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I bought a grain wagon at a sale this last spring it has "THE BAIN" painted on both sides. I want to know any and all about this nice grain wagon. Could anyone help me or point me in the right direction? Also the seat springs are worn out. Where might i get a new pair? thank u Mace

The Bain Wagon Co was from Kenosha, WI. They started making wagons in the 1860s. I found very little info and one photo in the book Encyclopedia of American Farm Implements.

Thank u for the info Kayo. I saw your post on the other board and meant to thank u then, but forgot; I guess I'll have to get a copy of this book u refer to, sounds like a good one. Wonder why there isn't more info about this wagon out there. Thank u again Mace

Kenosha,Wisconsin is the home of Bain Wagon Company. I'm the archivist at the Kenosha County Historical Society. Our collection contains an early Bain Company catalog with diagrams of many Bain wagons including dimensions. We also have lots of Bain Company information, as well as a collection of orginal company documents and photos of the factory and employees. For more information write to me at:
Kenosha History Center
Attn: Cait Dallas
6300 Third Avenue
Kenosha, WI 53140

We are researching possible military contracts for Bain wagons during the 1870s. Army ambulances, and six mule Escort Wagons. Quartermaster specifications for military vehicles were fairly detailed and required the manufactures name and location be marked on the wagon side. They were also stamped "US." Any information on how these wagons were marked.

I've purchased at an auction an axle of the Bain 10-A wagon. I was told it was a broken axle. That's ok. However, looking at it I was wondering if it's not a wagon needed for hauling wood. How would I go about finding what it was meant for? Also, if it did have a wagon on it, what would it look like to duplicate?
Thanks, Laurie

I HAVE A WAGON & ON ONE SIDE IT SAYS MANUFACTURED FOR JOHN H. THAT IS ALL I CAN READ ON IT. UNDER THE WAGON IN FRONT OF THE BACK AXLE IS A PLATE THAT HAS" B.M.CO. 3/4 ON IT. I DON'T KNOW IF THIS MEANS IT WAS BUILT BY BAIN MANUFACTURING CO. OR NOT. IF YOU CAN ADVISE, I WOULD APPRECIATE IT.

I just picked up a Bain Seeder project wagon. It looks to be complete and the gears still turn. I think it is missing one gear and of course the wood pretty much gone. Looking for photos to help in the restoration.

I am just looking for the history of Bain wagons here

Hi, I am trying to establish if and when Massey Harris purchased the company and any associated information please

I just read your artical in farm collector I really like your artical.nice tractor.

i have dug up a bain wagon. was wanting to know if it has any value? all the wood has rotted, the meatal hus and framing is all there. thank you

I have a Bain Wagon that I inherited from a neighbours estate that is in perfect condition. I has been stored indoors for over 50 years. I am wondering if there is a museum or an association that might be interested in it so it can be enjoyed my many people.

This is a response to Tammie's post. The Milwaukee County Zoo and Zoological Society may be interested in your Bain Wagon for display in our farm area. This would be a great addition since it was made in nearby Kenosha Wisconsin. Please contact me at .

Around here, we often heard the remark if a vehicle rode rough. "It rode rough as a Bain wagon!"

I ran across an old Bain wagon that a friend had. It had fallen apart but the metal was still there. The wheels were beyond repair and had wooden spokes and a wooden hub but had steel rims and tires which looked factory built. The carriage supports for the wagon box were also metal and appeared factory but the axels and the rest were wood. It appears to have been a hybrid between old school wood and new steel construction. Does anyone have any idea when these were built? I rebuilt the wagon and the process can be seen at:
http://eggsandsheets.blogspot.com. Thanks.

I just purchased a steel gravite dump grain wagon (Ithink) it is in nice shape and all complete as I can tell. The wheels turn freely and looks nice. It has a square steel tag inder the box and has the word BAIN #10. I have not been able to locate a steel antique steel grain wagon on line to compare it to. Does anyone know about the old steel box with steel wheel grain wagons?
Thanks

My grandfather's cousin, Esther, married, William L. Yule, who was the son of George Yule, who came from Scotland to Kenosha and founded the Bain Wagon Company. Esther and William's son, George G. Yule, graduated from Yale in 1914.

Google '"Bain 10 wagon".

Google '"Bain 10 wagon". It was used for many things like freight. It was considered a high quality wagon. You could get the Covered wagon type. You would be surprised about how many different "options" that we're available at the time.

We would like to know the lay out of the under side of the Bain 9 Wagon. We have one and would like to restore it back to original condition. We just don't
know where and how the pieces go together? Help??

I know an individual by the name of Bain that is looking to purchase a bain wagon. Does anyone know of any for sale. Thanks

I have a bain 9 wagon call me at 480 266 8283

Are there any detailed photos, specs, plans in existence that can be accessed regarding the Bain gun carriage and limber. One was used for President Grants funeral in 1912. That photo does not show detail. Thanks,

I am doing some research on the Bain Wagon Company and Edward Bain for the Kenosha County History Center. We are especially looking for financial and operation records. Anyone have any or know of a source. Thanks.

i own a hardware store thats been around for over 100 years. on the wall we have a giant sign that say The Bain Wagon in gold lettering. any info?