Not 0, but definitely 2-rail

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Not 0, but definitely 2-rail

Postby ScaleCraft » Sat Jul 08, 2017 12:32 am

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Happened this evening as the three truck Shay was backing a train down the siding beside the water tank at Mehus. Derailed and accordioned, catching the passing eastbound uphill on the main and derailing empty log flats. Took a while to untangle.
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Re: Not 0, but definitely 2-rail

Postby E7 » Sat Jul 08, 2017 5:33 am

Hey Dave, Pretty neat stuff (apart from the wreck, of course). Has a nice look for sure, and "layout space" is definitely, NOT a factor unless you have a small yard. Wondering about the purpose of the wooden panel?

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Re: Not 0, but definitely 2-rail

Postby Robert » Sat Jul 08, 2017 9:22 am

I bet it's a garden or yard gate. Outdoor railways look like an enjoyable extension of our beloved indoor hobby.

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Re: Not 0, but definitely 2-rail

Postby ScaleCraft » Sat Jul 08, 2017 12:17 pm

Gate, and tracks in grooves fixed as concrete steps were poured.

1500' of track, somewhere between 90 and 100 switches (can never keep track).
Those trains are on the 4% grade, which in real life is 150 feet long over all.

There are a couple of K-27's roaming....depending on what shows up, up to 5 outside framed 2-8-0's, Shays, Heislers, Climax, the occasional 4-6-0, 2-6-0 and even 4-4-0.

Every one is radio/battery.
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Re: Not 0, but definitely 2-rail

Postby Robert » Sat Jul 08, 2017 12:48 pm

No small expenditure there, but so many possibilities...looks like fun.

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Re: Not 0, but definitely 2-rail

Postby E7 » Sat Jul 08, 2017 3:13 pm

Robert wrote:I bet it's a garden or yard gate. Robert


That was my first thought, but I couldn't see any hinges! :mrgreen:

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Re: Not 0, but definitely 2-rail

Postby rogruth » Mon Jul 10, 2017 8:50 pm

Dave,
Show us more, please.
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