08 Shunter

[DGE-Railroad]

The replacement battery turned up, so i thought I'd try a quick sound and motion test pulling some weight (with the rods properky installed )

The shunter itself is pretty lightweight


Whereas my Tenmille wagon is a bit of a lump


So as the shunter has PLA wheels with no traction tyres, i was doubtful.

Please excuse the uneven track, it's temporary

Sound and motion test

 

[Eeyore.Boater]

Some detail of variations in the drop down door catches. Never seen a handrail in that position, but why not.
Also a variation in the lower handrail on the front door.

 

[PhilP]

One of the most noticeable differences, I reckon, is ladder(s) / no ladder(s)..


PhilP

 

[Eeyore.Boater]

One of the most noticeable differences, I reckon, is ladder(s) / no ladder(s)..


PhilP

Preserved examples tend to have the ladder reinstated. That particular one is "Gladys" from the Dean Forest Railway.

 

[Rhinochugger]

The replacement battery turned up, so i thought I'd try a quick sound and motion test pulling some weight (with the rods properky installed )

The shunter itself is pretty lightweight
View attachment 281820

Whereas my Tenmille wagon is a bit of a lump
View attachment 281821

So as the shunter has PLA wheels with no traction tyres, i was doubtful.

Please excuse the uneven track, it's temporary

Sound and motion test

It would never have managed that load with the con rods upside down

 

[dunnyrail]

Preserved examples tend to have the ladder reinstated. That particular one is "Gladys" from the Dean Forest Railway.

I wonder if ladder removal was down to overhead power supply issues of climbing them and likely injuries/deaths. I have always wondered what on earth they were for?

 

[Rhinochugger]

I wonder if ladder removal was down to overhead power supply issues of climbing them and likely injuries/deaths. I have always wondered what on earth they were for?

Topping up the radiator ?

 

[dunnyrail]

Topping up the radiator ?

Where is that I have not got a clue emoji?

 

[Paul M]

Where is that I have not got a clue emoji?

Made of with the groan emoji and the lump hammer