From Greatlakes-seaway.com; A distinctive type of vessel was developed for use in the inland canal system. The Great Lakes "canaler", a bulk carrier that is literally a self-propelling barge, with machinery at the stern and navigating bridge up forward, had a long, almost box-shaped cargo hold between. The "canalers" using the third canal had a maximum length of 79.9 m (262 feet) and could carry as much as 2,700 tonnes (3,000 tons). Larger ships were also built to sail from the Lakehead (Lake Superior) to Port Colborne where their 13,500 tonnes (15,000 tons) of cargo were transferred to several small "canalers". However, it soon became evident that these larger vessels should be able to move into the lower lakes and, between 1907 and 1912, plans were made for enlarging the canal once more. That canal opened in 1931 and is still in use today.
Progress is fine, but it's gone on for too long.
with apologies to Ogden Nash...
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Welland Canal-sized cargo carrier proposal
Continental wrench
Another imported tool which seems to be pretty good quality but there doesn't seem to be much more information available. When googling Continental wrench, I get a number of eBay hits, Continental wrenches made in India, West Germany, Japan and this one made in Korea. No idea if any of them are related.
I also see the name Continental American, which seems to be something different, marked with the name Peerless and made in West Germany.
192/ ABC Motorcycle
This 400cc flat twin was designed by Granville Bradshaw for ABC (All British (Engine) Company.. It was in production from 1919 till 1925 but was expensive and did not sell well.
The similar-layout BMW R32 was introduced in the early 20s and though BMW has been accused of copying this engine layout, in fact the BMW engine was reverse engineered from a 1914 Douglas fore and aft twin and originally produced as a portable utility engine. BMW later adapted their motor for their first motorcycle, mounted crankshaft longitudinally in the the frame and logically, added shaft drive.
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Heidelberg , Germany Tram
A turn of the (last) century four wheel Heidelberg tram, complete with colourful advertising shown in the 1960s. Fast forward another 50 years and at least the advertiser is still doing well.
Monday, April 22, 2024
Camron US needle nose pliers
Wipac accessories, 1966
The Wipac name was the result of the merger of the British arm of the American Witherbee Igniter Company (Wico) and British spark plug manufacturer Pacy. They produced a range of electrical accessories for motorcycles and cars, ranging from switches and lights to magnetos. The company moved with the times and is still around today focusing on automotive LED headlights.
Sunday, April 21, 2024
Triumph Tiger Trail
The 1981 Tiger Trail was Triumph's response to the introduction of the BMW R80GS in 1980. The bike had longer suspension and was outfitted with plastic fenders and only available in bright yellow. The model was entered in several off-road races, where they did reasonably well.
The bike never was sold in North America and as it never really caught on in Europe, production was discontinued in 1982 with only about 180 units sold. Collector's piece indeed!
Sidecar Sunday
Captains Malins and Oliver, who travelled around the world on motorcycles in 1927 promoting the British film industry, pictured at the RAF base at Karachi where the engines were overhauled. The pair took just over a year to complete the trip. The 1000 cc OEC motorcycles gave little trouble but the sidecar frames were repaired many times.
Saturday, April 20, 2024
1932 Douglas K32
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