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In another thread or two, I wrote about the elusive Mantua/Tyco derrick car, in particular the PRR version.
Well, I created a Tyco-esque version of this derrick using two Model Power cars and combining them. These cars are repros of Marx cars, and not Tyco/Mantua, but what the hell.
Anyway, I picked up the PRR work caboose with the derrick, and the PRR flat car with the guard rails.
The derrick piece snaps off. So, I trimmed the guard rails on the flat car, and snapped on the derrick. I also screwed in a small eyelet hook into the base.
The derrick can snap back onto the work caboose whenever I want, so the only part that was permanently modified is the guardrails.
Here it is.
Edited by - ShockControl on December 20 2016 4:50:01 PM
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Posted - December 20 2016 : 01:43:01 AM
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And here is what I did with the work caboose, using the rest of the guardrails. They are removable, so I can snap the derrick back whenever I want to.
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Posted - December 20 2016 : 07:46:47 AM
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quote:** A use full car though not complete. Lifting load was small with a crane set up as yours is. The big pole is there for a reason, to support a cable system that gives strength to the crane. Even then it isn't a true heavy lift crane until you equip it with outriggers. Even then you still need a work flat to transport cribbing. There is a lot more to be added to what little I have said.
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Originally posted by toptrain - December 20 2016 : 06:52:25 AM
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I wasn't going for realism. I was going for Tyco-ism. Compare my model to Tyco's. When I want realism, I run my Athearn PRR derrick, which is much better than either Tyco's or mine.
Here is the Tyco derrick for comparison:
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Posted - December 20 2016 : 4:54:11 PM
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super elusive is the UP MOW ones by Mantua/Tyco
Have all 4 cars but the derrick & fencing is missing
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Posted - December 21 2016 : 06:36:07 AM
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| There are six TYCO/Mantua derricks.
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