Full Build! On30 Crane Car | Thunder Mesa Model Railroad

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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Video Summary
AI GeneratedDave from Thunder Mesa Trains demonstrates the assembly and modification of an ON30 scale boom car from Ernest Trains. After initial assembly, he transplants the crane from a small 16-foot flat car to a larger 26-foot Bachman car to improve stability and operational clearance, utilizing advanced painting, rigging, and weathering techniques to achieve a realistic industrial finish.
