An operational standard gauge Heisler - but it looks like it would make a great On30 model!
http://www.gearedsteam.com/heisler/images/silver_creek_n_stephenson_2.jpg
http://www.gearedsteam.com/heisler/images/wh_eccles_lbr_3.jpg
http://www.gearedsteam.com/heisler/images/oregon_lbr_100.jpg
http://www.gearedsteam.com/heisler/images/tionesta_valley_rwy_19.jpg
Just pouring some gas on the fire!
You got my vote on the engine. Let me help you pour some gas on the fire. <<<<Pours 3 gallons of gas on the fire.
Rock On!
Dusten
Which one, Dustin? It would be interesting to hear opinions on the various options. I rather prefer #1, but I'm not really a Heisler fan.
Manager
I prefer Eccles Heisler but I have good reason. I was training to be a fireman on that engine back in 1991 or there abouts. Nifty old engine and was it ever hot in the summer plus the opening and closing of the wood stove frequently.
TOF
One of the West Side Lumber´s Heislers would be my choice.
Cheers, Tom
Eh...... Im not to big of a geard locomotive fan, I prefer rod engines, but if a heisler were to be made I would have to go with #2. Put a wood load in her, and the rest of the stander options, and were're good to go.
Rock On!
Dusten
I think the Silver Creek loco is an ex-West Side engine. I'd vote for that myself. I'm not a big fan of the outside counterweight models. They weren't that common, though if Bachmann offered both, that would be just find.
:)Darryl-I fire our SG 10-wheeler here in Northern Texas (2248) and people don't realize how hot it gets in the cab. When it is 105 or so outside, I have measured temps of 150-160 in the cab when not moving. But...there is nothing like it, wouldn't trade it for any other job!
Jerry Barnes
Fireman
Grapevine Vintage RR
Jerry
When we loaded up with wood and water, they would always flood the floor with some water. It helped for a short bit but then it was gone shortly. Still loads of fun but I kind of preferred being a Brakeman and it's quite a knack coupling the air lines between the cars.
Oh I would do it all over again but at 72, they would not let me. Could be a Conductor maybe? Naaa
Just fond memories. ::)
Cheers, TOF
Interestingly Bachmann made their Large Scale Heisler lettered for Lukens Steel. The model had outside bearings. Lukens Steel did have 2 Heislers for 30 inch gauge! I am not sure how close the Bachmann Large Scale model was to the Lukens Steel 30 inch gauge prototypes. I know of no other 30 inch gauge prototype Heislers but there may be some.
Hamish
Hi friends of Heislers,
I would like a Westside type model most, but honestly, any 0n30 Heisler by Bachmann will be eagerly welcome. As I cannot send hazardous materials across the big pond, please, pour some gallons in for me.
Dieter
I would like to see a heisler too. Mr Bach-man, can you ask Bachmann if they can make an On30 heisler please? I personally like the locomotive with the straight stack. I and a few people are interested. Thanks.
Hi Alex,,
Bachman are very well aware that a HEISLER is wanted buy many, many On30 modelers. But they don't seem to listen. We've been asking for one for years but to no avail. Maybe they have been scared off due to the problems they have with their Climax and Shay running gear. :o
It was stated at the last narrow gauge convention that they won't be doing one in the forseeable future. Or words to that effect.
Mind you, they are very welcome to use the images of real HEISLERS on my web site below, for inspiration. ;D ;D ;D ;D
Lindsay T.
http://heisler.webs.com
I would like to see the west side heisler #3 in on30 scale
While we are on the subject of new products, what about a boom or crane car, or something rigged with a steam donkey.
Hi there folks!
As some friends before; I would vote for a Westside Heisler, such as No2 or No3, well - No3 would be my absolute favorite, short, somehow rugged looking, strong lokie...
But at all: We still want a Heisler, we will welcome a Heisler which should be the next engine to come out...
Before we will have a pretty, good running K-27 (including a RGS 455 post-wreck which is still not available apart from the unaffordable brass market...) or a RGS/C&S No.74...
Go on Bach-man, make my day!!!!
;) ;) ;)
Cheers, Tom :)
While waiting you get a kit from wiseman models for about 60 dollars and mount it on a ahm ho model.
At the size and scale that Bachman have put out their Climax and Shay, we are looking at an " I " beam framed lokey of about 20-28 tons.
The Westside Heislers are 'diamond' framed for lockeys over about 40 or so tons which would seem to be way too heavy for the types of railways we seem to create. :-\ :-\
But having said that, any proper scaled for On30/On3 Heisler would be more than welcome. Those Ho/oo conversions don't do it for me, being way too small in the wheel department. >:( >:( I converted 2 for 'S ' scale and even then they were begining to get rather small
Lindsay
http://heisler.webs.com
Hi all you Heisler devotees. The RGS never had any Heislers as far as I know, but if Bachmann do an On30 Heisler, I think the better looking one is the Silver Creek unit, and I would have to have at least one, if not more, as I am a geared loco fanatic.
RGS Goose.