Generator Wagon

[JimmyB]

After being inspired by the Lisbon narrow-gauge tram running in Alaska via generator trailer thread I decided I would build one.

The basis for the generator is:

But with some changes to make it look more like a generator than a box. The wagon will be an IP Engineering Flat Bed Wagon Kit:

Current progress on scratch built generator:

 

[GAP]

Looking good Jimmy

 

[Rhinochugger]

I trust you're going to keep the JCB logo

 

[Paul M]

I trust you're going to keep the JCB logo

No it's got to be a tribute to the great Brucie,

 

[JimmyB]

The genny is built and primed, top coat next, and the wagon is on it way






On pallets with the FC for scale

 

[Greg Elmassian]

Very nice! You definitely achieved your stated goal, anyone who does not get that it is a generator is probably asleep.

 

[Paul M]

Very nice! You definitely achieved your stated goal, anyone who does not get that it is a generator is probably asleep.

They won't be when he starts it up!

 

[Gizzy]

We recently took a trip on the Bure Valley Railway in Norfolk.

They have a Generator car in each of their coach consists, very similar to the JCB example and mounted on a rolling chassis. They are painted in the same livery as the carriages....

Bure Valley Railway Coaches

Bure Valley Railway, Narrow Gauge Coaches, Aylsham, Norfolk

www.bvrw.co.uk

 

[Rhinochugger]

Very nice! You definitely achieved your stated goal, anyone who does not get that it is a generator is probably asleep.

 

[JimmyB]

Well, it's now finished, or as finished as it is going to be, marked as a JCB as suggested, colour! after checking it would seem that JCB has used a number of different yellows, so rule 8 :





Coupling to the tram, I was concerned that my smallest curves Aristocraft 3ft radius would be to tight, but on a quick test all is fine:

 

[GAP]

Very well done Jimmy it sure looks the goods.

 

[DafyddElvy]

That you for showing the wagon attached to the tram, it's a great help to understand the size of the wagon and generator.
Very nice wee project.