To
illustrate that point, let’s consider just a few of the dozens of questions we
could ask. Things like… How do you negotiate sharp turns on steep, narrow
mountainous terrain when the full length of your train – including
horses/mules/oxen and wagons – can easily stretch 100 - 200 feet in
length? How do you maintain control while descending long grades with
full loads? Finally, when the wheel weighs several hundred pounds more
than you do, how do you manage any repairs on the trail that might require it
to be removed? Clearly, there was a tremendous amount of strength, skill,
finesse, wisdom and experience necessary to command an early freighting
operation.
Large and in-charge, these no-nonsense designs were especially rugged and built for strength. (Click here to see more photos, specifications and information about this unique freighter on our Wheels That Won The West® website.)