M2FM Video - Building a Lombard Logging Tractor by Al Churella

In this Maine 2-Foot Modeler video - Al Churella presents how he built a Lombard Logging Tractor for is On2 Model Railroad. Al describes his research and how he pices together the model. For the best in Lombard Logging Tractor information see the Maine Forest and Logging Museum Web Site: www.mainefores...

[@trainengineerrick]

Really well done model, makes a very unique model!

[@terryharper2024]

Great model! Just a couple of notes based on the comments in the video. Yes, they are difficult to steer but it’s due to the very low geared steering. As we like to say “steer early, steer often” the tracks and roller chains are adjustable for tension and wear. Yes, there is a differential. A pinion gear on the crankshaft drives a large ring gear. Spider gears transfer drive to the sprocket shafts. The drawing set you used from the Maine Forest & Logging Museum were drawn by the late Bill Lynch. Bill spent over 20 years working to restore the Lombard we have at the Maine Forest & Logging Museum. Sadly he passed away before it’s first steam-up in 2014. The live steam model was built by Chris Rubey and was the subject of a lengthy build series in “Live Steam” magazine. We currently have two steam powered Lombard log haulers in operating condition at the Maine Forest & Logging Museum. Your welcome to stop in and check them out anytime.