John Morris Fire Engine awarded Statesman Challenger Trophy at Vintage car rally

Indian Railways, with more than 160 years of rich history, presents a wide spectrum of both tangible and intangible heritage. Over the years, Indian Railways has been endeavouring sustained and focused approach for safeguarding its industrial as well as living heritage and to transmit it to future generations.

John Morris Ajax Fire Engine on Belsize Chassis (1914) of Pre-world war-I vintage among the proud possessions of Indian Railways preserved at National Rail Museum (NRM), New Delhi has participated in the statesman 53rd edition Vintage car rally and has been awarded Statesman Challenger Trophy. This fire engine is regularly bagging the trophies across various categories every year. National Rail Museum is participating in this rally since 1981. Till 2013, it has always awarded with the Statesman Challenge trophy and post 2013, it has been honoured with Indian Oil Trophy for the oldest vehicle participated in Rally. This elite vehicle has always been a talk of town and centre of attraction among automobile lovers.

(With Inputs from PIB)