Mud Wagons

Rugged Luxury for all Driving Conditions

The advantage of the passenger wagon and the origin of its nickname, Mud-Wagon, was the lightness that enabled it to pass over frequently poor roads, through mud holes, or up steep mountainous slopes. The Mud Wagon with its outside framing and square body is less expensive to build and durable in service. The body of these wagons is bolted to iron rockers that, in turn, rest on leather thorough braces. These light semi-enclosed carriers are equipped with canvas or enameled leather storm curtains, and brakes Mud wagon Coach for mountain travel.

Mudwagon Stagecoaches Starting at $44,975

Deadwood Mud Wagon

 Replica Abbot-Downing

This is a replica of one of the original Deadwood mud wagons built by Abbot-Downing. This is a twenty-one passenger wagon, it has four bench seats on the inside and three on the outside. It was the work horse of the Deadwood region and this wagon is available with either gold hub sarven wheels or wooden wheels.

More detailed pictures.

 

 

 

 

San Diego Mud Wagon

Old Town San Diego

This is a great example of our replication services. All we had to work off of was a photograph and our historic resources. The outcome was a beautiful example of a coach used in the San Diego region during the 19th century.

More detailed pictures.

 

 

 

 

 

Bill Nigg's Original Abbot & Downing Mud Wagon

Original Abbot & Downing

This coach is the original Abbot-Downing. In our restoration process we utilized all original hardware but replicated all the wood. This wagon has unique early sarven wheels with eighteen spokes which make it a very attractive coach. This coach was built for Bill Nigg's collection.

More detailed pictures.

“I've had Hansen Wheel & Wagon restore for me since their early beginnings. Their work is exceptional and it has always been a pleasure working with Doug and his select crew. The evolution of this shop has been very interesting to watch, going from a small depot building to the Top-of-the-Line business that it is today. This couldn't have happened without many satisfied and repeat customers.”
-William L. Nigg
West Browns, SD

 

 

 

Doug Hansen's Original Deadwood Stagecoach

Original Stagecoach

This coach is also a restoration, it was used on the Ft. Pierre to Deadwood trail. This Abbot-Downing was available in six, nine, or twelve passenger models. Similar mud wagons can be seen in the museums in Cheyenne and Cody. This coach is light with seating for six and 1 1/2 axles. This coach is owned by Doug Hansen and he brought this coach back on the Deadwood Trail for it's 100th Anniversary. Our site has a collection of photos from his trail ride.

 

 

Henderson Mud Wagon

Replica Henderson

We were lucky enough to have an original Henderson in our shop to aid of in the replication of this vehicle. This six passenger coach, is great for the riders with fully open sides. These coaches were used in Stockton, CA during the Gold Rush days. These are unique coaches with their unique curved fronts. More detailed pictures.