Introduction to Antique Lamson Cash Carriers
Wow! Try and find info about these systems on the web.
I guess I have best American source of info on Lamson Cash Carriers. The very best site is from Andrew Buxton in the UK. I got interested in these by seeing complex pneumatic tube systems as a kid in Chattanooga, TN. I saw some of the cable carriers in later years and picked up a few bits and pieces in antique malls.
I found out about the Electric Cable Cash Carrier systems of the early 1920’s. I really want to try and get some info on what still exists out there and see what I can pick up along the way!!
Lamson systems are so rare they almost have little value as no-one is collecting them.
For A quick history lesson with PICTURES see this other page.
I have acquired several Lamson items including:
- A working wire carrier system (wooden cup on pulley shown below). Click
- A complete working motorized Cable Cash Carrier System (silver carrier below). Click
- A complete basket carrier system, but I have no place to set it up (need high ceiling).
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A Bronze terminal from a pneumatic system (tube shown here). The air tubes are what most people can remember. These can still be found in local bank drive through lanes and some stores. I have some great documents on these and will try to publish them later. Original Lamson books
My Collection and Sample Photos
- Link to “Cash Railways” Article by Diane DeBlois
- Link to Andrew Buxton’s site on cash carriers in the UK.