STEAM BUSINESS WAGONS.
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.
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- 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