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Category: Wickham Trolleys - Type 17
Preserved at: Private site - Clutton
Livery: red/white/black
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| Location | Date | Observer |
|---|---|---|
| Clutton Flower Show Somerset | ** *** **** | Roy Hennefer |
| Midsomer Norton | ** *** **** | Peter Hall |
| Long Marston | ** *** **** | Peter Hall |
| Long Marston | 13 Nov 1994 | Peter Hall |
| Long Marston | 14 Nov 1993 | Peter Hall |
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22 February 2008 - Jonathan Flood
Works Number 8267 - despatchedfrom Wickham's to BR (LMR) Manchester, Lancashire - 27 February 1959. Fitted with JAP1323 engine.
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22 February 2008 - steve parberry
I take it this one fell of the back of a lorry or its in very good condition if the track was removed from under it and the sidings have been converted into a showground.. must have one best in show for railway vehicle!!!!
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22 February 2008 - Jonathan Flood
No, I'm afraid this is just a poor early attempt at a road / rail vehicle! The designer saw no need for road wheels but experience quickly showed very poor adhesion in wet conditions and a safety notice was issued confirming that use of these vehicle should be limited to on rail use only. Obviously the owner of this one ignored the safety notice!!!!!
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22 February 2008 - steve parberry
I wonder how he navigates a corner with no steering wheel or does it come with indipendant braking like a tractor...or does he just bounce of the kerbs?
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22 February 2008 - Jonathan Flood
Steering is achieved by rapid weight re-distribution caused by passengers moving from one side to the other and leaning out - somewhat akin to sidecar racing!
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22 February 2008 - peter Cummings
Apposite comment, the 3rd from JF. JAP engines being synonymous - for those of us of a certain age - with motorcycle sports.
Speedway anyone.