My new toy

Please tell me it will be an "ARMY" themed layout! 

... And congrats on your purchase!

That definitely falls into the "WAY COOL!" category. Congratulations on a great find.

COOL purchase STEVE, can you post more pics.  Where is the engine located?

Really cool Steve, I was wondering what you've been up too.

 

Thanks, Alex

The engine is located in the rear hidden under the bed with an access hatch.  They designed the mule for easy maintenance in the field.  I found the mule in southern Oregon and it had some issues.  I pulled the engine out in about 30 minutes and had to re-build shifter and steering column.  The engine is now completely re-built and runs like a Maytag.  Will post more pix soon.  I haven't seen one of these on a flat car! 

 

Yes, O gauge Army train only on this baby.

 

TEX

Steve

I don't play golf but I'd like to bring it out on a course just to see people's reactions! Very cool!

You going to take that to York? It'll haul a lot of trains!

Steve is that a Halftrack behind it.  Now that would be fun on a golf corse.  I think Marine would be the route to go.

Awesome purchase. I'm sure the FPH on that is off the charts. Enjoy enjoy. 

Another nice feature is that the steering wheel flips over to allow the operator to walk along behind the mule, steering from the walking position.

 

I imagine that the Eastern Division would not have a sense of humor when you try to use it in the Blue Hall to carry all your loot.

 

Make a sign that says MILITARY SCOOTER. That should get it into York.

 

I imagine you could make some $$$ ferrying people and purchases to their cars and back.

 

GO for it! This is America!

P.S.: How about installing flanged wheels and running it as a speeder?

 

P.P.S.: An oval of "O" gauge track on the flatbed would give a whole new meaning to "Traveling Layout."

Yes, the steering column folds forward where all the operating controls are.  There is a manual choke, throttle, hand break and shifter all in front.  In Vietnam they would fully load the mule with no driver or seat and walk the mule backwards in low gear.  This comes in handy when loading into back of pickup truck or trailer.  Mule would have been great for hauling "trunk" finds in parking lot alright. 

 

I think there will be a military train of some sort running on the mule around Christmas time.  Good idea!

 

TEX

Steve

Very cool new "toy"

Hello TexSpecial.........

 

does this thing have blown(6-71 huffer) on a big block chevy or ford or mopar that goes 0 to 100 in few seconds and .50 cal. machine gun on the back with 10,000 rounds of bullets in large metal box and flame thrower to boot ?  I KNOW lot of guys would love that LOL SMILE 

 

the woman who loves toy trains

Tiffany

Very versatile machines. My grandparents used to own a small airport and we had one that was used to haul tools and equipment all over the place.

 

Steve