Loading the CMW Depressed Flatcar Part 1: Bushing Crate

Continuing the saga of the Class One Model Works depressed flat, I am continuing to work on loading the car. Looking at the Prototype photo I saw a Bushing Crate, and decided to make one (well...I made TWO- see the video!).
This crate is now loaded with actual bushings from a Walthers Transformer kit, with flanges and the internal portions added for mounting in the crate. Are they perfect- heck no. They may be a bit too large (at least the HV) for this particular unit, but I think everything looks just fine. The crate does look very close to the Prototype photo. And best of all- it looks sweet on the deck of the railcar!
Follow along as the crate(s) are built and loaded.
Next up- Loading the car with a Transformer!

[@rickyeates9810]

In the end...its a model. Good as always Rob.

[@ronduz1281]

Once again great video, great detail, primary and secondary bushing crate looks great👍👍👍

[@johnbanicki7232]

Looks pretty dam good to me! Like how you say that it will be good enough without the bushings, then you build the bushings. LOL Thanks for sharing.

[@robertlewis7237]

THANK YOU FOR SUPER DETAIL VIDEO
FROM AUSTRALIA

[@stephenrickjr.7519]

I have center depressed and transformers. It's a winter project. Thanks for the videos😊😎👍.

[@shed66215]

The only reason (well, not really 🤣) to watch these little projects Rob is how you (very) nearly always say you'll leave it as it is and then change your mind about adding details, lights, etc. Love your method of work...or is it madness 🤣. When do we get to see more of the layout?

[@CashSly]

Thanks to you, I am trying to scratch build a transformer load in n scale. Thanks for all the information you have shared with us.

[@user-gs7ig6mv4h]

The crate looks great

[@whiteknightcat]

Interesting. I'm a little surprised to see the bushings riding on the same car as the transformer case. When we received them at my former workplaces, they were typically loaded on the second flatcar that carried all the cooling fin assemblies, fans, etc. The brown color is appropriate for equipment used from the 1960's and earlier. More modern transformers tend to use grey porcelain bushings. Minor note ... the spade connections atop the bushings are most commonly steel/aluminum colored or weathered copper. There are some with the gold colored connectors but they seem to be uncommon.

[@Vman7757]

Thank you for sharing.

[@andrewpalm2103]

Great video as usual, Stephen. I enjoy building open loads based on AAR loading rules (but nothing as grand as your transformers). I use 1/64 inch chart tape for steel bands. But it might sag too much for your setup. I'd bet that a steel rod would also be acceptable for securing such a tall crate, modelled with 19 mil chemically blackened brass rod. Just a thought. Cheers from Wisconsin!

[@randydobson1863]

hello stephen it's is randy and i like yours video is cool thanks stephen friends randy

[@northpennvalleysteamrailroad]

Amazing 😊

[@joep4235]

nice !!!!!!

[@jamesbraxton6132]

Thery look great, just surprised that you didn'tscale off the brake wheel in your picture

[@davidl.miller8168]

Nicely done Rob, I noticed the compressed gas cylinder in your prototype photo. I am only guessing but I am thinking SF6?? Would it have shipped that way? I ask because of the lack of a cylinder valve protection cap. The packaged gas industry is so strict today, that just caught my eye.

[@robbennett1965]

That is there for securing the unit to the car- the photo I have is of the unit being secured to the Erie car. That cyclinder is likey Oxy or Acetalene, as used for welding. Unless it is Nitrogen to blanket the transformer. In any case, it won't be there for shipment!