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Ed's Garten Bahn
Manufacturer of detailed and unique models.

 

[Ed de Bruijn]

Hello All,

In December we're celebrating our 5th anniversary. We will be offering several models (both trains as AutoMobilia cars) with discount. Follow us on Facebook or check the website.

Best regards,

Ed

 

[Ed de Bruijn]

Hello all,

Our first new model for 2018 is released: it's a model of the RhB Ge 4/4 181 (originally BB Ge 6/6). More information can be found on the website.

And yes, there is more to come....

 

[Gizzy]

Hello all,

Our first new model for 2018 is released: it's a model of the RhB Ge 4/4 181

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What is the small trolley with the 4 rail wheels under the centre Ed? I know these were Co-Co originally, hence the Ge 6/6 designation....

 

[MTheStrong]

Hi Gizzy,

According to Wikipedia: As a special feature, the locomotive had been fitted with a two axle subframe supporting the brake frame for the electromagnetic rail brakes, which were supplied with current through the overhead catenary. Due to these subframes, the locomotive's wheel arrangement is correctly described as C′2′C′ in its original form, and B′2′B′ in its modified form. The two axle subframe, together with a small luggage compartment, has never been taken into account in the official classification of the locomotive. Strictly speaking, the locomotive should be classified as GDe 4/6 in its present configuration.

Hope this helps

Regards

MTheStrong

 

[Ed de Bruijn]

Hello all,

The prototype of the working RhB xRot mt snowblower is ready and pictures are available (at this time on Facebook, the website will follow shortly). Equipped with a battery and rotating blowers this model will be equipped for real snow removal.

 

[casey jones snr]

That really looks the business.

 

[pugwash]

What is the small trolley with the 4 rail wheels under the centre Ed? I know these were Co-Co originally, hence the Ge 6/6 designation....

It's where the rail cleaner goes, Gizzy.

 

[PhilP]

Hello all,

The prototype of the working RhB xRot mt snowblower is ready and pictures are available (at this time on Facebook, the website will follow shortly). Equipped with a battery and rotating blowers this model will be equipped for real snow removal.

Awesome!

"Resistance is futile!"
Comes to mind..

 

[Ed de Bruijn]

Pictures of the pre-production model of the RhB Gmf 4/4 II (that fits great with the snowblower) are available on the website:

Cheers,

Ed

 

[Ed de Bruijn]

Another new model: RhB Ge 3/3. With all standard features including turning driver, servo controlled door, servo controlled panto and may other functions.

 

[Gizzy]

Another new model: RhB Ge 3/3. With all standard features including turning driver, servo controlled door, servo controlled panto and may other functions.

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This model would be great fitted with servo coupling for shunting?

I remember seeing the one at Chur whizzing about the station on various shunting moves a few years ago....

 

[Ed de Bruijn]

Hello,

The model is prepared to have Massoth decouplers installed. The decoupling sequence (push-lower hook-drive forward-raise hook) is programmed into the decoder. A video of this sequence can be seen on the website www.edgb.nl. Yoú'll have to scroll down a bit...

Ed

 

[David Palmeter]

Hello Ed,

I am very intrigued by your Automobilia vehicles. In the demonstration video, I noticed that the red van steers around the parked Volkswagen. How does that happen without the van leaving the guide wire?

Also, am I seeing a ball bearing used as a magnet to follow the guide wire? Is the magnet in direct contact with the road surface?

Thanks very much,
David Palmeter

 

[Ed de Bruijn]

Hello David,

The red van is following the wire, what you don’t see is that the wire is not straight in the track. I made this piece of track just for this reaction...

I’m using a ball magnet to follow the wire in the track. The ball is touching the track, but it’s just a tiny small piece of the surface. The first attempt, during development of the product was with a square magnet and the car just would not drive due to the magnetic breake.

Cheers,

Ed

 

[David Palmeter]

Clever idea with the ball bearing. I have experimented with a 1:24 RC car converted to follow a wire as an experiment for my outdoor G Scale railroad. I built the car with an air gap so the magnet was not leaving a mark on the road. When I saw the problems a friend had trying to maintain his outdoor 'mag steer' (as we called it) system I abandoned the idea. Now I am starting an indoor G Scale layout, so I am again interested in operating vehicles. My thought is to have dual mode cars, one mode that is constant speed and a second mode that can have throttle control and enough steering control to change 'lanes' (move to a different wire). Have you considered that possibility?

 

[Ed de Bruijn]

I've developed the system primarily to be something that operates on it's own. My thought is that you "play" with the trains, and the cars just drive around. Just like a windmill or a fountain. That is also why the cars run up to 4 hours on a single battery charge and the battery voltage is watched by the built-in Arduino. Changing lanes can be done by switches that have a DCC servo. The cars are equipped with infrared receivers so they can stop at specific locations and they are equipped with infrared LEDs that can give a signal to a receiver in the road. With this they can be controlled with a computer, like the trains. But throttle-control is something that is not on my wish list. Sorry...

Cheers,
Ed

 

[Ed de Bruijn]

A new summer, a new model: General Electric series 90, as delivered to the White Pass & Yukon Railroad in the mid fifties. Can be ordered in all 3 different liveries (yellow-green, blue and blue-white-orange) as well as the rebuilt (is current) version. In analog (also for RC), digital with sound (ESU LokSound XL V5) or as a dummy (no motors/electronics). Of course with 2 Bühler motors, all axles powered, stainless steel wheel rims and frame plate, many separate added details. Pictures of the model will follow shortly, the proto is in production at this moment.

 

[Zerogee]

That's going to be a really nice addition for the WP&Y fans!
As I don't "do" either North American or Swiss, my bank account is safe at the moment... unless you have plans to do anything German....?

Jon.

 

[Ed de Bruijn]

Thanks! This model was a request from a customer who asked if I could build his wish model. So if you have a specific wish, just let me know. I'll be happy to help you!

Ed