Elmer's Gantry started out as a bad pun on the "What Did You Do Today" thread...but thinking about it, I decided to see how far I could take the concept.
Elmer's Gantry was built to be readily dismantled.
First, the posts were lengthened.
Next, new crossbeam supports were cut and notched.
The gantry is now taller.
Next up: Operating rails. Keeping with the popsicle stick theme, I decided to cut down a couple of Marx straight tracks and screw them to popsicle stick ties.
Before and after.
Both sections complete.
Running wheels: Lionel freight car wheels from the junk box.
To make things completely ridiculous, I drove in brass bushings.
Wheels and cross braces installed. Total build time, including glue drying, about three hours.
This is as far as I plan to go with the concept. More of an impressionistic build than anything else, done to scratch a creative itch.
Enjoy! Hope this inspires you!
Mitch
