Velocipede
Dinorwic Slate Quarries Co. Ltd.
Category
Carriages & other vehicles
Date
Unknown
Materials
Steel, cast iron and wood.
Measurements
1420 x 1400 mm; 3780 mm (Length)
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Penrhyn Castle, Gwynedd
NT 1700715
Summary
Velocipede. A 4ft. (1219mm.) gauge man-powered velocipede used by workmen on the Padarn Railway between Llanberis and Port Dinorwic. Known as 'Arthur', it has eight seats and four cranked handles to be turned to provide power to the axles by gearing. The vehicle is unsprung. The livery is maroon with black components, grey coves to th gearing, and natural wood seats and floor.
Makers and roles
Dinorwic Slate Quarries Co. Ltd. , owner