Cole Bros Circus #11

Posted By on 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 brake that was used for slowing the wagon on a down grade, also they would set brakes on when parked. This is not to say it could not be done with horses, but it would take one more man on the wagon, teamster and a brakemen. Two men on a wagon, unless it was a parade was very rare.

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My name is Ivan M. Henry and I am the 4th generation of a circus/show business dynasty. I hope you enjoy the blog.

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