Having been unable to find one in O Gauge, I’ve constructed one and thought y’all would be interested in how it turned out. It works pretty well. And I’m satisfied with the way it looks. I’m just an amateur compared to a lot of you guys. Here’s a few pictures and a video clip:
This looks great and seems to work even better!
AWESOME!
Do you have a parts list for the tram itself? Not the platforms, just the towers, cable, and cars? Also how did you attach the cars to the cables?
Very cool, thank you for sharing.
laz57
The parts list is so hokey, it doesn’t sound like it should work at all:
The trollies are attached to the “cable” with a wire bent like a square question mark. One end is crimped to the cable with a pliers. The other thru the holes on the trolley where the power poles were attached.
Those Gnomy trams look right at home as cablecars! Nice work! [:D]
Becky
Thank you all for kind words.
Becky, You’ve got a sharp eye. I couldn’t remember the name of those trams. But you’re right, they’re Gnomy’s.
They’re the perfect size! My LHS has a whole fish-bowl full of them.
LocoPops, what a great idea! It is mechanically simple enough and your tram platforms look great. This would make an excellent construction article for CTT magazine.
Thanks! [:D] I’ve read a few articles on the web about using the Gnomy’s as On30 equipment. They’re short wheelbases and low cost make them good candidates for kitbashing for shortline narrow gauge pikes. An HO plymouth switcher chassis fits well under the tram body to create On30 streetcars. I also understand that modifying the freight cars from those sets to handle On30 trucks and couplers is simple too. The little steamers would be tougher of course, but it should be possible.
Anyhoo. The Gnomy line is one of the few things LGB makes that helps us here in the O and S gauge world! [swg]
Becky
Thanks Dave.
Becky, I didn’t know LGB made them. I just “dumbed” into them at York. I was thinking sky tram, and the Gnomy trolley caught my eye.