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What are open spoke wheels?
Open spoke wheels were a type of early railway wheel that featured double spokes, this type of wheel was commonly known as a split-spoke wheel.
Open spoke wheels were a design that appeared on many wagons and some other rolling stock throughout the 1800s. A complete wheel was made up of several parts which were all forged rather than being cast, this made the wheels cheaper than their one-piece, cast-iron, solid-spoke counterparts, but also more time consuming to produce, and thanks to this, most railways and wagon builders eventually opted for the latter.
Split spoke wheels came in a variety of ornate designs and typically had a diameter of three-foot. As well as the cost benefits, another advantage of the wheels was their ability to absorb some of the vibrations and bumps experienced by un-sprung wagons of the Victorian era. Although few new open spoke wheels were produced into the 20th century, the robust longevity of the wheels already in service meant that examples could still be seen for many years after production ended.
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