GN/BN Snow Dozers Plans/Measurements

Model Railroader General Discussion (Model Railroader)
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I’m looking for scale drawings or information regarding the basic dimensions of the snow dozers that GN built in the 1960’s. I know that Overland models built a brass model and was wondering if anyone who had one could provide some measurements for me. I’m planning on building a 1/29th model of the snow dozer and need some basic measurements.

Also does anyone know if MR or MRC published scale drawings for these snow dozers?

Thanks,

Craig

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You may want to look at Die Cast Metal models, (FIrst Gear, DHS. 3000 toys & etc). for construction equipment in 1/25 and 1/32 scale. They may have something that would make a good starting point.

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He’s wanting Rail equipment, not a snow-equipped blldozer. Didn’t these look like Jordan Spreaders with snowplows on them? I know MDC did a 3-n-1 kit for a snow dozer, not protoypical though.

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They looked similar to jordan spreaders but they were built specifically for snow service.

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That link didn’t work but here’s a new link.

http://www.greatnorthernempire.net/index2.htm?GNEStillActiveMOWEquipment_Snowplows.htm

The snow dozers are the 4th and 5th picture down

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Here’s a link that shows what a snow dozer looks like.

http://www.greatnorthernempire.net/index2.htm?GNEStillActiveMOWEquipment_Snowplows.htm

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Making the link active

http://www.greatnorthernempire.net/index2.htm?GNEStillActiveMOWEquipment_Snowplows.htm

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The GN historical society sells back issues of their newsletters. Check their list for issues about snow dozers. They also have added a photo archive to their site. Also there are photos in the Hickcox Color Guide and the Thompson Color Pictorial book 3.

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I emailed the GN Historical society and I’m waiting to here back from them. I’m not to concerned about pictures because I have quite a few, but need some general dimenisons in order to create a scaled drawing. The hunt continues.

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We have a bunch in Duluth/ Superior still.