John Bouck said:What a great idea. I have a 1950's version 110V fire siren in my basement. It still works. Forgot I had it. Annoying neighbors moved in last fall.
Annoyed by a neighbor's barking dog or loud party? Fire up the siren at 2AM. :) :)
Ralph Berg said:Ralph it only took the Christams lights for the neighbors to know I was nuts. the great thing is they all love it. the lights, trains and now the fire truck. Its a neighborhood full of nutty people so I just blend right in.
If the garden railroad and Christmas lights didn't have your neighbors convinced you were looney tunes, the fire truck should do it :D Ralph
Geoff,
Now you need to pick up a few thousand 12v Christmas lights for the truck 
Ralph
Ralph Berg said:Together with an extra generator - make sure it doesn't just whine, but whines Jingle Bells - to power it all while out on the neighbourhood circuit. Actually a fire truck is more versatile than the stationary Christmas lights; deck it out for Valentine's, Easter, 4.July, Labour Day, Halloween and Thanksgiving. A project like that could keep you bust 24/7/365. :P :P :P
Geoff, Now you need to pick up a few thousand 12v Christmas lights for the truck ;) Ralph
Hans I was thinking portable train layout where the hose use to be.
Maybe get Vic to help.
In the mid-60’s, Palm Springs painted their trucks white. Shed the heat.
When you buy your steam loco you’ll be able to get water to it.