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GMFFTTH, TURNER & CO/S DESCRIPTIYE CATALOGUE. 



One and Two Horse- Union Ry. Horse Powers. 



The wood frame work constructed similar to m^st of tlie tread or endless chain powers in use 

 hut more durable in allits parts, and the arrangement of the running irear is very much better, ine 

 band wheel is readily changed from one side of the machine to the other. 



Their advantages over other horse powers give satisfactory results as follows : 



1st. It is the most durable of any horse power made. 2nd. It requires least elevat^^^^^^ 

 anv to obtain a giren amount of speed. 3rd. These Powers are wider and lo^^^r than an^ othe^ 

 ini ample room for the horses to walk with ease and safety. 4 h The ^^heeis are larger m dmmeter 

 and less in number than employed in any other horse power, with the result of ^more power and less 

 friction. oth. The platfonn chain moves with a perfectly smooth and f^ee motion 6th^ All t^^ 

 pivots, boxes, wheels and axles are chill hardened and smooth thus causing litt^ frict^o^^^^ 

 Neatly to the durability. 7th. The power is applied both at the toP,^?^ bottom of ' ce 



this means the weight and power of the horse acts directly to PT^^Pel the J^^^^^^^^ 

 8th There is no strain on the chain in passing the end tracks. 9th. There are no cross rods between 

 the treads to get bent out of place and add to the weight of the moving platform. 



In short, these are bv far the most satisfactory machines for the purpose in the market, and they 

 have received first premiums at aU the fairs where they have been exhibited. 



