3-wheeled Velocipede Hand Car - Felton, CA - Railroad Maintenance-Of-Way Equipment on Waymarking.com

"The 3-wheeled Velocipede Hand Car came into popular use on American railroads during the 1880's. - The Sheffield Company of Three Rivers, Michigan was the first manufacturer, when in 1878, founder George Sheffield saw the potential in selling Velocipedes with flanges wheels to railway companies, Velocipedes were primarily used by railway officials to personally inspect portions of the line that came under their direct authority. The Velocipede enabled the official to stop wherever men were at work, giving them direction and calling attention to defects he had noted during his journey. In this way, his section of railroad would be assured of being kept in the best possible condition. The Velocipede is set into motion by a rowing motion and auxiliary, foot pedal-power. The frame, wheels and outrigger are made of white ash, the tires are cast iron, the axles and crank shaft are kon, and the crank'and pedals are made of malleable iron. The outrigger is adjustable and can be removed. The entire Velocipede weighs about 140 pounds, light enough for one man to lift the vehicle off the rails or turn it in the opposite direction."

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