The Modern bicycle and its accessories; a complete reference book for rider, dealer, and maker (1898)
Schwalbach, Alexander, Wilcox, Julius, Commercial advertiser association, New York · New York, The Commercial advertiser association · leaf 162
g that ofthe locomotive reversing lever, and havingfour positions. When the lever standsvertical it is in the stopped position, andwhen the driver gets off he is to pull outand pocket a small safety plug; this leavesthe circuit broken and the carriage can-not start accidentally or be started by… … POPE ELECTRIC PHAETON. backing press is in reach of his left footand a lever on the steering handle operatesa bell. Having taken his seat and re-placed the safety plug, the driver sets thelever forward to the first notch, whichgradually runs the carriage up to a three-mile speed on a smooth level;…
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