Newest Accessory on the Layout

Looks pretty good to me.

Well, the way that last drum hung up, I wondered if I needed a bit more elevation at the track side.

Looks like it's working well.  I keep mine level, on a 1/2" thick platform to raise it for standard O tube track.  Suspect the drum is hanging because it's the last one so no others pushing it along.  A little Pledge on the delivery chute might do the trick.

Pete

That's a nice addition.  I've been thinking if revamping my Christmas layout next year to include more operating accessories, and that looks like a great one for me to look for!

cool drum loader

That is really nice.  I love it.  The action of the drum loader, and other accessories like the culvert loader, always fascinates me.

Good, clear video, too

Looks good!

Doug

Try a little White Grafite Powder on the Ramp. It will work Miracles!!

I have two of these on my Layout and I love them!!!

Fredstrains

I've had one on my layout for years. If the last drum hangs-up, raising the side of the unit (next to the track) just a "hair" usually works. My Grandkids love to take turns loading the drums back into the chute. I think it is one of the best "O" products ever made...in fact, Roger Carp of CTT ranked it #34 of the top 101 "Best of the Postwar Years" book (the Lionel operating milk car ranked #3).

I just got one too and have to hook it up.  Seeing how well yours works it gonna be a big hit on the layout.  Thank you for posting.

That is neat. "Gotta have one"

Brent

GREAT fun! 

I had the original American Flyer issue back in the early 1950's and it was my favorite (after my Lionel 97 coal elevator)! The original barrels are fairly heavy, and work well. I had the modern Lionel version a few years back, and when I bought some replacement drums, they were lighter in weight, and had a tendency to hang-up at the chute.