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Something Great for Model Railroaders?

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Something Great for Model Railroaders?
Posted by Clickety Clacker on Saturday, November 18, 2017 10:37 AM

Click here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7OdycErheA

Love to get your comments and feedback.

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Posted by wrmcclellan on Sunday, November 26, 2017 5:29 PM

Cute. It has been nice to see some references to Phil Klopp recently. The layouts look great and it was fun to see his std ga layout descend from the ceiling. I remember the article quite some years back where he described how he built the lift mechanism. As a boater I have been surprised that no one has adapted a cable winding pipe boat lift mechanism for a suspended layout. My lift is designed for 7000 lbs. For a small layout the lift components for a ton or so are not that expensive, all the parts are easily obtainable, can be placed in ones attic (or garage rafters - the winding pipe 'bearings/brackets' and side pulleys are designed to hang from rafters/joists), and are time tested for durability/safety.

Regards, Roy

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Posted by Penny Trains on Sunday, November 26, 2017 6:44 PM

Nicely done!  YesBig Smile  Welcome aboard!

Trains, trains, wonderful trains.  The more you get, the more you toot!  Big Smile

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