsby Heights' original fire tankerDocumentsHornsby Heights Volunteer Bush Fire BrigadeImageSome members of Hornsby Heights Rural Fire Service

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Members of the Heriatge group who restored 'Puff the Tragic Waggon'.

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