O/On30 Working Pillar Crane Kit

ideal for On30 logging operations  

all diecast metal kit

(1:48, 1/4" : 1 foot, On30 for HO track) 

Pillar Crane Kit Details:

• Height: base to top: 3.5 inches (89 mm), (14 feet proto)
• Width: base width: 1.5 inches (38 mm), (6 feet proto)
• Length: platform to boom: 5.25" (134mm) (21 feet proto)
• Construction Features:
  • die-cast metal & brass kit (superglue or low-melt solder)
• Features:
  • double reduction winding mechanism can be hand operated 
  • 360 degree crane rotation possible
  • operator's platform could be wood planked
• comprehensive instructions included
• flat cars not included but available separately

Note: The crane as supplied may be assembled as a static model or hand operated. Perhaps you may wish to mount it in your goods yard or alongside the river at your loading dock. (To motorise it or flat car mount it, see our motor units and flatcar kits available from our Store). 

See our Ebay Store 'Steam in the Bush' for mining equipment, skeleton log cars & disconnects, On30 and HO steam locomotives, our sensational dress-up kits for your On30 Shay, Climax and Porters, flat car loads and many more items, all at Buy it Now! 

Prototype History:

The Crow River 1:48, O scale (or On30) yard crane is based on several US prototypes found in the New Haven area. The crane was electrically powered with a heavy duty DC motor operating the winding mechanism and a lighter double reduction electric motor/gearbox operating the 360 degree slewing mechanism. Several cranes had cabs fitted over the operator's platform.