GOSHEN
HORSE-THIEF DETECTIVES
Wagons
The Tumbleweed Wagon
The "Gun" Wagon
The" Escort" Wagonette
The "Ammo" Wagonette
The "Gallows" Wagon
The "Penitentiary" Wagon
"TumbleWeed" Wagon
The "TumbleWeed" Wagon (the old west name for mobile jail) was discovered near New Richmond, Ohio buried in an old barn. Dale Roe and Jeff Corcoran restored the farm wagon and designed the jail portion, converting it to an eye catching parade highlight. The wagon was manufactured by Studebaker (circa 1900). It has been driven exclusively by Clint Adams and his Belgians, appearing in:
2008, 2009, 2010
"Light Up Goshen" Parades
2009, 2010
"Frontier Days" Parades
2009
"Goshen Gallop" Parade
"Gun" Wagon
The "Gun" Wagon was located near Buffalo NY. It was in very rough condition and required extensive restoration. It too, is a Studebaker (circa 1890). After Dale & Jeff restored the wood box, metal bows were fabricated and a custom canvas cover was made. The "Gun" Wagon has almost exclusively been driven by 2Lt. Nancy Jackson and her Percheron "Buck", with the exception of the Lebanon Christmas Parade when it was driven by Claire Corcoran and "Chaco". The "Gun" Wagon has appeared in:
2009, 2010
"Frontier Days" Parades
"Goshen Gallop" Parades
"Light Up Goshen" Parades
2009
"Lebanon Christmas Carriage" Parade
"Escort" Wagon
In 2010, two newer "wagonettes" (circa 1930) were acquired at the Martin's Carriage Auction near Hershey, Pennsylvania. Both originally had fringed roofs. These were removed. This larger "Escort" wagon has been driven exclusively by Claire Corcoran and her giant Belgian "Chaco". The wagon appeared in:
2010
"Frontier Days" Parade
2010
"Blanchester Independence Day" Parade
"Ammo" Wagon
The second smaller "Ammo" wagonette has not been put in service. It has been painted and restored, but requires lettering. It is expected to make its maiden debut in 2011.
The "TumbleWeed" Wagon (the old west name for mobile jail) was discovered near New Richmond, Ohio buried in an old barn. Dale Roe and Jeff Corcoran restored the farm wagon and designed the jail portion, converting it to an eye catching parade highlight. The wagon was manufactured by Studebaker (circa 1900). It has been driven exclusively by Clint Adams and his Belgians, appearing in:
2008, 2009, 2010
"Light Up Goshen" Parades
2009, 2010
"Frontier Days" Parades
2009
"Goshen Gallop" Parade
"Gun" Wagon
The "Gun" Wagon was located near Buffalo NY. It was in very rough condition and required extensive restoration. It too, is a Studebaker (circa 1890). After Dale & Jeff restored the wood box, metal bows were fabricated and a custom canvas cover was made. The "Gun" Wagon has almost exclusively been driven by 2Lt. Nancy Jackson and her Percheron "Buck", with the exception of the Lebanon Christmas Parade when it was driven by Claire Corcoran and "Chaco". The "Gun" Wagon has appeared in:
2009, 2010
"Frontier Days" Parades
"Goshen Gallop" Parades
"Light Up Goshen" Parades
2009
"Lebanon Christmas Carriage" Parade
"Escort" Wagon
In 2010, two newer "wagonettes" (circa 1930) were acquired at the Martin's Carriage Auction near Hershey, Pennsylvania. Both originally had fringed roofs. These were removed. This larger "Escort" wagon has been driven exclusively by Claire Corcoran and her giant Belgian "Chaco". The wagon appeared in:
2010
"Frontier Days" Parade
2010
"Blanchester Independence Day" Parade
"Ammo" Wagon
The second smaller "Ammo" wagonette has not been put in service. It has been painted and restored, but requires lettering. It is expected to make its maiden debut in 2011.
"Gallows" Wagon
In the fall of 2010, the "Gallows" Wagon was located in Battle Creek, Michigan. No restoration is required, but construction of a replica of the "Tombstone" Territory "horse-thief" gallows is in progress. It is anticipated the Wagon will debut in 2011.
"Penitentiary" Wagon
In January, 2011, the "Federal Penitentiary" Wagon was located in Readstown, Wisconsin. It is an 1890's wagon with original construction and lettering. Most of this wagon will be preserved, although, some new paint is necessary. Because of the desire to retain authenticity, the box portion will be kept black, and the lettering will be preserved. The undercarriage has no paint protection. It will be painted green, matching the other wagons. The wheels will be painted cream. This wagon will expectedly be put in service in 2011.
In the fall of 2010, the "Gallows" Wagon was located in Battle Creek, Michigan. No restoration is required, but construction of a replica of the "Tombstone" Territory "horse-thief" gallows is in progress. It is anticipated the Wagon will debut in 2011.
"Penitentiary" Wagon
In January, 2011, the "Federal Penitentiary" Wagon was located in Readstown, Wisconsin. It is an 1890's wagon with original construction and lettering. Most of this wagon will be preserved, although, some new paint is necessary. Because of the desire to retain authenticity, the box portion will be kept black, and the lettering will be preserved. The undercarriage has no paint protection. It will be painted green, matching the other wagons. The wheels will be painted cream. This wagon will expectedly be put in service in 2011.
