The year 1825 A dozen passengers at up to 20 MPH
The year 1833 14 Passengers, steering wheel, 100 RPM, 100 PSI, draught fan
The year - 1834 The 1834 Act stated that "For every Carriage moved or propelled or set or kept in Motion by Steam or Machinery or any other Power or Agency than animal Power the toll to be 2/6 per Wheel for each wheel thereof". This meant that it would have cost ten shillings (~$80) for a steampowered wagon with four wheels to pass through just one tollgate, compared with just two pence (~$1.33) for a horse and cart! This effectively kept powered vehicles off the turnpikes.
The year 1858 Three wheeled, up to 12 MPH, weight 3,000 lbs.
The year 1860 Small 3 wheeler, 6 passengers, 2,192 lbs.
The Locomotives on Highways Act 1861: 1) Limited the weight of vehicles to 12 tons. 2) Imposed a speed limit of 10 mph on open roads in town. The Locomotive Act 1865 (Red Flag Act): 1) Set speed limits of 4 mph in the country and 2 mph in towns. 2) Stipulated that self-propelled vehicles should be accompanied by a crew of three: the driver, a stoker and a man with a red flag walking 60 yards ahead of each vehicle. The man with a red flag or lantern enforced a walking pace, and warned horse riders and horse drawn traffic of the approach of a self propelled machine. Highways and Locomotives (Amendment) Act 1878 1) Made the red flag optional under local regulation 2) The distance ahead of the still necessary pedestrian crew member was reduced to 20 yards. 3) Vehicles were required to stop on the sight of a horse. 4) Vehicles were forbidden from emitting smoke or steam to prevent horses being alarmed.
The year 1878 La Mancelle, 16 Passengers, 26 MPH, First dealership
The year 1885 First Personal Automobile, 2/3 HP, 220 lbs.
The year - 1893
The year - 1896 Locomotives on Highways Act 1896 This Act defined a new category of vehicle, light locomotives, which were vehicles under 3 tons unladen weight. These 'light locomotives' were exempt from the 3 crew member rule, and were subject to the higher 14 mph speed limit although most Local Government Boards had the authority to reduce it to 12 mph. In celebration of the act being passed Lawson organized an Emancipation Run, which took place on 14 November 1896 when thirty vehicles travelled from London to Brighton.
The London to Brighton Run The London to Brighton Veteran Car Run is the longest-running motoring event in the world. The first run was in 1896, and it has taken place most years since its initial revival in 1927. It takes place on the first Sunday in November and starts at sunrise from Hyde Park, London and finishes at Brighton a distance of 54 miles. To qualify, the cars must have been built before 1905. It is the world's largest gathering of veteran cars 37 starters in 1927 131 started in 1938 443 started in 2005 484 in started in 2009
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The New London to New Brighton Run The New London to New Brighton Antique Car Run commemorates the London to Brighton run. The first run was in 1987 as part of New Brighton s Centennial Celebration. It is held on the second Saturday of August. The guns go off and the bugle plays in New London at 7:00 am and several stops later, drivers finish in New Brighton as part of Stockyard days a distance of 125 miles. To qualify, the cars must have been built before 1908, or before 1915 if a one or two cylinder or electric car. 17 starters in 1987 72 started in 2007, the 20 th anniversary 71 started in 2011, the 25 th anniversary 64 in started in 2015
The NL-NB Event The Facts Wednesday-Friday pre-tours, open to pre 1917 automobiles, of 30 to 60 miles are used to shake out any problems Tours include local areas of interest and great food Friday parade and show in New London, period dress encouraged The run on Saturday includes stops at Grove City, Litchfield, Kingston, Buffalo and Crystal
The NL-NB Event The Heart Comradeship drivers come from all over the US as well as Canada and England to participate The wonder all manner of wheeled convinces will be found gasoline, steam, electric One, two, four, six cylinder cars, air and water cooled High wheel, two wheel Unrestored and show restored On the job training Community the support and hospitality of the small towns and towns people is unsurpassed! The CHALLENGE!
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