10-09-2009, 07:07 AM
Thanks everyone for your input. My initial thought to use a jib crane, such as the one here: <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.stellascalemodels.com/images/Owens_Monumental_Company/OMC5.html">http://www.stellascalemodels.com/images ... /OMC5.html</a><!-- m -->
was to keep things in proportion, this is a small area. But I do see that the limitations of such a crane would make it implausable. So I was looking at the Walthers site at all the cranes available. I love the Tichy one but it is too large. Custom Finishing has a nice 7 1/2 ton Burro crane but it is pricy. The Walthers 25 ton, the one I guess Wayne refers to, seems a good choice. But I'm attracted to Jordan Products Erie steam crane. Pic here: <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.walthers.com/exec/productinfo/360-304">http://www.walthers.com/exec/productinfo/360-304</a><!-- m -->
Has anyone any experience building this kit? I'd like to find out if there are any major problems with part fit, etc. I like the fact it is so old, relegated to service in the MOW yard. And being on tracks, can move about, and I could have a ramp to one of the stub tracks so it can leave the area.
Please let me know what you think of that.
Regarding Ed's mention of a passenger car, I had forgotten that I had indeed intended to include one back when I designed the layout. At the risk of boring you: I've mentioned before that the John Galt Line name comes from a book called Atlas Shrugged. Well, it was a branch line of Taggart Transcontinental, and was given seperate identity for political reasons, beyond the scope of this discussion. The book centers, as most fiction does, on a conflict between heroes and protaganists. One of the main heroes is Dagny Taggart, her nemisis is James Taggart, her brother, and President. While I intend to model the Taggart Comet (like the NYC 20th Century or PRR Broadway Ltd) and use various heroes names on sleeper cars, the James Taggart will be a derelict hulk in the MOW yard! In my minds eye I see a sway backed old wooden car. I don't know what model would lend itself to this, if anyone has a suggestion, please advise. Thanks!
was to keep things in proportion, this is a small area. But I do see that the limitations of such a crane would make it implausable. So I was looking at the Walthers site at all the cranes available. I love the Tichy one but it is too large. Custom Finishing has a nice 7 1/2 ton Burro crane but it is pricy. The Walthers 25 ton, the one I guess Wayne refers to, seems a good choice. But I'm attracted to Jordan Products Erie steam crane. Pic here: <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.walthers.com/exec/productinfo/360-304">http://www.walthers.com/exec/productinfo/360-304</a><!-- m -->
Has anyone any experience building this kit? I'd like to find out if there are any major problems with part fit, etc. I like the fact it is so old, relegated to service in the MOW yard. And being on tracks, can move about, and I could have a ramp to one of the stub tracks so it can leave the area.
Please let me know what you think of that.
Regarding Ed's mention of a passenger car, I had forgotten that I had indeed intended to include one back when I designed the layout. At the risk of boring you: I've mentioned before that the John Galt Line name comes from a book called Atlas Shrugged. Well, it was a branch line of Taggart Transcontinental, and was given seperate identity for political reasons, beyond the scope of this discussion. The book centers, as most fiction does, on a conflict between heroes and protaganists. One of the main heroes is Dagny Taggart, her nemisis is James Taggart, her brother, and President. While I intend to model the Taggart Comet (like the NYC 20th Century or PRR Broadway Ltd) and use various heroes names on sleeper cars, the James Taggart will be a derelict hulk in the MOW yard! In my minds eye I see a sway backed old wooden car. I don't know what model would lend itself to this, if anyone has a suggestion, please advise. Thanks!