Container gantry 1960s / early 70s

[jhb171achill]

Learned folks;

As one whose ignorance of modern practice knows no bounds, may I ask a question.....

The very earliest gantry cranes for lifting containers on and off wagons started to appear, as far as I am aware, in the late 1960s. Following the 1973 Rail Development Plan, a few more started springing up in various rural localtions.

Is there a suitable model of something like this? I was thinking of 1965-75 period, and of a type that would be the smallest sort of gantry that was used in Ireland.

[Westcorkrailway]

56 minutes ago, jhb171achill said:

Learned folks;

As one whose ignorance of modern practice knows no bounds, may I ask a question.....

The very earliest gantry cranes for lifting containers on and off wagons started to appear, as far as I am aware, in the late 1960s. Following the 1973 Rail Development Plan, a few more started springing up in various rural localtions.

Is there a suitable model of something like this? I was thinking of 1965-75 period, and of a type that would be the smallest sort of gantry that was used in Ireland.

Owen o Neil of cork makes a 3D print of the Tralee gantry crane. The size looks handy for a small layout 

 

Edited January 12, 2024 by Westcorkrailway

[DJ Dangerous]

Was just gonna say that @Westcorkrailway posted here about Owen O'Neill's kit!

@dave182 used the same kit here, I think.

@Mayner posted photos here. Second picture shows the 1960's 15T gantry behind the shed.

[jhb171achill]

5 hours ago, Westcorkrailway said:

Owen o Neil of cork makes a 3D print of the Tralee gantry crane. The size looks handy for a small layout 

 

Perfect!

I will ping him accordingly. I think I'll put one at Castletown West. Mayner points out that they appeared from the early (rather than late) sixties, so it will suit me all the better. Even if I can't get the right types of containers for a while, it will look well. One essential thing, given my preference for a scene to look realistic, is that it can be removed from the layout, or placed back, with ease, as when operating with six-wheelers and 100% steam (steam fleet now eight strong) it would look out of place. But that's a nitpicking detail.... (even to me!)

Edited January 12, 2024 by jhb171achill