Proper Railcrane

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FRRYKid

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From: Miles City, Montana
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Proper Railcrane

Posted by FRRYKid on Sunday, February 16, 2020 11:55 AM

Got yet another question for my Forum friends: Would a Tyco 250 ton be a proper crane for a 70s era railroad? I really don't need any more cars but I probably should have more maintenance cars. As usual, thank you for any assistance that can be provided.

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doctorwayne

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Posted by doctorwayne on Sunday, February 16, 2020 12:03 PM

I'm uncertain of the date I took these photos, but it would have been in either the '70s or '80s...

Wayne

dehusman

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Posted by dehusman on Sunday, February 16, 2020 1:19 PM

Short answer. Yes.

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BRAKIE

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Posted by BRAKIE on Sunday, February 16, 2020 3:08 PM

Yes.. Remember,it's diesel powered not steam powered so,a MOW tank car full of diesel fuel would be needed.

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OT Dean

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Posted by OT Dean on Monday, February 17, 2020 12:44 AM

doctorwayne

I'm uncertain of the date I took these photos, but it would have been in either the '70s or '80s...

Wayne

Gee, Wayne, I'd forgotten they often worked in pairs! (Wouldn't that be impressive on a model railroad: two cranes, with attendant work cars! 'Course, it would depend upon the size of the model RR and the cost of the cranes...)

Deano