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Kitbash0n30 Registered 
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From the "Well, Who Knew There's a Prototype for That" files. If you ever get hit with an irresistible urge to kitbash a GP38 in to a rotary snow plow ... ]https://www.railpictures.net/photo/795792/] https://www.railpictures.net/photo/795792/
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corv8 Registered
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Wonder if this thing may move under its own power, at least in the yard ? The Toledo Peoria & Eastern used an old ALCO with an attached snowplow. Alco plow This one was to be pushed around only. |
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Trevor Gibbs Registered
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Am I mistaken that the lead axle appears to be a 33" freight wheel as a pilot wheel, rather than a full size loco wheel, or is it just an optical illusion ? Also is it a productive unit in summer hauling trains in the lead ? Cheers from Australia Trevor |
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Kitbash0n30 Registered
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Trevor Gibbs wrote:
I wonder that too.
It can't legally do that. Doesn't have quite all of required lighting and safety appliances, and the windshields are obstructed by the discharge chute. But mostly, think about the number of people who drive around crossing gates ... |
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