Catley (of York)
of York
Extract from Steam Locomotion on Common Roads by William Fletcher. Published 1891.
A very neat steam wagonette was made by Mr. Catley, of York, in 1869. The two cylinders were 2.635in. diameter, and 5.75in. stroke. Spur gearing with a ratio of three to one was used for transmitting the motion of the crank shaft to the main axle. The driving wheels were 4ft. diameter; one wheel was keyed to the axle, the other wheel was loose on the shaft, which caused the carriage to turn the sharpest corners easily. A vertical boiler, 1ft. 6in. diameter and 3ft. high, was mounted over the driving axle, and a pressure of 120lbs. per square inch was used. Four passengers could be carried at a fair speed. The weight of the wagonette empty was 15cwt.; it was mounted on good springs, fitted with a brake within easy reach of the steersman, and nicely equipped for service. Two water tanks contained a supply of feed for a five mile run, while coal enough could be taken for a 20 mile journey.