10-15-2009, 09:25 AM
I've been messing around in the diesel fueling/sanding area. I built a sanding tower kit and have a question about placement. There was no mention in the kit instructions about how to place the height of the arm, it is positionable. Perhaps I ought to have made it lower and in so doing I would have avoided the problem I now have. The two hoses which hang from the arm are not far enough apart to avoid contact with locos which pass by. In the photo I have removed one. I am thinking I will extend the arm slightly by splicing in additional length. Anybody think this is a stupid idea?
I also built a Stewart Models fueling tower. It is a bit crude but I'm ok with it. It swivels and I'm not sure how far from the track I should mount it. Pics show the hose swung around to opposite sides. Obviously, if swung forward it would obstruct the track. Should it be moved back to a point where it would no longer foul the track? If so, what would be the point of it swiveling in the first place? Any thoughts appreciated!
I also built a Stewart Models fueling tower. It is a bit crude but I'm ok with it. It swivels and I'm not sure how far from the track I should mount it. Pics show the hose swung around to opposite sides. Obviously, if swung forward it would obstruct the track. Should it be moved back to a point where it would no longer foul the track? If so, what would be the point of it swiveling in the first place? Any thoughts appreciated!