On the Steam in the Woods website, there is a photo of the Emporium mill at Cranberry Lake in 1919. (Thanks to Marc Reusser.) http://www.steaminthewoods.com/CranberryLakeNY_LumberYard_1919_unknown_copy.jpg
I'm wondering what the gauge of the tracks on the platforms might be. I know that Emporium used standard guage track (on the ground) but these look like a narrower gauge for the lumber cars. How were these lumber loads moved around? Any idea where to find details of the cars used in this type of operation? I've read "Rails in The North Woods" that described Emporium's logging lines in the Adirondacks but haven't seen anything about about these platform structures or the equipment on them. Any general info about them would be appreciated.
I saw a photo either on The Gauge or in another website forum showing a modeled section similar to the photo, looking very narrow gauge. I've been looking for the thread unsuccessfully. Modeling just these tracks could be an interesting switching layout in itself though available space will force me to compress considerably.
Thanks for any info.
Wayne
I'm wondering what the gauge of the tracks on the platforms might be. I know that Emporium used standard guage track (on the ground) but these look like a narrower gauge for the lumber cars. How were these lumber loads moved around? Any idea where to find details of the cars used in this type of operation? I've read "Rails in The North Woods" that described Emporium's logging lines in the Adirondacks but haven't seen anything about about these platform structures or the equipment on them. Any general info about them would be appreciated.
I saw a photo either on The Gauge or in another website forum showing a modeled section similar to the photo, looking very narrow gauge. I've been looking for the thread unsuccessfully. Modeling just these tracks could be an interesting switching layout in itself though available space will force me to compress considerably.
Thanks for any info.
Wayne