Anybody have a tow truck on their layout?
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I never saw a wheel explode in person; I've seen it on training videos. I have seen tire cages that contained an exploded wheel, they are disposable.
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Sirfoldalot
Days Gone Bye!
Hmmm .. not fam with widowmaker wheels?
You might have a look at "Little Wheels" -- It's a model shop in England. I am on their internet list and have bought a few things from them ... excellent shipping and fast!
I cannot recall a specific tow truck like that one, but sometimes a modification will work out nicely.
You might have a look at "Little Wheels" -- It's a model shop in England. I am on their internet list and have bought a few things from them ... excellent shipping and fast!
I cannot recall a specific tow truck like that one, but sometimes a modification will work out nicely.
Bruette
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Widow maker wheels were wheels that locked in the center. You can't see if they are properly locked, you have to do it by feel. If they are not properly locked when you inflate the tire it could explode. A 10:00X20 tire fully inflated could explode with as much as 23 tons of force. Those are smaller than 10:00x20 but can still explode with enough force to decapitate someone unfortunate enough to be standing in the wrong place.
migalyto
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You must of worked on them before tire cages and OSHA?Yup, been there done that Louis!
Went right thru a wall, studs and all!
Bruette
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I'm glad you are here to tell us about it.Yup, been there done that Louis!
Went right thru a wall, studs and all!
Bruette
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From my experience tire shops get the most scrutiny from OSHA and with good reason. Inspectors have told me the most common violation was removing belt guards from compressors. A fine for being too lazy to reinstall the guard after replacing the belt.You must of worked on them before tire cages and OSHA?
I never saw a wheel explode in person; I've seen it on training videos. I have seen tire cages that contained an exploded wheel, they are disposable.
santafewillie
Same Ol' Buzzard
I have a couple of them.
logandsawman
Northern Pacific history enthusiast
I thought I had one, it is used for general repair work
I never get this close
he is hauling a generator, ladder, and fire pail. Not sure what happened to the hook
funny how just painting the white in the headlights somehow works.
Dave LASM
I never get this close
he is hauling a generator, ladder, and fire pail. Not sure what happened to the hook
funny how just painting the white in the headlights somehow works.
Dave LASM
Jim 68cuda
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Kind of expensive, but Artitec's ready made 1/87 scale Model T tow truck would be a sweet addition to a steam era layout. Maybe use it to tow one of their ready made Model A's.
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Ford Model TT tow truck
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GGNInNScale
Granite Gorge and Northern Again
Yes. Showcase Models, used behind my Gulf gas station...
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