10-15-2009, 12:44 PM
Thanks for the quick replies guys! OK, sure it makes perfect sense the fuel stand swivels to service two tracks, silly of me not to have thought of it. While I only have one track, there is another just behind, whose purpose is spotting cars for the ash pit, coaling tower, sandhouse and fuel oil deliveries. While I don't envision also using it to fuel diesels, the pic shows it could. As long as there is no gondola at the ash conveyor! Two pics of same scene, different angles. I've rearranged the elements a bit and like it better.
Thanks for those photos Wayne, they are a big help in detailing the area. I see the fuel stand is painted yellow, about when would that have become common? I notice also they have a structural support like Bob mentions to hold the far end of the delivery pipe. The sanding tower kit I built had parts for another arm, to service two tracks, I did not use it. But I took the part and held it an the optimum angle for obtaining greater distance and I don't think it helps much. It does however make the far end of the delivery pipe lower, to the point of obstruction. Of course, I could mount the whole tower on a concrete base to make it higher. I think I may just extend the delivery pipe, cutting it between the hoses. And install the column for support as in your pic. I'll also lengthen the hoses a bit.
I'll use the photos to detail the area in the pic below and I'll be well on my way to completion. Need to add a water pipe and spigot next to the ash pit.
Thanks for those photos Wayne, they are a big help in detailing the area. I see the fuel stand is painted yellow, about when would that have become common? I notice also they have a structural support like Bob mentions to hold the far end of the delivery pipe. The sanding tower kit I built had parts for another arm, to service two tracks, I did not use it. But I took the part and held it an the optimum angle for obtaining greater distance and I don't think it helps much. It does however make the far end of the delivery pipe lower, to the point of obstruction. Of course, I could mount the whole tower on a concrete base to make it higher. I think I may just extend the delivery pipe, cutting it between the hoses. And install the column for support as in your pic. I'll also lengthen the hoses a bit.
I'll use the photos to detail the area in the pic below and I'll be well on my way to completion. Need to add a water pipe and spigot next to the ash pit.
Bob C Wrote:Am really impressed with the JGL and it's builder. Bob C.Thanks Bob!