3' narrow gauge Critter dimensions

[IRB Souther Engineer]

Say there was a 3' narrow gauge critter locomotive. What would the dimensions probably be?

[cabbage]

take your pick.... http://www.trainweb.org/nzgearedlocomotives/ regards ralph I forgot to mention -two people on this forum have already built the Price 16 Wheeler. I have a downloadable set of instructions on how to build one. http://www.cabbagepatchrailway.co.uk/price16w.html

[IRB Souther Engineer]

Wow! Those are pretty cool, but I am looking for diesel critters

[kstrong]

There's a series of books called--fittingly enough--"Critters." I think it's put out by Maine 2-foot Quarterly, but I could be wrong. Lots of inspiration there. As for size, pick'em. You might also Google "Davenport" or "Plymouth," as they made a number of small "critter"-esque diesels.

Later,

K

[IRB Souther Engineer]

Okay as for the Davenport check this out: http://www.northeast.railfan.net/diesel97.html

[IRB Souther Engineer]

Here is some on the Plymouth: http://www.northeast.railfan.net/diesel81.html

I'm feeling the inspiration!

[IRB Souther Engineer]

One of my new favorite locomotives is the Palmetto Brick Railroad Plymouth(s). Unfortunately (I think) the RR closed early this year. If you research it at all it is pretty interesting- it is/was a 1.5 mile span of track from the plant to the clay pits. They have two 36" gauge Plymouths to move the side dump cars. It is a "push, pull" operation that uses link-and-pin couplers! It is/was said to be the last RR of it's kind in the USA.

video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmhXBVO4u4o