Hornby OO 76 ton Cowans and Sheldon rail crane (1971)
Dave Martin
Model overview
Cowans & Sheldon crane on the Great Central Railway in March 2009. © Phil sangwell
76 ton Cowans and Sheldon rail crane
Scale: OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Manufacturer: Hornby - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 1971
DCC Capability: Unpowered
Manufacturer: Hornby - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 1971
DCC Capability: Unpowered
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details |
Chains Chimney Crane hook Jib supports Winch |
Chassis/underframe detail |
Brake rigging chassis Footsteps Framework Handbrake wheel/ lever |
Detail pack also contains... |
Stabilising legs |
Wheel "aesthetics" |
Chemically-blackened External brake discs Painted |
Mechanical
Body Construction |
Plastic with metal parts |
Chassis construction |
Plastic & metal |
Coupling socket/mounting |
Fixed |
Coupling type |
Tension lock |
Minimum radius |
Radius 2 |
Weighting (to assist adhesion) |
Within chassis |
Working cosmetic features |
Poseable crane base & boom Working winch mechanism |
Products awaiting categorisation
| Scale | Brand | Image | Construction Type | DCC Capability | Product Code | Product Title | Livery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Hornby |
|
RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
R6004 View |
Operating crane truck | Awaiting Categorisation |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Hornby |
|
RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
R6104 View |
75 Ton operating breakdown crane with match trucks in Red | BR engineers yellow |