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Railway Motor Tricycle [B 10981] • Photograph

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Summary

Railway motor tricycles were introduced in approximately 1910 for use as fettlers' transport. These two wheelers were powered by a 2-stroke petrol engine. They were also known a "Chase-Me-Charlies" due to their habit of running away once the engine was fired.

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Physical description

Photograph; 15.5 cm x 11.3 cm

Dates / Publication details

Approximately 1909

Collection

Part of General Collection

Subject

Railroads -- Australia -- Track-inspection cars

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Digitisation information

Date

03/01/2006

Format

image/tiff

Resolution

3,439 x 2,465 pixels (8.5 MP)

Size

25.46 MB

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