[NTCGRR]

I was just over on the red shirt site and a gentalman was talking about their open house and having tug of wars. He said it got over too fast.

then my mind got to going on building a tractor pull type sled with a weight than moves up with pullys and creats more drag on the rail . their would be a flag sticking out to show the start/stop of each run. So it does not matter how long your locos are or if they use a battery car.
I plan to build.
But I was wondering if any one would do it. ?
I may limit it, if the BB can't be stopped.
It would be interesting just seeing which company stock locos can pull how far.

 

[Jim Agnew]

Marty, sounds like fun. You'll also find out whose current limiting devices shut down first.

 

[Dennis Paulson]

Of course to all of us in the middle of the country , midwest , this PULL , sounds normal and fun !

 

[Paul Burch]

Sorry Marty,not going to pull the guts out of my locos.

 

[Semper Vaporo]

LOVE the idea!!!!! I can always replace the coupler if I jerk it outta the pocket!!!!!!

 

[wchasr]

I can remember my RC car days that for a short while there was a RC track pulling association that travelled about teh area. i thought it was silly but lots of folks got into it. Heck Aristocraft even made a pulling sled! Maybe you could get one of them and retrofit it with flanged wheels Marty?

Chas

 

[jimtyp]

I've been interested in this, I think it would be great.

 

[Jim Agnew]

Marty, are you going to have 2 classes, one with traction tires and one without?

 

[NTCGRR]

we'll see what happens . I don't think any will pull the guts out of their locos. its like starting up with a heavy frieght then hitting a steep grade. same principle.