More of Dave Ware’s Machines
Dave Ware’s Steam Shovel This is a remake of the classic steam shovel. The boom was made moveable instead of fixed. A P49 motor was used with a modified engine # 10 to allow separate controls for the boom and Read More …
Author: David Gilbert
Dave Ware’s Coaling Station
I was surprised to find out that the original Coaling Station from the 10 1/2 Electric Train Set only had a belt that went up and down and did not transfer coal to the other side of the model where Read More …
Maurice Ruyter’s Bulldozer
Built with a 12 1/2 Set, the O pawls for the rippers and the MF for the fenders are slightly modified. S57 1 3/8 screws are used under the frame to jack the model up so it can operate stationary. Read More …
More of Tom Myers’ Machines
Tom Myers’ Mechanical Wonder Tom writes: This model is actually a combination of two models from the 1930 #10 manual – the “mechanical wonders” section. A “bell crank drive” and an “out-of-line drive” are both driven by an A-49. I Read More …
Tom Myers’ Straight Line Drive
Tom Writes: This model is from the 1929 manual in the #9 Mechanical Wonders section. I found this model a test in patience. I would be impressed by the 10 year that can put it together. The order of assembly Read More …