This three wheeled hand car was used for railroad track inspection. It provided a means of quick railroad transportation using manual power. Similar hand cars were used for mail delivery as well.

Man Riding a Velocipede Down Train Tracks, Foxburg, Pa.

Identifier:: 046761
Collection Number:: A&M 3460
Title:: Man Riding a Velocipede Down Train Tracks, Foxburg, Pa.
Date:: Undated
Creator:: Green, James
Description:: This three wheeled hand car was used for railroad track inspection. It provided a means of quick railroad transportation using manual power. Similar hand cars were used for mail delivery as well.
Acquisition Source:: James E. Green
Acquisition Method:: Gift
Medium:: glass plate negative
Projects:: West Virginia History OnView