This kit is a highly accurate model of the only log cars used by the Ely-Thomas Lumber
Co. on their narrow gauge logging operation in the mountains of West Virginia
in the 1940's and 1950's. While its origins are obscure, it may have started
its life as an American Car and Foundry Pattern No. 20 log car. Information
to develop the kit comes from photographs and measurements taken by HARTFORD PRODUCTS
of three examples restored at the Cradle of Forestry Museum. It is the perfect
companion to your Ely-Thomas Shay, or other logging locomotive. This kit
includes brake super detail. |
Scale: 1:20.3 Kit price: $74.95 |
Numerous plans and kits of 3 foot narrow gauge disconnect log cars have been available
to model railroaders for many years, but virtually all are "re-gauged" versions
of standard gauge or 42" narrow gauge prototypes. Fortunately, HARTFORD
PRODUCTS located a nicely restored pair of true 36" gauge disconnects, which had
been used by the L. E. White Lumber Co. in Mendocino County in northern California
until about 1916. The kit includes unsprung link and pin couplers and steel
wheels. |
Scale: 1:20.3 Kit price: $64.95 |
K010 Three Foot Gauge Logging Disconnects |
K013 Ely-Thomas Lumber Company Log Car |
Hartford Products Inc. 1:20.3 Kits |