Other options for Lionel gantry crane

I had a Lionel magnet crane that works good.  I took off the magnet and I purchased a AF Clam Bucket that has the solenoid on it to work the bucket, soldered it on and works great.  When I want to change just unsolder and resolder you are back in business.  I got a real good price on the magnet gantry that I couldn't resist, and always wanted the bucket. 

My Lionel gantry crane has TMCC remote control and has a hook and magnet, but no claw. It was well over $150 new.  I would love to see what you found for $30. I also have been intrigued by the older Lionel intermodal cranes, but those are hard to find and pricey.

Have you thought about building one? Maybe you could use a crane from a crane car mounted to an upside down basket? You could paint the basket whatever metal color you want. Also, maybe look for old Tonka cranes or third party knock-offs. Maybe you could find a claw on ebay as a part and add it to the crane with the hook?  Just some ideas...  Would love to see what you come up with!

George

There is a 1/45 scale, remote control construction crane with a claw on eBay. Here is the eBay item number:262710982666. Maybe you could mount this to a gantry platform?

George, that's the one I found but I "think" I found it cheaper.  I'm not sure if it has the claw though. 

Lionel made a bucket type gantry crane in the early 2000s,it picks up things like coal,will post pics later today.

Mikey

I'm looking at these. 

chinatrain99 posted:

I'm looking at these. 

Looks like the right size.  Are you going to put it on a gantry type platform?

No.  I think I'll keep them mobile.  I think it will be fun to drive around layout scooping logs and coal..  Cheaper and more play value from what I see.  May turn out to be a dud.,.time will tell.