STEAM BUSINESS WAGONS.
Reading edition
Thompson, Model A, Delivery, 10–12 H.P. Thompson Auto Co., Providence, R. I.
Maker's illustration not ready—will be published later and of a size suitable for insertion in this space.
PRICE: $1,800
BODY: Wood and iron
SEATS: 2 persons
CAPACITY: 1,200 to 1,500 pounds
WEIGHT: 2,600 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 102 inches
TREAD: 62 inches
TIRES, FRONT: Solid, 30 × 2½ in.
TIRES, REAR: Solid, 32 × 2½ in.
STEERING: Worm gears
BRAKES: Rear wheels
SPRINGS: Full elliptic
FRAME: Wood and iron
BORE: 4½ in.; STROKE: 4¾ in.
CYLINDERS: Two
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Sliding type
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Hung to boiler
BOILER: Tonkin "dry plate"
LUBRICATION: Sight force feed
SPEEDS: 10 to 20 miles
DRIVE: Chain
Thompson, Model B, Steam Wagonette. Thompson Auto Co., Providence, R. I.
PRICE: $2,250
BODY: Iron and wood
SEATS: 10–12 persons
WEIGHT: 3,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 102 inches
TREAD: 62 inches
TIRES, FRONT: Solid, 30 x 2½ in.
TIRES, REAR: Solid, 32 x 2½ in.
STEERING: Triple thread screws
BRAKES: Rear wheels, double-acting
SPRINGS: Full elliptic
FRAME: Iron and wood
HORSE-POWER: 10 to 12
BORE: 4½ in.; STROKE: 4¾ in.
CYLINDERS: Two
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Sliding type
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Hung to engine
BOILER: Tonkin "dry plate"
LUBRICATION: Force sight feed
SPEEDS: 10 to 20 miles
DRIVE: Chain
Coulthard Steam Truck, 30 H.P. American Coulthard Co., Chicago, Ill.
PRICE: $4,500
BODY: Platform
CAPACITY: 12,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 130 inches
TREAD: 66 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 33 × 7 in., (wood)
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 9 in., (wood)
STEERING: Worm and wheel
BRAKES: Double-acting screw brake on rear wheels
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Channel steel
MOTOR: Compound reversing
CYLINDERS: 2 high, 2 low pressure
MOTOR SUSPENSION: To main frame by patented method
BOILER: Vertical, fire-tube type
FUEL: Coke or coal
SPEEDS: 3–6 m. p. h., forward and reverse
DRIVE: Double chain
Steam 8-Ton Truck, 35 H.P. Pittsburgh Machine Tool Co., Allegheny, Pa.
Maker's illustration not ready—will be published later and of a size suitable for insertion in this space.
PRICE: $4,500
BODY: To suit
CAPACITY: 8 tons
WEIGHT: 4 tons
WHEEL-BASE: To suit
TREAD: Standard
TIRES, FRONT: Wood, 6 in.
TIRES, REAR: Wood, 6 in.
STEERING: Wheel
BRAKES: Air and hand
FRAME: Steel
CYLINDERS: 3 and 4
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Poppet type
BURNER: Kerosene
FUEL REGULATION: Automatic
BOILER: Fire tube
CHANGE GEAR: Spur type
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Chain and gear
Johnson Power Wagon. Johnson Service Co., Milwaukee, Wis.
PRICE: According to load capacity
BODY: To order
CAPACITY: From 1 to 5 tons
WEIGHT: From 1 to 5 tons
WHEEL-BASE: Varies
TREAD: Varies
TIRES, FRONT: Solid rubber
TIRES, REAR: Solid rubber
STEERING: Wheel and knuckle
BRAKES: Wheel band and reverse
SPRINGS: Half elliptic
FRAME: Armored wood
BORE: 3¾ in.; STROKE: 4 in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: In cylinder head
CONDENSER: 150 sq. ft. area
BURNER: Kerosene
FUEL REGULATION: By thermostat
BOILER: Water tube coil
LUBRICATION: Splash
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Lever
DRIVE: Shaft
Coulthard Coal Truck. American Coulthard Co., Chicago, Ill.
BODY: For coal, power tipping
CAPACITY: 6 tons
FRAME: Channel steel
TIRES: Wood blocks
GENERATOR: Fire tube
CYLINDERS: 2 compound, horizontal
TRANSMISSION: Sliding gear
SPEEDS: Two
WHEEL-BASE: 130 inches
TREAD: 66 inches
DRIVE: Chain
Plymouth Bus, 30–40 H.P. Commercial Motor Truck Co., Plymouth, O.
(TOO LATE FOR PROPER CLASSIFICATION.)
BODY: Rear entrance bus
SEATS: 20–24 passengers
WEIGHT: 4,500 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 144 inches
TREAD: 56½ inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 in., single
TIRES, REAR: 36 in., dual
BRAKES: Internal expanding on rear wheel drums
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Braced channel steel
BORE: 5 in.; STROKE: 5 in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical in front
COOLING: Water; honeycomb radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Automatic oiler
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CHANGE GEAR: Duplex friction
SPEEDS: 0 to 10 or 15 m. p. h.
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Chains to spur gear reduction
Plymouth Side Board Truck, 30–40 H.P. Commercial Motor Truck Co., Plymouth, O.
(TOO LATE FOR PROPER CLASSIFICATION.)
BODY: Side board truck
CAPACITY: 2 to 3 tons
WEIGHT: 4,500 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 144 inches
TREAD: 56½ inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 in., single
TIRES, REAR: 36 in., dual
BRAKES: Internal expanding in rear hub drums
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Braced channel steel
BORE: 5 in.; STROKE: 5 in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical in front
COOLING: Water; honeycomb radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Automatic oiler
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CHANGE GEAR: Duplex friction
SPEEDS: 0 to 8 or 15 m. p. h.
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Chains to spur gear reduction