Double Rotary Tipple -------reimagining two Lionel Rotary Tipples

Pretty Cool project.

Really sharp !!   Nice work.

@AlanRail posted:

I saw this photo when I was planning to add the Lionel Rotary Tipple to my layout.

PICTURE was removed because it did not follow the TOS copyright posting policy

---------------------------------------------TWO!!  side-by=side!

So here my re-work thus far

On the dumper side there are dump extensions since the double rotary tipples are each raised off its supports by 4".

I added the center truss support, 3D printed of course. The center truss design matches the design of the tipples' existing corner-end supports. Structurally, the design of these supports is hard to understand. However, I matched them anyways.

There are two cover plates to hide cuts that match both walkways on either side.

I designed but not yet re-printed these covers with the non-slip diamond pattern to match existing.

The fencing removed will be reprinted in 3D.

Also Shown is the laser cut support floor that will support the tipples raised 4".

Still have a bit to go before installation.

Looking good Alan.