Jesse Walrath’s patents and designs lay a solid foundation for our 75hp Marinette engine, but let’s look at some more of the history surrounding its sale and manufacture.
Catalog Details
I have been very fortunate to use this original 48-page catalog, owned by Justin Jenkins, who also mechanically restored the engine. It presents a very remarkable story. Although it is not dated, I would assume it to be about 1910. Let’s see some of its contents.
The catalog is in remarkably good condition and very comprehensive. Note that the Marinette name is retained until purchased by Foos, and the Walrath connection is proudly advertised. It starts with a very detailed introduction to the engine and gives some history. The illustrations are superb.
Early in the catalog, we are greeted with a little 4hp Marinette. Yep, just like the big ones with all the same features. Cute, but looks expensive! The catalog tells us that the single-cylinder engines were built from 4 to 40hp. The twincylinder engines were built from 8 to 80hp, and the triplecylinder engines from 50 to 250hp. Other references suggest a 2hp as well as a 300hp built.
This is a view from the