Clear Lake Logging Classic Primer
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trainzfreak202
SPCRR Museum Engineer
Looking great, i can get enought of that narrow gauge
SPEAKING of logging, did you know WESTSIDE Lumber company is on the verge of being abandoned and might turn into a casino and hotel instead of the museum that is planed, please help support WSLC sign the petition:
http://www.wsrestoration.com/
SPEAKING of logging, did you know WESTSIDE Lumber company is on the verge of being abandoned and might turn into a casino and hotel instead of the museum that is planed, please help support WSLC sign the petition:
http://www.wsrestoration.com/
perry_weekley
New member
1 Adventage I see so far is This railroad looks so COOL! then the other is the fact that this will be like riding a piece of history in a game. I can't wait to see the finished product 
trainzfreak202
SPCRR Museum Engineer
is it just me or do i see the steam dummy way in the back in the second pic
daylightlimited
Found his Soulmate
going to be up loaded some time soon?
slugsmasher
US Narrow Gauge kuid86661
going to be up loaded some time soon?
If I told you that then I would be violating the definition of "soon" (tm).
I never finish anything so deadline predictions are futile. But hey, in the mean time enjoy the pictures:
New stand alone steam donkey engine along with junk and logging equipment loading platform.
One of several custom animated water towers along with section shed.
Main bunker oil supply tank at the Clear Lake mill site.
The Steam Dummy made by Ben Neal for Clear Lake servicing the new dry kiln lumber industry. Thanks Ben.
You can find it at www.steammachine.com
Again, no deadlines. I'm just focusing on making stuff right now.
daylightlimited
Found his Soulmate
just tell me it will be done by the end of the year
Thanks for the additional pictures - they are a great inspiration!!
Of course it will - but I don't think he'll tell you which year
Of course it will - but I don't think he'll tell you which year
slugsmasher
US Narrow Gauge kuid86661
Progress continues on the Clear Lake Logging Classic - new single stall engine house and interactive camp cook house at the Camp 5 "Cultus Camp" area.
Field view of Camp Cultus with enginehouse and attached speeder shed.
The #10 Class B shay fits snugly.
Camp cookhouse loading platform.
Backside of camp area from outside of balloon track.
#10 exiting the enginehouse with view of incline track behind that leads to the upper logging area on Cultus Mountain. There are many unique operating opportunities on this section of the layout.
Again, release date is a "don't ask don't tell" affair as usual.
Field view of Camp Cultus with enginehouse and attached speeder shed.
The #10 Class B shay fits snugly.
Camp cookhouse loading platform.
Backside of camp area from outside of balloon track.
#10 exiting the enginehouse with view of incline track behind that leads to the upper logging area on Cultus Mountain. There are many unique operating opportunities on this section of the layout.
Again, release date is a "don't ask don't tell" affair as usual.
Beautiful work, sir - I'm really looking forward to this layout!
A speeder is a small track inspection vehicle.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c2/Chessie_System_speeder,_Linden,_Indiana.jpg
What is a speeder? The only definition I can find for a speeder is "one who drives fast."
A speeder is a small track inspection vehicle.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c2/Chessie_System_speeder,_Linden,_Indiana.jpg
Rich, that enginehouse looks excellent. Are the bits of clutter around the camp parts of the buildings, or are they seperate pieces?
Cheers,
Ben
A speeder is a small self propelled inspection vehicle. They ranged in sizes from small 2 man cars to big crew carrying machines. On logging lines, they were often homebuilt, with enough power to be used as a switcher.Using the limited intellectual capacity that I was given, I can intuitively assume (I think) that a "speeder shed" is a shed that houses a "speeder."
What is a speeder? The only definition I can find for a speeder is "one who drives fast."
Cheers,
Ben
santa_fe_dan
American Trainzer
I'm drooling at the shays especially, but the route too!
slugsmasher
US Narrow Gauge kuid86661
Using the limited intellectual capacity that I was given, I can intuitively assume (I think) that a "speeder shed" is a shed that houses a "speeder."
What is a speeder? The only definition I can find for a speeder is "one who drives fast."
Ben hit on this also. You can see some examples of speeders on my website below in the research photos section. Usually a small box on wheels with a gas motor for transporting dudes and small quantities of gear or supplies. A pioneer version of the current MOW railtrucks you see now.
slugsmasher
US Narrow Gauge kuid86661
Logging railroads frequently traversed rugged areas that presented many technical challenges to laying a route to the timber. Steep grades and the limitations of locomotives dictated how steep grades could be made. Many routes we have all seen follow the topography of the terrain or use switch backs to negotiate steep grades. It works but uses a lot of track that is usually only temporary because it is removed later when the area is logged out.
At some point in early last century, someone came up with the hair brained idea of just going straight up the mountain using a powered winching system. So thus was invented the "incline". Logging inclines were simply a method to get from point a to b without a lot of track and engineering. A hoist house at the top of the incline track - which was anywhere from 15% to over 45% grade - would control a system of pulleys and cables to yard empty cars up and lower loaded cars down. It worked very well and was quite popular in western US logging.
The Clear Lake incline simulates this operation using a powered "bull car" as the power to control the consists going up and down. It works pretty good but you have to "drive" the bullcar very carefully to operate it without losing control. The bullcar's engine spec is set up to use dynamic braking to control speed which is usually limited to around 5mph. Makes for an interesting evening of operations.
Overview of incline system showing empties being lifted.
Riding on one of the skeleton cars gives an interesting perspective.
Top of incline showing hoist house and steel flatcar called a bullcar. The cable is just static scenery. The bullcar controls all the action as it is configured as a loco.