StoneRoad2013's photos with the keyword: Federation

nmbm[23] - Federation {3 of 3}

nmbm[23] - Federation {3 of 3}

StoneRoad2013
30 Jun 2023 1 1 137
Federation Lightweight 2A, from 1937 with a 125 Villiers 2-stroke engine. Built by the Co-operative Wholesale Society [CWS] at their Federal Works, Tyseley, Birmingham. It was their answer to commuting after the Great Depression of the 1930s. At £25 it was keenly priced [as a co-op member, you would have got your divi on it] and whilst the top speed was only 40mph it was extremely economical to operate.
nmbm[23] - Federation {2 of 3}

nmbm[23] - Federation {2 of 3}

StoneRoad2013
30 Jun 2023 83
Detailed infocard for the Federation ... sorry about the reflections ! I had no idea that the CWS built such a range of 'bikes. This would have fascinated my late father, he was a lifelong follower of co-operative principles.