Here's my rotary snow plow.
Michael
CEO- Mile-HI-RailroadPrototype: D&RGW Moffat Line 1989
rrebell:
Just ask anybody living in Buffalo!
Dave
I'm just a dude with a bad back having a lot of fun with model trains, and finally building a layout!
Snow, whats that!!!!!! LOL
Here is a couple that I didn't post last year when the thread was started:
A 'crab' which I believe was pulled backwards to widen the space left by conventional plows. It would have been followed by another plow to clear the snow that it pulled on to the center of the track:
It is a Roundhouse 3 in 1 kit.
This is a small flanger, also part of a Roundhouse 3 in 1 kit:
This is the Roundhouse 3 in 1 version of a Jordan spreader. Like I have said previously, it is lacking a lot of details:
Here's my crew and their iron arsenal behind them...
The Russell wedge for the sidings and branch lines, the rotary for the main line (I'm 99% certain the NYC owned at least one rotary) and a borrowed Jordan spreader from the Santa Fe (never got around to repainting her!) for keeping the yards clear and clean-up work after the "big storm."
NOW this guy makes sure the driveway is clear so the UPS truck can get through with my shipments of train goodies
Keep 'em coming! Ed
GP-9_Man11786Well I was trying to post a picture of a big green sign reading "I-95 South Miami" as a joke but the software seems to have other plans.
Aren't computers wonderful?
Mike Lehman
Urbana, IL
mlehman Now we have two suspensful waits on our hands. Has the Evil Grinch hexed pic posting in this thread, just to ruin the season for us all? Stay tuned... In the meanwhile, this was just an excuse to post some random pics I've taken reacently that are somewhat seasonal. One of the reasons for a test run with the plow on is to check for any obstructions that have grow, dropped, or mistakenly been placed in the ROW. This works just as well for your layout as it does for 1:1 if your plows haven't been out for awhile. The bridge at Cascade Falls is pretty dramatic. After taking water at Tefft, a small adjustment, and sandwiches arranged through the station agent's wife, things are ready to go. Crossing the Animas River bridge south of Silverton. At the station No serious issues, so gold stars and beer all around for the section men!
Now we have two suspensful waits on our hands. Has the Evil Grinch hexed pic posting in this thread, just to ruin the season for us all? Stay tuned...
In the meanwhile, this was just an excuse to post some random pics I've taken reacently that are somewhat seasonal.
One of the reasons for a test run with the plow on is to check for any obstructions that have grow, dropped, or mistakenly been placed in the ROW. This works just as well for your layout as it does for 1:1 if your plows haven't been out for awhile.
The bridge at Cascade Falls is pretty dramatic.
After taking water at Tefft, a small adjustment, and sandwiches arranged through the station agent's wife, things are ready to go.
Crossing the Animas River bridge south of Silverton.
At the station
No serious issues, so gold stars and beer all around for the section men!
Well I was trying to post a picture of a big green sign reading "I-95 South Miami" as a joke but the software seems to have other plans.
Modeling the Pennsylvania Railroad in N Scale.
www.prr-nscale.blogspot.com
mlehman OK, OK, we're waiting for it.... Can't stand the suspense. I was looking thru the site and came accross these outstanding Snow Machines and thought I would drop in with my 3D printed 1:220 Z scale Machine of my own. Not finish yet but does have it trucks on and ready to roll accross the tracks having problems posting photo!!!!!
OK, OK, we're waiting for it....
Can't stand the suspense.
I was looking thru the site and came accross these outstanding Snow Machines and thought I would drop in with my 3D printed 1:220 Z scale Machine of my own. Not finish yet but does have it trucks on and ready to roll accross the tracks having problems posting photo!!!!!
Here's my ideal piece of snowfighting equipment.
Mark,
Great pics. Thanks for sharing!
And nicely weathered, too.
I don't have any snowfighting equipment on my layout at this time, but I do have a few shots of real equipment that might inspire someone else.
http://s1320.photobucket.com/user/MarkH2102T1/media/Project57_zpsa1c810c0.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0
http://s1320.photobucket.com/user/MarkH2102T1/media/Project368_zpsffabdc6c.jpg.html?sort=3&o=1
The Jordan spreader was at Truckee CA in June 1989 and the rotary was in the yard in Sparks NV also June 1989.
Mark H
Modeling in HO...Reading and Conrail together in an alternate history.
Getting to be the season for snow. Got those plows on yet?
Great tip, Dave!
Well worth a look and maybe some image grabs for later reference.
I thought I would bump this thread to let you know that there are some very interesting HO snow plows and flangers being offered on eBay right now. There are currently about 50 listed but apparently there are almost 200 plows in total that will be offered, all made by Ron Keith who was known as "Plow Man". Almost all are scratch built and there are lots of very interesting looking units.
So, if you want to pick up something out of the ordinary here's your chance.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/trainsandsuch/m.html?item=141155685657&pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item20dd88d519&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562
How about some steamers and more, in action:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBSuNz3g0oA
Frank
Walthers does not list them any more but they do come up on eBay from time to time. Unfortunately they tend to be a little pricey.
Right now on eBay there is a Roundhouse 3 in 1 kit for a Jordan Spreader. That is the same kit as I showed in my post above. It really lacks a lot of detail so how good a model you can make out of it depends on your scratchbuilding skills.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Roundhouse-1516-HO-scale-3-in-1-Theme-kit-JORDAN-SPREADER-SNOW-CRAB-TOOL-CAR-/261359521417?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item3cda3dce89
There is also an Overland brass spreader for $400! Nice piece I guess but way out of my budget range.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/HO-BRASS-Overland-Models-Jordan-Spreader-Model-2-180-by-Ajin-Precision-SEALED-/221341448477?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item3388fa791d
Walthers still carries a snow plow conversion kit for the spreader.
Great pics guys, Is the walthers jordan spreader avialable anymore?
George,
Beautiful work, sends chills
At the risk of overloading this thread, Mr. Railfan managed to catch the R&R's rotary plow passing through Frostbite Falls on the way to clear a snowslide further up the line. Consolidation #382 and Mike #429 are doing the shoving.
George V.
mlehman Matt, I'm guessing that shot was taken in Bayfield, not Anaheim? Beautiful models with heft, that's for sure. Is your rotary track power or battery power?
Matt,
I'm guessing that shot was taken in Bayfield, not Anaheim?
Beautiful models with heft, that's for sure. Is your rotary track power or battery power?
Matt from Anaheim, CA and Bayfield, COClick Here for my model train photo website
Nice weathering on your rotary. In service and used, but not decrepit.
Since this thread started I've been planning to get a new picture of my rotary snowplow in the snow scene I have - but something always comes up. So here's the plow in warm weather. It's had a bit of a change since this shot, adding an oil tank to the tender. It's the old Athearn plow with a "train set grade" tender I picked up at a train show. Maybe I'll get the new picture taken yet.
Thank you for the compliments.
The rotary is well used:
The flanger is a brand new addition to the snow fighting roster:
Bob and Dave,
Really outstanding modeling, guys. I'm sure glad the Canadian contingent ain't afraid of snow
Dave: Nice brass work on your double track plow! Never thought of using brass for such a project myself, preferring to use styrene for mine:
Bob Boudreau
CANADA
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One important piece of gear not yet mentioned, especially in the Animas River Canyon where my line operates is the bulldozer. Snowslides in the canyon grequently bring down trees and rocks, both of whcih can be fatal to the rotaries. The bulldozer and the depressed-center flat that carries it are essential to keeping the line open. The DC flat is an Eastern Car Works kit that was bashed to HOn3, the dozer is from First Gear.
I no longer have the inclination to add or model snow on my layout. I've lived on the fringes of the northern Sierra Nevada range for the last 19 years. Here snow storms are often measured in feet not inches. As I write this post, there is a 6" dusting outside and the temp is 14 degrees...and I have to drive to work in 2 hours. Not fun since there are no NDOT trucks in sight.
Snow has become something of a nemesis.
Maybe I should fit a diesel rotary to the front of my pick up. LOL