Since we’re talking about junk, I thought you guys might like to see the scrap metal I load and unload with my Lionel 282R Gantry Crane. The “scrap” is nail gun cartridges given to me by my friend, Dick, because they were the wrong size for his nail gun. I broke them up and let them weather naturally outside. I think it shows loose pieces look more natural.
BTW, my postwar crane has never been apart and runs well. It is, in my opinion, the greatest postwar accessory Lionel ever made due it’s versatility and skill required to operate it smoothly. It’s not as easy as just pushing a button.
John