Austin Western Road Machinery Co. - History

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Austin Western Road Machinery Co.
Harvey, IL; Chicago, IL, U.S.A.
Manufacturer Class: Steam and Gas Engines

History

Last Modified: Aug 20 2012 1:27PM by joelr4
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Austin built road rollers ca 1906 and gas engines ca 1909. The gas engines were designed by John A. Charter who had originally been associated with his father, John Carter in Charter Gas Engine Co. and then with Fairbanks Morse & Co..

Information Sources

American Gasoline Engines Since 1872 by C. H. Wendel, Volume #1, 1983 page 40

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