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Revision as of 22:50, 24 July 2013
Doepke
Doepke Post WWII Hand Car parts, from DiscoverLiveSteam.com
Hodges Hand Car
The Hodges Hand Car set are over 50 years old. These handcars were first patented in 1934 and were produced by a small manufacturer in Indiana. The Hodges are self-propelled around the track by the rotating action of the hand pedals which are mounted in the middle of each handcar.
Hodges Hand Car new design
Ottaway Pump-It car
The Ottaway You Pump It Car set are also over 50 years old. These handcars were produced in Kansas and are self-propelled around the track by the pumping action of a “T” bar which is mounted in the middle of each handcar.
