Upon the saddle was placed the steam gauge and indicator. Between the Horse’s ears was placed the whistle.
The nostrils contained the escape valve, and the lower jaw of the Horse connected with the throttle and whistle valves, so that pressure upon a long pair of reins would regulate the speed of the Horse.
The most difficult matter, however, was the delicate armatures and driving rods of the legs.
The cylinders were placed upon the shafts of the wagon.
These propelled the driving rods, which in turn worked heavy armatures, which caused the Horse’s legs to take a long and quick stride.
The hind legs were worked in the same manner by means of driving rods connected with the armature of the forward legs.
It was astonishing to note with what marvelous rapidity the Steam Horse would pick up its feet and gallop.
Steel spikes upon his feet enabled him to go all the faster.
We have imperfectly described the Horse; now, let us take a look at the wagon.
In this the travelers were to ride, and it was necessary that it should be safe and strong.