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My Photography Journey
THE CARNIVALE RAILYARD SHUTTLE
With over a hundred railcars in CARNIVALE'S fleet, a shuttle is required to move
performers, maintenance workers, carneys, kitchen staff, security personnel, everyone on
the team, around the large railyards that CARNIVALE visits. My CARNIVALE ON THE
GREENS raised deck road bed has two parallel tracks, the inner track houses all the
CARNIVALE railcars, while the outer, open track gives the shuttle easy access to service all
of the CARNIVALES railcars.
The Nov/Dec 2017 Gazette
Altoona Works’
Jitney
Allen’s Jitney
SHUTTLE CONSTRUCTION
Using a Lionel Big Hauler powered truck unit I had laying around, but having a vertical mounted motor, it wasn't the best choice to build on, but I was able to work with it. Once the overall design was finalized, the cab/floor base was laser cut to fit around and bolt to the motor unit allowing it to be removable for maintenance. Then the four sides were laser cut. The siding was laser engraved to simulate individual wood stock. Once assembled, molding was milled and glued on. Flooring, running boards and the electronics box were fabricated. Sanding and painting came next. Windows were glazed with acrylic sheet, brass rod was shaped into the hand rails and were installed along with the head and tail light housings, running boards and bumpers. All the mounting brackets, radiator shell and core were 3D printed.
ELECTRONICS
With limited space and minimal needs, I went with a PIKO 35040 R/C Pocket remote and receiver, powered by a rechargeable 9-volt Lithium battery. Lights and a sound board were added.
OPERATION
Like with a real shuttle, the passengers are always changing. Maybe by mood, story telling or showcasing newly 3D printed figures, the shuttle will always catch your eye as it passes by.