Photo Fun 4-25-08
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Tim Crowe
Here's what I get up to at weekends;
Small dozer used to doze levels - here putting in the final layer of ballast before sleepers go in
Track Relaying Machine (TRM) used to install sleepers by the length (60ft) Getting a bit old now but still my favorite for putting sleepers back in.
A Kirow crane, can lift up to 120 tons. Mainly used for lifting S&C units into place. Comes in three parts; crane, counterweight and support wagon / lifting beam. Looks good but can be slow going.
I would show pictures of holes in the ground where the track used to be - but they all looked a bit dull.
Small dozer used to doze levels - here putting in the final layer of ballast before sleepers go in
Track Relaying Machine (TRM) used to install sleepers by the length (60ft) Getting a bit old now but still my favorite for putting sleepers back in.
A Kirow crane, can lift up to 120 tons. Mainly used for lifting S&C units into place. Comes in three parts; crane, counterweight and support wagon / lifting beam. Looks good but can be slow going.
I would show pictures of holes in the ground where the track used to be - but they all looked a bit dull.
Nice and interesting pictures Tim Crowe.
I remember seeing a video on the Discovery channel here in Canada about how they do track maintenance in England.
They have a huge machine that can do the whole track replacement in just 1 shot.
Jacques
P.S. Liverpool FC "You'll never walk alone"
I remember seeing a video on the Discovery channel here in Canada about how they do track maintenance in England.
They have a huge machine that can do the whole track replacement in just 1 shot.
Jacques
P.S. Liverpool FC "You'll never walk alone"
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Tim Crowe
I used to work on it - It is called a Track Renewals Train (TRT) - an american machine.
It would remove the existing sleepers and rail and replace them with new ones. It could relay about 2,000 yards in one go without resupply.
I think there are now several of them in the U.K.
It would not change the ballast - so we would follow up afterwards with a Ballast cleaner.
I will try to dig up some photos
It would remove the existing sleepers and rail and replace them with new ones. It could relay about 2,000 yards in one go without resupply.
I think there are now several of them in the U.K.
It would not change the ballast - so we would follow up afterwards with a Ballast cleaner.
I will try to dig up some photos
CN Nutbar
Cool MOW cars!
Tim
Great MOW working shots!
Chessie4155
Your shots always bring back memories of the cat from growing up next to the Philly Sub!
Cool MOW cars!
Tim
Great MOW working shots!
Chessie4155
Your shots always bring back memories of the cat from growing up next to the Philly Sub!
Have you ever had that door on a structure that just didn't look right without a light over it? I had just such a door and did something about it.
This is a view in the light.
Here it is with the room lights off.
This is a view in the light.
Here it is with the room lights off.
You're right, Jeff, lazy as I can be, I try to light everything up. I use 1.6mm LEDs as I've had too many incandescents burn out on me with no hope to replace them. My boarding house/ladies clothier got the full treatment...
Wow ! Shagetz the lights really enhance an already fine model. The flashing show from the front window is cool but I especially like the illuminated "Rooms" sign at night.
Ralph
Ralph
Shaygetz,
I really like the idea of using LEDs to light things up. I am not sure, there was no sound when I played the video, but I could have sworn I heard some thumping music coming from that clotheir.
Seriously though, nice job. When I get to the point of lighting my layout, I believe I shall 'borrow' your idea and stick LEDs on my buildings and flood lamps. We have a local electrician shop that sells them dirt cheap.
George
I really like the idea of using LEDs to light things up. I am not sure, there was no sound when I played the video, but I could have sworn I heard some thumping music coming from that clotheir.
Seriously though, nice job. When I get to the point of lighting my layout, I believe I shall 'borrow' your idea and stick LEDs on my buildings and flood lamps. We have a local electrician shop that sells them dirt cheap.
George
Thanks, guys. The building was a junk box rescue, an old Revell kit from the 60s. The flasher circuit was stripped from an old toy. Charlie, the fan came from a window casting leftover from an engine house kitbash, I just cut it out of that frame and fit it to this one.
Big hooks jeffrey-wimberl and chessie4155, nice pictures.
My layouts are so small that I can barely afford to run 50' boxcars, let alone have a big hook.
Jacques
My layouts are so small that I can barely afford to run 50' boxcars, let alone have a big hook.
Jacques
Sorry no MOW.....Elevator for new layout!
A practice fit for the new elevator....still more to do & I have the shed to finish up also.
A practice fit for the new elevator....still more to do & I have the shed to finish up also.
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