1:35th TACL rail tractor

[Bernhard]

It also took me some time to understand it. But in the picture TACL114 you can see that the chains are tensioned with it.

Bernhard

[Hauk]

It also took me some time to understand it. But in the picture TACL114 you can see that the chains are tensioned with it.

Bernhard

Thanks! Would never have guessed that.

[Barney]

You have solved the problem for me on how to make those axle bearings - no one seems to offer this type of bearing to purchase in the smaller scales and has always caused a problem to make something that is usable  - Very nice modelling and unusual
Barney

[Lawton Maner]

In many parts o the American logging industry those draw bars were called roosters, and if some of the logging roads in West Virginia were the norm rather then the exception almost anything which was strong enough was used to connect cars.  I've even seen short lengths of old rail used.

[Bernhard]

Lawton, I can well imagine that both variants were used. However, I have also modeler both.

Bernhard

[Lawton Maner]

What one used to connect the cars is what the US Army calls "field expedient" or to the rest of us "whatever works".  Roosters of specific lengths are also used between disconnect logging trucks to make sure the log load didn't come apart while moving.  Many logging outfits which used knuckle couplers had holes and notches in the couplers to be able to use the spacers when carrying over-length loads.

[fspg2]

Bernhard,

great what you show here - I like to watch!

Frithjof