Mountain Wagons

Among the Simplest of Stagecoach Designs

Mountain Passenger wagon - A type of American passenger wagon, used in the mountainous regions of the far West, from the Mid-19th Century to the 1900's. This vehicle could be fitted with two - to - four seats on which the passengers were seated crosswise, and often had a high standing top and ample rearward luggage space. The Mountain Wagon  has the three reaches common the the stage coach but was unique un that it had side springs and crosswise elliptical springs.

 

Mountain Wagon with Top

Traditional Mountain Wagon

The popular style, open passenger wagon is basically an extra long spring wagon. Though rarely used for long trips, this wagon serves well as a station wagon, originally carrying passengers from rail or depot towns to towns nearby.

 

 

 

 

 

Mountain Wagon No Top

Mountain Wagon Without Canopy

This wagon is very similar to the traditional wagon except it has less elaborate seats and no canopy top. All Mountain wagon styles are very versatile and durable.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Mountain Wagon 2 Seats

Two Seated Mountain Wagon

This customer stepped outside the box and chose a green stained body with natural stained wheels instead of the traditional colors. These are just a few of the different options of this wagon making it a very economical alternative for carrying a number of passengers without sacrificing comfort or style.