UP Rotary Makes a Test Run

Jerry Barnes · Nov 8, 2009

Wanted to test my measurements so got the rotary out on the track for a test run to make sure it would fit through tunnesl/bridges. Was close but did fine.

Double 8 had run around some first, later it would make a run with my Eggliner coaches.

No problem!

Ape likes it!

nkelsey · Nov 8, 2009

That's an impressive piece of equipment, nice job!

placitassteam · Nov 8, 2009

That's a monster alright! Great work. Need some photos of it throwing snow when you get some.

Stan Cedarleaf · Nov 8, 2009

Hey, Jerry..... The plow looks great. Now you need about 4 inches of light powder to give it a good test.

Doesn't quite look right in bright sunlight with no white ground cover.

Great job....

Jerry Barnes · Nov 8, 2009

Thanks guys. Easier to test it in this weather though!

Ted_Roy · Nov 8, 2009

What a beastie! a formidable snow machine. I cannot wait to see it in action!

Ted.

aankus · Nov 8, 2009

Now I know where the South Shore and South Bend RR Little Joes went.....
Although the one in your picture seemed to have lost quite a bit of it's middle...

Did you use an impeller from a vacuum ?
I would also like to see it in operation !

Charles · Nov 8, 2009

Jerry
Impressive rotary, looking forward to the winter run and clearing the track for a good show!!

Jerry Barnes · Nov 9, 2009

Aankus, it is based on a UP plow, they made several in the Omaha shops, converting some older ones. See my 'rotary build' posts in this forum. It
is pretty accurate, I did leave off about an inch behind the rear trucks. Yes, that blade is off a vacuum cleaner.

RonTeten · Nov 13, 2009

Good thing you test run to see if it fits. looks good!!!!!

aceinspp · Nov 13, 2009

Always smart to make a test run before the real stuff shows up and then have a major problem like getting stuck in a tunnel. Nice work Jerry. Later RJD

Nicholas Savatgy · Nov 13, 2009

Jerry nice job, always enjoy what you come up with next.........

UP Rotary Makes a Test Run

Jerry Barnes

nkelsey

placitassteam

Stan Cedarleaf

Jerry Barnes

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Charles

Jerry Barnes

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