Full Build! On30 Crane Car | Thunder Mesa Model Railroad

ThunderMesaStudio
ThunderMesaStudio
Sep 10, 2026

I've been needing a crane car for Thunder Mesa's maintenance of way (MOW) train, and this 3-D printed semi-kit from EarnestTrains fills the bill! Follow along as I build and modify these quality parts into a hard-working, steam donkey powered, flatcar mounted crane for my On30 narrow gauge empire.
Dave
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