No, Sandley Light Railway Equipment Works, which, like Crown, built locomotives for "park" service. However, that's really where the similarity between the two ends; Sandley custom built well-balanced and proportioned locomotives which drew heavily upon influence from real world counterparts, while Crown mass-produced a general locomotive which essentially disregarded influence of a 1:1 scale prototype, and was more utilitarian in design. It's kind of like the "scale model vs. toy" idea.
Ah. Thank you for pointing that out! I would've never guessed! Is there any way you can tell definitively between a Crown and a Sandley? I mean, if you were looking at a video, how can you tell which one manufactured the locomotive in question?
Generally, Crowns are smaller than anything that Sandley made. Crown's miniature locomotives were equipped with a large, stocky, wagon-top boiler, which sat on a relatively short frame, which sported extremely small drivers and a miniscule lead truck; a ridiculously massive balloon stack usually completed the appearance. In contrast, the only two 4-4-0's built by Sandley are relatively tall, with high-stepping drivers, a longer boiler and frame, and, generally, a more realistic appearance.
No problem, and yeah, I think we would all love to own a grand scale locomotive; nothing beats the "in-cab" experience that larger scale locomotives offer.
Not a dumb question at all - I don't remember having seen any brake being applied. Will check next time I'm there. Sorry about the late reply, didn't get a notification of the message.
I don't - but it's something to think about....I did buy tickets for taking the vids, BTW. And yeah I suppose it looks like a Disney train - haven't seen one lately, though.
I also ran #98 at Wakarusa. Loved that engine! Glad she runs at RGN so I can still go see her. All the rest of the Wakarusa RR was sold at the end of June '07 and has been removed.
I used to run this locomotive when it ran in Wakarusa Indiana. I'm glad to see it still running. The R&GN is one of the best live steam operations in the US. Check it out if you're near the Dells.
Just got to say I love this video, and my 3yr old son is now asking when can we get one! LOL
dep92 1 year ago
@dep92 Thanks for your comment 1 Time to get a bigger yard, it seems :)
MILW753 1 year ago
Silly Question, but what gauge is this?
burnout300991 1 year ago
@burnout300991
Not silly at all - had to check myself:
It's a 15-inch gauge railroad
MILW753 1 year ago
@MILW753
Ah lovely! Would love a go on that beauty! But I'm in the UK so not going to happen!
burnout300991 1 year ago
@burnout300991
Well, just hop on a plane. On the other hand, you have some very fine operations yourself. Perhaps more so.
MILW753 1 year ago
@MILW753
Would love to but can't afford to :(
We have a good amount of 15" gauge railways like the RH&DR and R&ER. But I have a soft spot for the american 4-4-0's like the Cagney's and Virginias.
burnout300991 1 year ago
Let me guess, crown metal products? ...It also bears resemblance to the Dry Gulch Railroad in Hershey Park, Hershey PA.
guitboxchicken 2 years ago
No, Sandley Light Railway Equipment Works, which, like Crown, built locomotives for "park" service. However, that's really where the similarity between the two ends; Sandley custom built well-balanced and proportioned locomotives which drew heavily upon influence from real world counterparts, while Crown mass-produced a general locomotive which essentially disregarded influence of a 1:1 scale prototype, and was more utilitarian in design. It's kind of like the "scale model vs. toy" idea.
SR722 2 years ago
Ah. Thank you for pointing that out! I would've never guessed! Is there any way you can tell definitively between a Crown and a Sandley? I mean, if you were looking at a video, how can you tell which one manufactured the locomotive in question?
guitboxchicken 2 years ago
Generally, Crowns are smaller than anything that Sandley made. Crown's miniature locomotives were equipped with a large, stocky, wagon-top boiler, which sat on a relatively short frame, which sported extremely small drivers and a miniscule lead truck; a ridiculously massive balloon stack usually completed the appearance. In contrast, the only two 4-4-0's built by Sandley are relatively tall, with high-stepping drivers, a longer boiler and frame, and, generally, a more realistic appearance.
SR722 2 years ago
Thanks again! I can't get enough of these things! I would love to either own one, or know someone who does!
guitboxchicken 2 years ago
No problem, and yeah, I think we would all love to own a grand scale locomotive; nothing beats the "in-cab" experience that larger scale locomotives offer.
SR722 2 years ago
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kayltjee18 2 years ago
this is amazing. I really should go and try this someday.
erikals2 2 years ago
This may be a dumb question but are there brakes applied on the coaches at the station when the loco is not attached?
b3tothe12 2 years ago
@b3tothe12
Not a dumb question at all - I don't remember having seen any brake being applied. Will check next time I'm there. Sorry about the late reply, didn't get a notification of the message.
MILW753 1 year ago
If I remember when I was there the answer is no and I saw a small scale derailment thank no one got hurt
jameskinglion 1 year ago
WHERE IS THIS????
CGiordano464 2 years ago
It's the Riverside & Great Northern Railroad in Wisconsin Dells (115 N. County Rd. N).
MILW753 2 years ago
the disney trains are just full sized but they do are modeled after the same type disney has.
Chatzi473 2 years ago
I don't - but it's something to think about....I did buy tickets for taking the vids, BTW. And yeah I suppose it looks like a Disney train - haven't seen one lately, though.
MILW753 3 years ago
What a beautiful whistle! She is so beautiful that 4-4-0 American!
WASSUMAIER 4 years ago
I also ran #98 at Wakarusa. Loved that engine! Glad she runs at RGN so I can still go see her. All the rest of the Wakarusa RR was sold at the end of June '07 and has been removed.
switchstand 4 years ago
I used to run this locomotive when it ran in Wakarusa Indiana. I'm glad to see it still running. The R&GN is one of the best live steam operations in the US. Check it out if you're near the Dells.
tk0173 4 years ago
Cute
RichardSwayne 4 years ago