Overhead Steam logging Skidder cableway

[Shayfan1]

Had an idea for a lofted object not sure if its possible. One end would be the skidder spar some of the models just used a spruce pole newer models used a steel latticed pole up to 85' in height. The other end could be the anchor point a stump the cable would wrap around. The idea would be to have an eventual steam powered skidder mounted on a railcar once on your siding you could just use the editor to place your lines similar to placing utility lines and bingo you have a static steam powered log skidder. We already have an awesome log loader. Is this something anyone is interested in. I can provide pictures and some knowledge but that’s about as far as I can go.

[dick8299]

Can you post some pictures or a link?

[Shayfan1]

Here is a link that shows some pictures of the spar and cable. The detail shots I would have to scan from a book I have at home. But these should give some idea.
http://www.msrlha.org/p-operations-1901-60/index.html

This link is to the home page where there is a wealth of info. If and when Tori decides to extend here Greenbrier branch beyond its current location the Shays and logging assests will all fall nicely into place.
http://www.msrlha.org/

[Shayfan1]

Dick, do you think this would be possible for someone to do? I don't know anything about creating this stuff.

[dick8299]

I imagine it would be possible to create an asset that first drug a load of logs across the landscape, and then loaded on a log car. You can not do one log at at time, it would have to be the whole car load.

It could not be part of a moveable railcar, if mounted on a railcar, the railcar would have to be modeled as a scenery item.

I am still thinking about it.

[Shayfan1]

As far as it being a static scenery piece that would be fine with me. We already have a great log loader crane that would the cars. I just more or less would like to see a way to maybe have someone model a railcar skidder that can be moved like a regular car. Once onsite the spar/line loft object can be placed. Here are a few crappy shots of how I do it now it's very time consuming since we have nothing in the game right that is close to what we need in terms of equipment. For the spar I just used 2 I beams placed together to look square. For the line I'm using an old Telegraph loft that at the right length the pole doesnt appear. So it gives the illusion at a distance of a continuous line but is really many pcs. Thanks for the thoughts if anyone needs any pictures I have some I would have to scan but do have some better referance photos.