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Date: 05/01/16 18:54
Texas sized module hauler
Author: WrongWayMurphy

We had our Tyler (TX) Cotton Belt Train Show this weekend and one of the modular
groups that came and set up was the always great and highly detailed ArkLaTex Club.

Here is the rig they bring their modules in, and a typical cradle hauled in the trailer.

Theirs is an HO club, by the way. 



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/01/16 19:03 by WrongWayMurphy.



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Date: 05/01/16 18:58
Re: Texas sized module hauler
Author: WrongWayMurphy

Here is an example of the ArkLaTex's work.

They run mostly SP and KCS trains, typical of East Texas and western Louisiana.

In addition to quality modeling, they are a great bunch of guys.



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Date: 05/01/16 19:02
Re: Texas sized module hauler
Author: WrongWayMurphy

Its a Mad Mad Mad Mad World on one ArkLaTex module



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Date: 05/01/16 19:12
Re: Texas sized module hauler
Author: DKay

Great stuff Shane.Those guys sure know how to  travel in luxury.
Regards,dK

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Date: 05/01/16 20:09
Re: Texas sized module hauler
Author: inCHI

In photo #6, the ground level has a really sharp curve. I wonder what they can run over it?

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Date: 05/01/16 21:58
Re: Texas sized module hauler
Author: slangist

trolley?
 

Jamie Yeager
Santa Fe, NM

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Date: 05/02/16 06:45
Re: Texas sized module hauler
Author: kestrel

Yup, some of the Texas groups dont mess around.  Here's our trailer up before a show in Nebraska...

Vince Smith
Gulf Western Modular Railroad Society.
Aransas Pass, TX

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Date: 05/02/16 07:30
Re: Texas sized module hauler
Author: BAB

Could be just for looks only.
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> In photo #6, the ground level has a really sharp
> curve. I wonder what they can run over it?

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Date: 05/02/16 12:06
Re: Texas sized module hauler
Author: retcsxcfm

You showed the refinery,did they bring the InerModal moduals?


Uncle Joe,Seffner,Fl.

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Date: 05/02/16 13:27
Re: Texas sized module hauler
Author: WrongWayMurphy

inCHI Wrote:
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> In photo #6, the ground level has a really sharp
> curve. I wonder what they can run over it?

It is not a powered track, just added for the urban effect.

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Date: 05/03/16 17:19
Re: Texas sized module hauler
Author: march_hare

OK, here's a wild idea. Would it be possible to build a modular layout ( a BIG one...) inside COFC containers, and then position the containers next to each other for a show?   if you're going to go to the bother of having a truck haul you around, why not go for a really big layout?  

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Date: 05/03/16 19:22
Re: Texas sized module hauler
Author: upkpfan

Just what is a ( typical cradle ? ) upkpfan

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Date: 05/04/16 16:09
Re: Texas sized module hauler
Author: WrongWayMurphy

upkpfan Wrote:
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> Just what is a ( typical cradle ? ) upkpfan

One of 15 or so rolling cradles that hold 3 modules each and 
fit in slots in the trailer.  The one shown is typical of the whole lot.

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