The term "stage" originally referred to the distance between stations on a route, the coach traveling the entire route in "stages," but through constant misuse it came to apply to the coach. A fresh set of horses would be staged at the next station, so the coach could continue after a quick stop to rehitch the new horse team. Under this staging system the resting, watering and feeding of the spent horses would not delay the coach. A stagecoach could be any four wheeled vehicle pulled by horses or mules, the primary requirement being that it was used as a public conveyance, running on an established route and schedule.

Awesome i was wondering if these existed, you put my myth and question to rest, nice set digitalideas · 2012-08-18: 22:51

fantastic set !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! photodeclair · 2012-08-18: 23:46

"O-ho the Wells Fargo Wagon is a-comin' down the street, Oh please let it be for me! O-ho the Wells Fargo Wagon is a-comin' down the street, I wish, I wish I knew what it could be!" Great shots Eric - Love the joyful face in 4! Keryl · 2012-08-18: 23:49

WONDERFUL SET~!~ mallusatish · 2012-08-19: 01:26

These are simply wonderful Eric...especially that beaming smile! McMommy · 2012-08-19: 01:44

Great quote, great information and great photos..... durban · 2012-08-19: 04:45

Oh my grandchildren would love that what an exciting time for them :-) busybee · 2012-08-19: 06:38

So beautiful and meaningful !! Dropblue · 2012-08-19: 09:33

great capture of expression urmysunshine · 2012-08-19: 09:59

What a super fun post! Love the smile in #4... :) lookagain · 2012-08-19: 14:56

Fantastic set! armando · 2012-08-19: 15:14

Wonderful set, # 4 left me delighted that gorgeous smile of this child :-D Nanci22 · 2012-08-19: 22:23

Great captures of kids being kids:) sooch · 2012-08-20: 22:58

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