Large Scale Central

Modern Ballast Hopper

Modeling
#61

Thanks David. I know it’s pretty Plain Jane at the moment, but after 25 years of preparing for this day, I’m just excited to see my trains finally running. (http://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-sealed.gif)I can’t wait to get my bridge situation resolved so that I can complete the “lake” landscaping.

Tests were run for a few hours with small trains, and all track and switches are good. I had to remove part of the hatches on the USA Trains hoppers as they were dragging on all switches. The cross overs worked excellent, even at fairly high speeds.

Shane

#62

Looks great !!! It’s nothing but a very slippery slope from here my friend !

#63

I think it’s just spectacular. Congratulations are in order if you ask me.

#64

Don’t forget to ask for your Roundy Round rail road # … Great job !

https://www.largescalecentral.com/forums/topic/22471/international-association-of-roundy-round-runners?page=1

#65

Wow Shane, I enjoyed your videos. Thanks for sharing!

#66

#67

Cool Video, Shane… (http://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-cool.gif)

#68

Excellent photo ops on such a fresh RR…Pretty awesome running trains ain’t it Shane ! The draper taper unit should have the lead as that is one of your baby’s !

#69

Thanks Andy.

Thanks Rooster, yes, lot’s of fun, and relaxing. I have a lot of equipment fighting for attention. (http://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-smile.gif)The worst is the ballast hopper which tries to sneak into every shot. ( I suppose it’s trying to keep the thread on topic (http://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-cool.gif))

Shane

#70

Boy that looks so spiffy with all that ballast… he he he wait until it moves … Very nice Shane … (https://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-laughing.gif)

#71

Thanks Sean,

Everything is just one big learning experience for now. I didn’t even use rail clamps. I’m looking forward to seeing how everything holds up over the winter. The bridge will end up in my mountain area eventually, but I had to get it into service. (http://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-cool.gif)

Shane

#72

Like the video Shane, noticed a lonely ballast car in the background. Thinking it needs some friends (http://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-laughing.gif)

#73

Thanks Eric. I feel that way too, but instead of another ballast car, I think I’ll weather a couple of 40’ boxcars and an LGB flatcar to make a small work train. (http://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-smile.gif)

Shane

#74

On the work train that used to be parked down in Mon City, the sliding door of the boxcar was replaced with a roll up door.

#75

Just make a couple more… Image result for back hoe on a rail road gonola

#76

David, something like this?

Sean, maybe. I had originally planned on a second one in BC Rail paint, but I discovered that the ends of the cars are slightly different. I still have rotary gons 4 and 5 nearing completion, and the sides are ready for cars 6 and 7.

Shane

#77

Kinda, sorta

#78

Shane Stewart said:

David, something like this?

Sean, maybe. I had originally planned on a second one in BC Rail paint, but I discovered that the ends of the cars are slightly different. I still have rotary gons 4 and 5 nearing completion, and the sides are ready for cars 6 and 7.

Shane

Ahhh, a converted grain car

#79

Ah, no, not a former grain car. Formerly a insulated boxcar (RBL). Grain would be too heavy in a 50’ car. Max out capacity before space. That’s why 40’ boxcars where “ideal” for grain. More likely a car used in perishable food service. Insulated cars are mostly used for loads that need to be protected from extreme temperature changes, but don’t need to be regulated temperatures.

#80

Craig Townsend said:

Ah, no, not a former grain car. Formerly a insulated boxcar (RBL). Grain would be too heavy in a 50’ car. Max out capacity before space. That’s why 40’ boxcars where “ideal” for grain. More likely a car used in perishable food service. Insulated cars are mostly used for loads that need to be protected from extreme temperature changes, but don’t need to be regulated temperatures.

Wonder how many foods perished before it was converted or perhaps that is why it was converted?