thecircusblog | August 23, 2012
Cargo and animal wagon line up. I believe this photo was taken at there winter quarters. 1936…. Notice the brake wheels at the top of each wagon. These wheels were turned to set tight the brakes while parked and applied as needed while on a down grade.
thecircusblog | August 23, 2012
This photo was taken in 1937 on the Cole show lot. The elephant ….still in her working harness is partaking in a little wild grass snack.
thecircusblog | August 23, 2012
Cole Bros ticket wagon. This is a great looking wagon. Notice what I believe to be sky light window on the roof of the ticket office. Photo taken in 1937.
thecircusblog | August 23, 2012
Cole Bros steam calliope. I understand from the information that I have the name of this calliope is “The Two Jesters”. This photo was shot on the show lot in 1936. I do not want to disclaim the information that I have, but I don’t see two jesters on the wagon. The custom caved art […]
thecircusblog | August 23, 2012
Eight horse hitches pulling a cargo wagon to the show lot. These wagons were most likely loaded with canvas.
thecircusblog | August 23, 2012
Cole Bros air calliope 1937. The opposite side of this wagon was open to show the calliope. Good comment Steve.
thecircusblog | August 23, 2012
The use of tractors and Mack trucks was quite common on the circuses. This usually occured when there was a step hill or down grade. The tractor seems to be headed for a down grade. I notice a man on top of the wagon holding the brake wheel. Most all circus wagons had a mechanical […]
thecircusblog | August 17, 2012
Dear Ivan- Let me start off by saying how much I enjoy your blog. You certainly have some interesting photo’s to share. Thank you. As for the Cole Bros. #88 canvas wagon you showed the other day I’ve included a couple of photo’s of when it was on the 1937 and 1938 seasons of the […]
thecircusblog | August 17, 2012
Cole Bros on rail siding. 194o……………… A Stephen T. Flint photo. Wagon 88 hauled the big top canvas.
