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Interesting PRR loco

Started by gnichols, November 13, 2010, 03:17:06 AM

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gnichols

November 13, 2010, 03:17:06 AM
Found this pix on a car site... looks like a challenge for you crazy scratch-builders.  I think the number on the cab is 14380.  Later, Gary

Mobilgas

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November 13, 2010, 07:40:47 AM
That's Different :)                           Craig
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eTraxx

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November 13, 2010, 08:09:54 AM
Found her.  She's a  Buckwalter electric tractor. They were built n 1912. Originally battery powered, later repowered with gasoline engines. In later years they put pneumatic tires on her.

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Ray Dunakin

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November 13, 2010, 01:24:12 PM
Interesting... I like the unusual spoked wheels.

W C Greene

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November 13, 2010, 03:13:00 PM
You know, in a larger scale...1:32 or larger, this one could be built with the tires, controlled by an r/c car receiver w/steering and onboard battery. Just thinkin'..... Imagine being able to switch cars with this, and just drive it off the tracks when the move is done.
                                               Woodie

gnichols

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November 14, 2010, 05:25:12 PM
Quote from: eTraxx on November 13, 2010, 08:09:54 AM
Found her.  She's a  Buckwalter electric tractor. They were built n 1912. Originally battery powered, later repowered with gasoline engines. In later years they put pneumatic tires on her.

Thanx for the extra info... who'd a thunk it.  Gary

Rusty Stumps

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November 21, 2010, 05:52:11 PM
Those spoke wheels, first photo, look like they are rubber covered and have either flanges or there is a depression in the rubber to keep the tractor on the tracks. Real neat!
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