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Re-purposed snow equipment; for those who know what "kudzu" is, you'll understand. For those who don't, you won't.

 

NOTE: the derailed truck nearest the camera; long weekend.

 

(OK, "kudzu" is a Japanese word, and refers to a type of vine that was imported to the SE US as animal feed and erosion control in the 19th Century. It turned out to be only moderately good for either, but, as much of Japan has the same climate as the American SE, it just took off, in some areas. Hence, my Crab Trap Northern RR "kudzu cutter".)

 

(I understand that you can make edible jelly from kudzu. OK. The "Crab Trap Northern" is

a Very Short Line. To the beach.)

 

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I gotta get me one of these!  Off to get my lottery ticket.
 
Thanks for the video. 
 
Originally Posted by WindupGuy:

OK... you asked to see our snow removal equipment for our railroads, so here is a video of snowplowing on my outdoor railroad today! 

 

*Disclaimer*  It's just a touch bigger than O gauge... 

 

 

 

I need to find the photo I took, but ages ago, a pal of mine built a 'rotary' out of a 1/48 scale B-24 radial engine and cowling, mounted on a scaffold on the front of a flatcar, with scale brooms radiating out where the prop blades normally would be. He did a great job, too, it was painted in a realistic paint scheme and parked between a yard and some buildings so it wasn't obvious when you looked over the MOW stuff parked with it in the yard. I snicker every time I even think of it.

Originally Posted by Lima:

Was going to purchase one of those MTH Railking rotary units for a snow scene.

Sadly the darn thing's rotary is about 4 feet off of the rails!!

Me, too. Even dropping it with scale-wheeled trucks and a chassis re-work, getting a sufficient drop would be difficult. The MTH wedge plows are a better fit. The wings can be extended. A nice touch is that MTH included the rail cut-outs. The front on the prototype could be raised to clear turnouts and diamonds. This one includes the plug panel for the coupler pocket.

 

MTH CNW Snow Plow

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Originally Posted by handyandy:

Wow, hacked off GG1! Is that a G.5?

 Its a "G really"(gee really?), but Half of GG-1= GG-.5 or GG-1/2 So yea sure.

But ask me again, I'll look 2-C, if I can, & will C-2 a proper ID the next time I Co'(2') that site 2-Co llect more info on the 2'Co'. (I know its just wrong  But is it correct?)

 

Its cooling fans were redirected, and used it in a yard, melting ice.

Why they met new people there I don't know. 

I think it was #4846.

 
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Originally Posted by Adriatic:
Originally Posted by handyandy:

Wow, hacked off GG1! Is that a G.5?

 Its a "G really"(gee really?), but Half of GG-1= GG-.5 or GG-1/2 So yea sure.

But ask me again, I'll look 2-C, if I can, & will C-2 a proper ID the next time I Co'(2') that site 2-Co llect more info on the 2'Co'. (I know its just wrong  But is it correct?)

 

Its cooling fans were redirected, and used it in a yard, melting ice.

Why they met new people there I don't know. 

I think it was #4846.

 

Originally Posted by Adriatic:

 

I loved this HO image..it looks like it "plowed something". Good a place as any.

second time in 24hs, but here's a different view. A back burner project

I really like that half GG1, have always loved the GG1 but it would never fit on my layout however after seeing this I may have to build the G.5 to run on my layout if I can find a usable shell and motor.

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