The Franklin & South Manchester Traveling Hopper Car

[postalkarl]

Hi Bob:

Thanks for the detailed reply. Love to see one of those box motors with that hopper behind it.

Karl

[bparrish]

OK Karl....

Here ya go.......

[GPdemayo]

Neat.....don't be shy about posting more pictures of the layout Bob, looks like some great modeling going on there. 

[postalkarl]

Hi Bob:

Thanks buddy. I really like the center cab electric. Thanks for posting the pics.

Karl

[bparrish]

Thanx. Karl

I scratch built that one about four years ago. I used two NWSL Stanton drive power trucks. 

The whole thing is sheet brass. 

See ya
Bob

[bparrish]

Greg.

Thanx much

Bob

[artvdw]

 Hopper number 838075 arrived in River Falls, Wisconsin this afternoon in fine shape.  It was set out on a siding very near the road, so I transferred it to another siding on the Winona & Southwestern Ry., where it became the center of attention for the camera.  Now I have to figure out how to post some photos and find out what the size limit is.  Before it goes to Mike Engler, it will travel to Monticello, MN to run on Seth Puffer's Puffer Bridge Lines.  That should happen early next week.

Art VanDeWater
River Falls, Wisconsin

[artvdw]

Hopper number 838075 was pulled behind W&SW #375 as it headed for the town of Otis where it could dump its load.  It was going to be a long trip and should arrive sometime on Saturday - stay tuned.

Art VanDeWater
River Falls, Wisconsin

[artvdw]

The journey continues as 838075 leaves the Narrows and heads West towards Otis.  Word was out to rail fans to be on the look for the hopper. It was seen by several rail fans at various locations along the route.  Barring any malfunctions, it should arrive in Otis tomorrow.


Art VanDeWater
River Falls, Wisconsin

[artvdw]

Hopper number 838075 was dropped of at the siding in Otis and taken to the coaling trestle by the local switcher, where it will sit until Tuesday and then travel to Monticello, MN to run on Seth Puffer's Puffer Bridge Lines, before making its way to Mike Engler in Lakeville, MN.  Stay tuned.

Art VanDeWater
River Falls, Wisconsin

[ACL1504]

Art,

Great photos and a beautiful layout. Thanks for sharing with us, I enjoyed the journey.

Tom

[S&S RR]

Art


The F&SM Hopper looks great on your layout.  Beautiful layout!  I hope you will be open when the Narrow Gauge Convention comes to that part of the country.

[pbltrains]

Hello all,

My name is Seth Puffer and I am new to the Modelers Forum.  I live in Monticello, MN, about 40 miles northwest of Minneapolis.  My good friend Art VanDeWater of River Falls Wisconsin made the trip up to my layout on Tuesday with the "traveling car".  Of course, we couldn't resist a few photos as it traveled the layout.  I am very honored to be a part of this endeavor and appreciate the opportunity to share my photos with you.

Seth Puffer
Puffer Bridge Lines (HO scale)

[Janbouli]

Seth welcome , and may I say what a beautiful scene, I think I can speak for everyone here when I say , please show more of your layout, cause  we love pictures.

[ACL1504]

Seth,

Welcome to the forum and like Jan said, very nice scene. I hope you will be posting more photos of the layout and the traveling hopper.

Tom