| Collection |
VFM (unaccessioned) General |
| Description |
Dark green, very rare, "New Way" stationary engine. Model "C". Type "C". 2.5 horse power. Speeds: Regular 450; Variable 300-600. Serial number 1255. Manufactured by "New Way" Motor Company, Michigan, U.S.A. Belt driven fan cools the engine. Image 4 shows the dates of patents. The last one is for 11 February 1908.
Donated to Marlborough Vintage Farm Machinery Society by S. Craddock, Murchison in August 1974.
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From page 58 of Norm Brayshaw's duplicate letter book 11 July 1974-5 August 1974, which is in Archives, Bay 91, Shelf B, Box MHS Correspondence 1964-74.
11 July 1974
Marlborough Vintage Farm Machinery Society Inc.
Box 308
Blenheim
Mr. Steve Craddock
Chalgrave Street
Murchison
Dear Sir,
Enclosed please find cheque in accordance with your request for the motor collected recently by Geoff Carr for the above Society's museum.
As I am not sure if you have a branch in Murchison I am enclosing envelope and letter for you to address to Murchison or Nelson - which is responsible for your district.
Yours sincerely
Norman H. Brayshaw
Treasurer.
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| Object ID |
VFM0.800.0136 |
| Object Name |
Engine |
| Other # |
VFM430 |
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