NJHiRailers Rotary Dump @ TrainStock 4 (photos)

Photos of the action:

Firmly in the grip of the dumper:


At maximum rollover:


Returning upright:


Dumping from mid-train, showing off the function of the rotary coupler (on the highlighted end):


At maximum rollover, still coupled fore and aft:


Returning to the upright position:


Ready to relaease:


---PCJ

Car release and return ramps in action:

Released car (there's an uncoupler in the track immediately after the dumper)


A steep ramp stops the car and sends it back...


...through the spring switch...


...to rejoin the growing line of 'empties'


A closeup of the dumper. A mechanical 'car mover' operates from the control shack to pull and position short cuts of cars in the rotary dumper.


---PCJ

This was a fascinating accessory. I watched Matt operate it and he said it was scratch built.

Now you all have done it.

When I rebuild my new layout this summer-fall-winter(I'm not in a hurry)
Super pics and great video. I can't wait.

Rod

Its not scratch built Both the dumper and the positioner are from AAA turntables. Mat probably said it was scatchbuilt because he broke it so many times he feels he built it

well maybe if AAA built something that would operate more then once then it wouldn't have to be scratch built! His product support has really been great.....