8W

ID/Name: 8
Type:  Gangers (Patrolman) Trolley
Description: Cattle Truck
Built: 1953
Status: Restored

The original K type, which became the 8W when the engine in it was replaced with the Wisconsin AENLD 9.2 hp engine, and the Granite State Machine Co. model 5101E reversing gearbox.

The slide mechanism to tighten the belt was ditched for a chain drive, and a piece of 1/4" plate welded to the middle frame rails to hold the Wisconsin and gearbox. It’s believed Naismith Engineering was the firm that organised this modification.

They still sell the same Granite gearboxes, the design hasn't changed in 30 years".