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# 1898 - 1983 3c Transportation Series: Handcar, 1880s
U.S. #1898
1983 3¢ Handcar
Transportation Series
City: Rochester, NY
The small, manually operated handcar was extremely important to the early railroads. One or two men pushed the teeter-totter bar up and down, activating the gears, and propelling the cart along at a 10-mph pace. Not only did it carry men and supplies needed by workers and repair crews, but it was also used by safety inspectors.
U.S. #1898
1983 3¢ Handcar
Transportation Series
City: Rochester, NY
The small, manually operated handcar was extremely important to the early railroads. One or two men pushed the teeter-totter bar up and down, activating the gears, and propelling the cart along at a 10-mph pace. Not only did it carry men and supplies needed by workers and repair crews, but it was also used by safety inspectors.