N Gauge Crane, P'Way 60's style

kingmoor12A · September 10, 2012, 06:16:35 PM

I'm looking for a suitable crane for my layout similar to the following

(Taken at Whitrope Summit - The Waverley)

I know its more than likely going to have to be a kit one....

So does anyone know where I can get one from

Many thanks in advance

glenng · September 10, 2012, 08:02:07 PM

I think it's about time Dapol or Graham Farish and the like made some cranes, as I am looking as well.

zwilnik · September 10, 2012, 08:07:34 PM

I've seen a metal kit for a similar crane but with a tracked base showing up on eBay from time to time, so guessing Langley or Gem etc do one. Feasibly you could fit one of those to a rail chassis of some sort.

PaulCheffus · September 10, 2012, 09:10:54 PM

Quote from: Zwilnik on September 10, 2012, 08:07:34 PM
I've seen a metal kit for a similar crane but with a tracked base showing up on eBay from time to time, so guessing Langley or Gem etc do one. Feasibly you could fit one of those to a rail chassis of some sort.

Hi

I believe Fleetline used to produce one and it was sold by the NGS shop. It was all white metal so very heavy.

I too would like one either a resin kit or RTR.

Cheers

Paul

EtchedPixels · September 10, 2012, 10:08:08 PM

A lot of folks would. I'm hoping thats the unannounced new model from the NGS

dodger · September 10, 2012, 10:12:03 PM

There were many types of Pway cranes working in the 1960's both steam and diesel. Suggest you look on the On Track Plant website as they may have some photos. Steam cranes were numbered 80xxx and diesel cranes 81xxx.

Jerry Howlett · September 11, 2012, 07:02:34 AM

Start another wish list Nobby !

UshCha · September 11, 2012, 05:34:53 PM

New to this and starting. However do you have, or can you get drawings of such a crane? It may be possible to do a 3D printed model from drawings of the original. The only limitation would be that any structure cannot be much smaller than 1mm dia due to printer limitations. Some loco bodies are being printed and they are reasonable.

keithfre · September 11, 2012, 07:02:46 PM

Have you looked at the Fleetline NW39, Cowan Sheldon 15 ton, medium steam crane?

weave · September 11, 2012, 09:03:45 PM

Hi,

This is probably not what you are after and might not be available anyway so sorry if wasting your time but 'treneswagner.com/', who do spanish and portuguese stuff also do german WWII stuff too.

Bear with me. If you go to the sight and then go to 'wehrmacht', then I think the tenth photo stream down and then on the right called 'mantenimiento.jpg' could be ok. Obviously 1940s. Have never bought from them but do want one of his spanish diesels as they don't make most of them.

Hope helps. Once again, sorry if waste of time.

You could always get a 'leopold' gun..... frightening! (and thats just getting through tunnels!)

Cheers Weave

PaulCheffus · September 11, 2012, 09:38:09 PM

Quote from: EtchedPixels on September 10, 2012, 10:08:08 PM
A lot of folks would. I'm hoping thats the unannounced new model from the NGS

Hi

That would be nice but probably expensive.

Cheers

Paul

weave · October 19, 2012, 12:08:58 AM

Hi,

You might have got one but just saw this while ebay browsing
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ARNOLD-N-gauge-Ref-5471-CRANE-EXCELLENT-CTION-BOXED-/150922999022?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Mode2323b634eels&hash=item

Hope helps,

Cheers Weave.

weave · October 19, 2012, 12:19:12 AM

Hi again,

Meant to say its prob not quite what you're after but could be modified. Thought I'd post asap as only 20 hours left!

Can't remember why I remembered someone wanted a crane and forgot to buy milk for SWiMBO's tea!

I'm blaming everything on alcohol.

Cheers again

Weave

trainsdownunder · October 19, 2012, 12:53:45 AM

Hi

Found these on EBay.com - all from USA so postage maybe a deterent.
I have a couple of the Railwat Express Minature Gondola cranes and the quality is not brilliant, but with a little effort they have come out okay.

.....http://www.ebay.com/itm/RAILWAY-EXPRESS-MINIATURES-N-MOW-UTILITY-CRANE-2021-/320860464219?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item4ab4c6245b

.....http://www.ebay.com/itm/N-SCALE-M-O-W-PYKE-UTILITY-CRANE-KIT-2021-by-RAILWAY-EXPRESS-MINIATURES-/110964466522?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item19d5ff635a

.....http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stewart-N-Scale-1200-25T-Diesel-Electric-Loco-Crane-/230564508969?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item35aeb73529

.....http://www.ebay.com/itm/N-SCALE-BURRO-CRANE-KIT-2041-by-RAILWAY-EXPRESS-MINIATURES-/110964466521?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item19d5ff6359

Shaun Harvey · October 19, 2012, 09:20:02 AM

I've given Bob lots of drawings for Cowans Sheldon cranes which I aquired trhrough another member in the hope he might look at them for a future project. I've been building the Fleetline model and some pics are on the George Street thread. It is whitemetal and plastic with a few etched parts like side ladders and some chain. It is very heavy and a bit crude but it should be OK when done - prob as a static model only.

I really hope Bob can pull it off.

Shaun