The REO Railbus, made by Aristocraft, was a closeout item on Etoys [$111.00}. I got it in the Colorado and Southern Colors as this fallen flag line became part of the Burlington Northern.
I added some LGB track cleaning pads to a small, 2 axle gondola. I now use it in front of my engines to clean the track ahead and then pull my Aristocraft track cleaner behind for a double cleaning effect.
On the right, this is the modern Lashup I use. I will also add 2 more MOW cars to the consist to give it more of a work train look. I may repaint the LGB gondola to a grey to match the MOW cars.
Another view of the Railbus
There is some fantastic detail on this runner. It has the small motor block so it is not a strong puller.
Latest Track Cleaning Lash ups...
GP 7 with track clean consist
Casey Jones
Bachmann Big Hauler - Sam's Club. This Casey Jones came with an engine, a box car, a flat car with logs and a Combine Car. I sold off the Combine car, track and transformer. Total net cost of what was left - about $50.00. Again - these latest Bachmanns have a more sturdy motor assembly.
New Marklin
LGB Trolley
The Railbus workd very well on 4 ft. diameter [2 ft. radius] curves. Plus it even handles dreaded "S" cruves with no problem so it is a good purchase for those that have to use the smaller curves.
On the left, the Railbus crosses the trestle over to the newest addition to the Mountain Line.
