Manufacturer:  F. E. Myers & Bro.

SPECIFICATIONS
 
Internal Serial No : MY11
Nickname : "Rivet Head" because of the unique attachment at the base of the car.
Type of Trolley : Hay Fork
Type of Hay Slings Set :
Diameter of Rope Sheave :
Type of Track : Wood Beam
Markings :
Availability : Hard to find
Value : $$$
Chassis Tie-off : No
Trolley Load Held at Any Height : No - CDP must go to chassis and lock
Number of Wheels on Top : 4
Number of Lifting Pulleys : 1
Swivel Capable : No
Capable of Reversible Use : No
Type of Material : Iron
Independent Trigger Trip Rope on Chassis : No
Bump Trigger Plate at Chassis Base : No
Notes :

Upper chassis is attached to the lower car’s swivel ring with a circle of rivets. Earliest manifestation of the CLOVERLEAF. Later models used a typical two piece upper chassis held together with bolts.

Patent Number : 727,823
Patent Date : 1884
Year(s) Manufactured : 1884


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