Show us your loading ramps

[zoegraf]

I'm looking for ideas for a simple branch line loading ramp. I'm searching images on the net, but with no luck.

 

[Pom in Oz]

I haven't found many picture either but found this description that may help.
'As stated TOFC was the most common well into the '80s, then came double-stack. TOFC Ramps were all over the place. they could be built very cheaply and loading only required a short wheelbased tractor (hostler). MoPac had one on the St. Louis riverfront near Poplar Street that was a cut off end of a flat car, truck and all, blocked on timbers. An earth filled ramplead up to it and had ties for side walls.'

Cheers

Darren

 

[Rico]

Not the best pic, or best ramp either.
Just a simple wooden deck along side the RIP tracks.

 

[GrampysTrains]

This is my TOFC ramp. DJ.

 

[Tomkat]

 

[Cjcrescent]

Nice pics Tom!

 

[John P]

Nice pics, but that 44-tonner next to that boxcar is, um, a contrast.

Good weeds! I always like weeds.

 

[enjineerbill]

Based on piggyback ramps of years gone by....

 

[zoegraf]

So nice to see the variations!

 

[cv_acr]

 

[montanan]

I built a loading ramp into this freight station.

 

[zoegraf]

Thank you all. Such a nice variety.