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| Author: | Charles Brown [ Sun Nov 28, 1999 4:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | "Strafford" doodlebugs? |
<P>In checking out the 7/4 and 2/19 briefs on the new Edwards Motor Car Company, I noticed that the new West Virginia car and the one built for Mt. Dora look suspiciously like old Red Arrow "Strafford" cars. Is this the case and where did they get them (possibly from the Keokuk Jct. Ry in Iowa)? And do they have any more? Always liked those cars as well as the Bullets.<br> Charlesebrown@webtv.net |
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| Author: | Drake Rice [ Mon Nov 29, 1999 6:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: "Strafford" doodlebugs? |
<P>I was in Florida and visited the shop on June 10, they built the car from the ground up. Only walk over seats were from early day passenger cars. It's all axle drive (4), power by a John Deer engine and a Mac truck gear box I think. It will be going up 4% grade reason for the drive Also talked with the local cabinet maker who did a great job on the interior. My Dad when back on Monday and watched them load the car on a float to move to WVA. I have heard how it operated. They take orders. They also were starting work on the passenger cars for their steam train they were starting on July 4. Lots of activity there and worth the visit.<br> drakerr@telepath.com |
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