David, TC & S-friends, I have been chasing pole roads for several years now. Here is a link to my collection of images. If there is anything improperly documented, I apologize - please send me any corrections required.
http://myflyertrains.org/gallery/album157?page=1 @David: Here are a couple of ideas for Class A Climax inspirations. 1). Several years ago a generic plan for a large scale, two-truck, free-lanced Class A Climax appeared as the centerfold plan of Garden Railway Magazine. When I get back to my real computer, I'll send the exact citation. 2). Dallas at Boulder Valley Models has a kit for an On30 Class A Dunkirk that is based on the Athearn SW-1500 chassis. This chassis has 3-part drive axles, making it easy to regauge. I used American Models passenger wheelsets, cut them in half and reinserted them into the central portion of the Athearn axle, adjusted to 1:64 std gauge. I'm also going to replace the steel strip connecting the trucks with a soldered wire for better performance. My 1:64 plans include adding the brass sheaves of curtain rod pulleys to the Bachmann On30 trolley powerblock to create a cousin to the Arkansas Traveler. In 1:24, I'm doing the same thing to the Aristocraft RS-3 powerblock. Battery power with radio-control should be no problem in 1:64 wide gauge. I have a LOSI board and battery in the cargo compartment of the Matchbox Acorn Moving & Storage (also in my gallery) which is powered by one of the old single Bachmann GE 44-tonner powerblocks. Keep in touch. fmg: aka Don Munsey, Jr.
