I am looking for something like this, but assembled and powered. As anyone ever seen anything.
http://www.walthers.com/exec/productinfo/247-7025
Also whats the standard size for an industrial ton switcher from 1970s to mid 80’s era.
Overland made a powered Trackmobile a while ago, perhaps a check on their website will indicate if they are still available. They aren’t cheap!
I made one like in the catalog image you referred to. Pretty nice!
Bob Boudreau
Does anyone know anyone that makes them? Other than Overland, because overland is to do *** expensive, and my wife would kill me.
Like I mentioned previously, it’s Overland or nothing.
Bob Boudreau
I can confirm Bob B’s statement…it’s either Overland or do-it-youself.
CNJ831
You would have to try to power it yourself using a N.W.S.L. drive unit like a P.D.T. or The Flea II.
What the heck, go for the Overland model and tell the wife it will be worth more more than what you paid for it by the time she gets it in the divorce settelment or when you croak, whichever comes first. [;)]
What other sort of industrial switchers wouldyou like to know about? I may have a1980 Ontario industrial loco roster in my pile of old magazines. I would guess industries used GM or MLW switchers. Joe
CTCbound,
Just checked my back issue - the 23 ton Whiting looks slightly different from your photo, but thought you would be interested in this article if you decide to scratch build one:
Building a 23-ton Trackmobile Model Railroader, May 1985, page 78 ( FLEA, KITBASH, “ROBERTS, JOHN”, TRACKMOBILE, CONSTRUCTION, MR )
You’ll notice it was NWSL Flea powered. Hope this helps.
Bob
NMRA Life 0543