TRACKMOBILE PULLING POWER?


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PMW

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So many things to do before I worry about buying a trackmobile but just curious...😄

I have a small two track industry which I think should have a trackmobile there to pull four to seven short, two bay cement hoppers.

Does anyone have experience with these little guys? I guess at least some pick up power from the track on all wheels but the motor only turns one axle. Does anyone have any insight? You know, on a purchase I have no plans to make anytime soon 😂
 
bnsf971 said:
If you're talking about the BLI Trackmobile, it'll pull 2-3 cars, which is about what the real ones would do.
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Thanks. the BLI was the one I saw online. I thought I recalled seeing a trackmobile pulling more than that (in the real world) but I may be mistaken. If that's the case would the industry have to pay the railroad to send a loco there to switch the cars? That could be fun too!
 
PMW said:
Thanks. the BLI was the one I saw online. I thought I recalled seeing a trackmobile pulling more than that (in the real world) but I may be mistaken. If that's the case would the industry have to pay the railroad to send a loco there to switch the cars? That could be fun too!
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depends if they are loaded or empty. We used to move empty gondolas by attaching a chain to the rail car and the other end to the hitch on the log truck (alongside the railcar). For some reason they used to drop them off in a really stupid place (for loading).

Empty cars on the level move pretty easy.

Dave LASM
 
I have worked in the Agricultural Industry for years. (Kokomo Grain Inc.)
we have and use numerous Trackmobiles-mainly 9TM series.
I personally have pulled 16 fully loaded grain cars (200,000lbs+rail car/per car) on reasonably flat plain. 1-1.5% grade max.
as long as the Trackmobiles rail-sander system is operational the rails can be cold, wet, hot, frozen, etc.
I was researching for info on certain mechanical topics. i am the standing mechanic on my property.
i happened to scroll past this forum and post. I made a profile to share what i know to be true.
if wanted i do have plenty of videos pertaining to this topic and others dealing with Trackmobiles. i will gladly share.
The most cars I've pulled empty would be 31 cars. I'm positive it could do more. this is the Trackmobile 9TM model.
 
avancamp said:
I have worked in the Agricultural Industry for years. (Kokomo Grain Inc.)
we have and use numerous Trackmobiles-mainly 9TM series.
I personally have pulled 16 fully loaded grain cars (200,000lbs+rail car/per car) on reasonably flat plain. 1-1.5% grade max.
as long as the Trackmobiles rail-sander system is operational the rails can be cold, wet, hot, frozen, etc.
I was researching for info on certain mechanical topics. i am the standing mechanic on my property.
i happened to scroll past this forum and post. I made a profile to share what i know to be true.
if wanted i do have plenty of videos pertaining to this topic and others dealing with Trackmobiles. i will gladly share.
The most cars I've pulled empty would be 31 cars. I'm positive it could do more. this is the Trackmobile 9TM model.
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Thanks for sharing the some of how the prototype works in the real world.

For those that aren't familiar, here is a pic of the model he is referring to:
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bnsf971 said:
Thanks for sharing the some of how the prototype works in the real world.

For those that aren't familiar, here is a pic of the model he is referring to:
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Yes that is a 70’s
bnsf971 said:
Thanks for sharing the some of how the prototype works in the real world.

For those that aren't familiar, here is a pic of the model he is referring to:
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yes that is a 70’s 9TM. A poor example, but accurate depiction.
 
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