Robatron86 Posted June 15, 2016 Author Share Posted June 15, 2016 That is a gorgeous tug. I was going to get the Walthers tug kit. I will be using flat cars as reacher cars as the track on the float is plastic code 83. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 (edited) For those whose time on the forum doesn't go back that far - or are just interested (unlikely, I know!) an Inglenook Ferry layout can be found at http://www.rmweb.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=29306 Ingleferry Wharf collapses down and was built for a challenge on the Railroad Lines Forum to fit an operating layout in an actual shoebox Edited June 15, 2016 by shortliner Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robatron86 Posted June 15, 2016 Author Share Posted June 15, 2016 (edited) For those whose time on the forum doesn't goo back that far - or are just interested (unlikely, I know!) an Inglenook Ferry layout can be found at http://www.rmweb.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=29306 Ingleferry Wharf collapses down and was built for a challenge on the Railroad Lines Forum to fit an operating layout in an actual shoebox That was partly the inspiration Jack I first saw it on Carl's website and thinking "Bu**er me, that is clever" Edited June 15, 2016 by Robatron86 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
298 Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 There is always the Lindberg Tug, problem is it is a full hull model and can easily be converted to R/C and taken down to the local duckpond. I never quite got round to building a carfloat for it, but probably have enough stock to model a Pacific Northwest carfloat operation. Nice layout BTW, I saw it on Saturday before opening but was otherwise engaged throughout the show. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robatron86 Posted June 15, 2016 Author Share Posted June 15, 2016 Thank you Andy. Sadly I didn't get the chance to come over and be introduced to the dark art that is 3D printing. I hope you were well received. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctor quinn Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 (edited) There is always the Lindberg Tug, problem is it is a full hull model and can easily be converted to R/C and taken down to the local duckpond. I never quite got round to building a carfloat for it, but probably have enough stock to model a Pacific Northwest carfloat operation. Nice layout BTW, I saw it on Saturday before opening but was otherwise engaged throughout the show. I'm pretty sure I've seen an article in an old RMC on converting the Lindbergh/Revell tug into a railroad one (higher wheelhouse etc) Edited June 15, 2016 by doctor quinn Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robatron86 Posted June 15, 2016 Author Share Posted June 15, 2016 (edited) What about THE railway tug? Edited June 15, 2016 by Robatron86 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted June 15, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 15, 2016 Now that I do need along with the barge so we can put a bowl of water between Fort Myers and Rays layout at the Furness show Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talltim Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 (edited) For information this is the Lindberg Lindberg 1/87 Diesel Tug Boat # 77221 There is also the Frenchman River steam tug kit http://www.frenchmanriver.com/Pages/HO/Boats/rrTug/Steam/steamRRTug.html And their diesel tug http://www.frenchmanriver.com/Pages/HO/Boats/rrTug/Diesel/dieselRailroadTug.html Also the Sylvan kit http://www.sylvanscalemodels.com/kits/1027.htm (can't find a good photo) Edited June 15, 2016 by Talltim 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robatron86 Posted June 16, 2016 Author Share Posted June 16, 2016 The attack of the 50 ft boxcars! Accurail kit. Started out as a Great Northern car. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 (edited) Watch the Revel Harbour tug - it is under scale - I think about 1:108, and which sort of tug is used depends to some extent where it operates -The high bridge ones were designed for use in NY/NJ so the the captain could see over the barges - it may be worth joining the Yahoo groups <railmarineops> and <railmarineops files>. There may be a few days wait for an answer, but there is a huge amount of info on there. The one in my link above, "River Lady", is a Mississippi River push tug that shoves groups of barges up the river, but it was small enough to fit in the box Edited June 17, 2016 by shortliner Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 Nice to see that your layout is in the brand new Update - http://www.carendt.com/small-layout-scrapbook/page-119-june-2016/ 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robatron86 Posted June 17, 2016 Author Share Posted June 17, 2016 Thanks Jack. Really enjoying the tug discussion, it is really helping me with the planning for the new one (track plan has been made, experiments are underway). This one is going to be a little bit bigger.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickBrad Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 (edited) "......Passenger service every 5 minutes.....", not if using the Mindhiem method of operating, you'd not have chance to use the centre line at all Good to see TYS getting recognition elsewhere, I don't think anyone else has used your type of track plan for an inglenook, making it unique in an area that is generally difficult to stand out in Edited June 17, 2016 by NickBrad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robatron86 Posted June 17, 2016 Author Share Posted June 17, 2016 Thanks Nick. 5 minutes, 10 minutes, some flexibility is allowed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robatron86 Posted June 18, 2016 Author Share Posted June 18, 2016 Was at the Oxted show today, and I noticed how bumpy my track was! Jordan, one for you. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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AndrewC Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 Managed to get to Oxted for a couple of hours on Saturday. Nice to meet Rob in person. I will also say the layout looks great in the flesh. It really has that cold Chicago feeling to it. Did you manage to duct tape the stock shelf? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robatron86 Posted June 20, 2016 Author Share Posted June 20, 2016 It was a pleasure to meet you Andrew. Thank you. I managed to force it into a rogue nail hanging out of the baseboard and that held it in place. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 (edited) Deleted by poster - entered in error Edited July 3, 2016 by shortliner Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Was at the Oxted show today, and I noticed how bumpy my track was! Jordan, one for you. Way to go, boy!!! ...& acheived entirely unintentionally too!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielB Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Agreed, that shot of the bumpy track is awesome. Rob, do you notice any rocking and swaying from your freight cars? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robatron86 Posted July 7, 2016 Author Share Posted July 7, 2016 Way to go, boy!!! ...& acheived entirely unintentionally too!! I knew you would love it. I think it's because the layout was built with sectional track, rather than flexi, and then exposed to extremes of temperature in the man shack. Agreed, that shot of the bumpy track is awesome. Rob, do you notice any rocking and swaying from your freight cars? Not that I have noticed, a couple of my older cars sway anyway due to the slack in the screws holding the trucks on. Plus I very rarely go faster than a scale 5mph(ish). (I set my GP7 off on the slowest crawl once. In the time it took me to make a cuppa, it still hadn't left the scenic section!) 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielB Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 My Broadway SW7 is like that - it's like a sloth on the lowest setting. Whereas my Bachmann locos are like roadrunner. MEEP MEEP! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robatron86 Posted July 11, 2016 Author Share Posted July 11, 2016 That's funny, as I have owned 5 Bachmann locos (GP30, GP38-2, GP40, H16-44 and S4), but only the H16 had roadrunner characteristics. Obviously they aren't in the Atlas/Walthers Proto leagues, but I don't have a huge problem with them. The controller plays a massive part, as North Valley used the standard Bachmann controller and TYS uses the Gaugemaster handheld. A giant leap in performance. And the H16-44? Well because it so far removed from the Atlas model in terms of looks and performance, it is being converted into a H12-44TS. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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