Soup Bone Cattle Company Butch and Sue Dohmann | (361) 564-2078 (home) | (361) 935-5261 (cell) | wrdohmann@aol.com
SOUP BONE CATTLE COMPANY
The Wagon
After several years of researching chuck
wagons, a wagon was located in Round
Top. The wagon was purchased after some
haggling. Then for 2 years we worked on
the refurbishing. The wagon was completely
torn down and researched for markings that
might determine the age.
The best we can tell is it is a Stoughton
undercarriage with a Triumph Special 36”
box. Being a Triumph meant it was made
before 1901 since John Deere bought
Triumph that year.
After several years of researching chuck
wagons, a wagon was located in Round
Top. The wagon was purchased after some
haggling. Then for 2 years we worked on
the refurbishing. The wagon was completely
torn down and researched for markings that
might determine the age.
The best we can tell is it is a Stoughton
undercarriage with a Triumph Special 36”
box. Being a Triumph meant it was made
before 1901 since John Deere bought
Triumph that year.
The Stoughton was in remarkable shape despite the years and miles of trails. From our research we
believe the wagon was used to haul seed and other agricultural products.
Interesting to many is the wagon builder’s attention to detail in the construction of the wagon. From
leaf springs on the wagon seat to pin stripping on the running gear and wheels, the wagon builders of
the day add features that we associate with automobiles. With pin stripping and soft ride, the chuck
wagon cooks had a cool ride.
With many friends’ help the wagon was brought up to “Chuck Wagon “standards and was complete in
1997. Our first event was 1998 at Pioneer Days in Corpus Christi. The wagon was a great success
and we used it with the Pioneers of the Gulf Coast. This was an organization we were co-founders of.
We were affiliated with Lone Star Dutch Oven Society (LSDOS).
The wagon would not have been possible without the help of the following: First and foremost Sue, my
lovely wife. Also I want to thank Bud and Rusty Rankin, Jim McCain, Dennis Weber, Brian Frankum,
David Dohmann, The Amish Branstrager family, Elmer Richardson, and Hugh Shelton. I am sure I left
some out but it wasn’t on purpose, it took a lot to get the wagon going.
believe the wagon was used to haul seed and other agricultural products.
Interesting to many is the wagon builder’s attention to detail in the construction of the wagon. From
leaf springs on the wagon seat to pin stripping on the running gear and wheels, the wagon builders of
the day add features that we associate with automobiles. With pin stripping and soft ride, the chuck
wagon cooks had a cool ride.
With many friends’ help the wagon was brought up to “Chuck Wagon “standards and was complete in
1997. Our first event was 1998 at Pioneer Days in Corpus Christi. The wagon was a great success
and we used it with the Pioneers of the Gulf Coast. This was an organization we were co-founders of.
We were affiliated with Lone Star Dutch Oven Society (LSDOS).
The wagon would not have been possible without the help of the following: First and foremost Sue, my
lovely wife. Also I want to thank Bud and Rusty Rankin, Jim McCain, Dennis Weber, Brian Frankum,
David Dohmann, The Amish Branstrager family, Elmer Richardson, and Hugh Shelton. I am sure I left
some out but it wasn’t on purpose, it took a lot to get the wagon going.
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