Large Scale Central

Truck Power

Prototypes
#1

While doing some running around this morning, ran across this ““Train””… :slight_smile:

#2

Da Rooster is gonna like that. :wink:

Except, are we going to get a build log now on how to convert a Brandt rail truck from tandem drivers to a tri-axle? :wink:

#3

WHO"S YOUR DADDY …DAD!!!
It is a tri axle build Randy. Now I’m gonna have to get it out and play with it! Wanted to run it on the timesaver but the timesaver was having frequency issues and the pick ups on the truck were a bit dirty.

#4

Nice find Andy

#5

Very cool.
Ralph

#6
Ralph Berg said:
Very cool. Ralph
I told you they really existed Ralph! :)
#7

David Russell said:

Ralph Berg said:
Very cool. Ralph

I told you they really existed Ralph! :slight_smile:

I’ve seen em, just on a smaller scale :wink: Ralph

(http://freightsheds.largescalecentral.com/users/cabby/_forumfiles/HamletNC167Sm.jpg)

#8

That “Brandt” truck is a Canadian product…made and developed in Canada.

#9

Rooster? I cannot believe you are blaming me.

#10
Ric Golding said:
Rooster? I cannot believe you are blaming me.
Why not "Pusher" :)
#11
David Russell said:
Wanted to run it on the timesaver but the timesaver was having frequency issues and the pick ups on the truck were a bit dirty.
Can you explain how that is blaming you? Nobody blames you except Andy they all blame me !
#12
David Russell said:
David Russell said:
Wanted to run it on the timesaver but the timesaver was having frequency issues and the pick ups on the truck were a bit dirty.
Can you explain how that is blaming you? Nobody blames you except Andy they all blame me !
Hey!!!!! I only blame him, when he pushes me down.... No matter where he's located.... :)
#13

…grinning…

#14
Andy Clarke said:
David Russell said:
David Russell said:
Wanted to run it on the timesaver but the timesaver was having frequency issues and the pick ups on the truck were a bit dirty.
Can you explain how that is blaming you? Nobody blames you except Andy they all blame me !
Hey!!!!! I only blame him, when he pushes me down.... No matter where he's located.... :)
And, he did it again, yesterday.... He just doesn't know it, yet.... :)
#15

I’m surprised it has enough weight to pull those cars.

#16

Rubber grips gooder than steel on steel.

#17

Easy to go, not so easy to stop unless the truck is also equipped with air for train brakes.

#18
Jon Radder said:
Easy to go, not so easy to stop unless the truck is also equipped with air for train brakes.
Most trucks operate with air brakes, so I'd assume, an airbrake connection wouldn't be difficult.... And, if what I hear is correct, a truck of that size is capable of moving about 11 freight cars, it would require an airbrake connection... I know out at the Okawville elevator, the trackmobile they have, will move 11 loaded covered grain hoppers, and it is equiped with an airbrake connection to the the cars....

Jon, look at the rear of the truck in the second picture… It sure looks like the air hoses are connected to me…

#19
Andy Clarke said:
the air hoses are connected to me....
Why............will you be flying in the next parade :D Ralph
#20
Andy Clarke said:
Jon, look at the rear of the truck in the second picture..... It sure looks like the air hoses are connected to me....
They are..... Here are the features of the Brandt 6000 http://road-rail-corp.brandt.ca/products.php?f_action=prod_custom&f_product_id=5&custom_id=11