N Scale Wagner L60 Log Stacker....

[Sumner]

Trying to design a 1960's Wagner L60 log stacker that can pick up and move a complete semi load of logs.  These are big machines with the front tires over 6.5 ft in diameter.  I haven't been able to find more than a couple pictures to work off of and the L60 had a number of variations those first few years of production.  Still in production today but quite a bit different in regards to hydraulic cylinders and other items.

Also  close to the final wiring of the rotary snow plow I started some time ago and building fence to keep the deer from eating all of Dottie's flowers.

Sumner

[pmpexpress]

Trying to design a 1960's Wagner L60 log stacker that can pick up and move a complete semi load of logs.  These are big machines with the front tires over 6.5 ft in diameter.  I haven't been able to find more than a couple pictures to work off of and the L60 had a number of variations those first few years of production.  Still in production today but quite a bit different in regards to hydraulic cylinders and other items.

Also  close to the final wiring of the rotary snow plow I started some time ago and building fence to keep the deer from eating all of Dottie's flowers.

Sumner

Sumner,

As the chassis of the Wagner L60 Logstacker was the same as the Wagner PC60 Piggy-Packer, wouldn't it be easier to simply create a 3D printed log grapple that could be fitted to one of the pewter and etched brass craftsman N Scale of Nevada NSN 07:99 PC-60 Piggy Packer kits?

[Sumner]

Sumner,

As the chassis of the Wagner L60 Logstacker was the same as the Wagner PC60 Piggy-Packer, wouldn't it be easier to simply create a 3D printed log grapple that could be fitted to one of the pewter and etched brass craftsman N Scale of Nevada NSN 07:99 PC-60 Piggy Packer kits?

Probably but I'm close to done with the part that I could use if I went that route and then I'd have to purchase one vs. printing one for a couple dollars  and miss out on all of the fun I had designing to this point  .  As I've mentioned before, now in my 80's close is close enough for most things on the layout now.

Thanks for the pictures as those will help with what I have so far and I've found more of the real thing by now knowing about the PC60 Piggy-Packer.

Sumner