the woodyard at vass information and photos from operations circa 1996. © gary robinson 1998 - 2015...

The Woodyard at VassInformation and Photos from Operations Circa 1996.

© Gary Robinson 1998 - 2015

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Introduction

• Different father/son modeling interests • Job involved much travel by car.• Looked for more modern industries to use

– Limited space– Adaptable

• Saw unique railcars while driving past the yard• Contacted IP for permission to visit

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WHAT WE’LL LEARN TODAY

• General overview• Different buildings

• Description and purpose

• Appearance (construction); • Equipment (vehicles) used on the yard.• Possible ways to model the yard.

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General Theme

• Centralized loading process• Drivers weigh in, transfer loads, weigh out• Operators loaded railcars from truck, or

ground storage• Operators notified CSX for pick up of full cars

and set out of empties

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Potential for Modeling

• Simple– Close representation using available kits and

rolling stock– Model part or all, depending on space

• Complex– Scratch build or kit bash exact replicas of buildings

and railcars

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Logistic Information

• Between Fayetteville and Charlotte• Bounded by US route 1 and CSX tracks• About 12 acres (smallest = 7, largest =20)• About 70 miles between yards• In Northeast and South regions• Three on-site employees• In an area where Southern Yellow Pines and

various hardwoods are dense

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2007 View

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Yard Layout

• Scale House, and Binder Rack• Crew Quarters• Oil House• Wash Rack• Fuel Dock• Slasher and Elevator• Siding• Log Stacks

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Yard Overview (Don Burgess Photo, used with permission)

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Operation

• Trucks arrived to scale, weighed in• Trucks moved

– To slasher, if logs over 20 feet– To trans-loading area if logs 20 feet or less

• Trucks returned to scale, weighed out – difference was tonnage IP bought

• Trucks exited yard.

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Arriving on Scale

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Binder RackProtects drivers from logs falling off truck.

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Binder Rack Instructions

• Posted at entrance

• Contains instructions

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Proceeding to Unloading Area w/Proper Length Logs

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Transfer Operation

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• Unloading to railcar

• May unload to ground

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Buildings

• Crew Quarters– Office– Break Room– Restroom– Tool Room– Compressor Lean-to

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Crew Quarters – Front (south) View

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Crew Quarters – Break Room Door

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Crew Quarters – Office Entrance

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Crew Quarters – Tool Room (Note compressor lean-to)

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Crew Quarters (Rear)

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Crew Quarters HO Modeling Possibilities

Suncoast Models Yard Office, Kit #3040(Out Of Stock (OOS) at Walthers June 2015, but available direct from suncoast-models.com/JVM_Pricing.htm)

Con-Cor Shed, Kit #9033, OOS at Walthers June 2015, no longer shown on Con-Cor site, but this kit was also produced by Plasticville and others you may be able to find at a swap meet.

Cornerstone Yard Office & Details Kit. No longer listed at Walthers, June 2015.

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Other kits may be available, or scratch-build.

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Crew Quarters N Scale Modeling Possibilities

Pikestuff Office and Warehouse , Walthers 541-8017In Stock, June 2015

BLMA Yard Office, Walthers 176-4300In Stock, June 2015

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• Neither is an exact match

• Substitute

• Scratch-build

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Scale and Binder Rack Complex

• Scale house complex– Arrival Shed– Weight Ticket Printer– Traffic cones at scale boundaries

• Binder Rack (must be scratch-built) – Frame– Signage– Yard instructions

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Scale House HO Modeling Possibilities

Woodland Scenics Tool Shed, Walthers #785-216In Stock, June 2015

Blair Line Scale House, Walthers #184-184In Stock, June 2015

Cornerstone Series Track Scales, Walthers #933-3199In Stock June 2015

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Scale House N Modeling Possibilities

Blair Line Scale House, Walthers #184-84In stock, June 2015

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Scale and Binder Rack Complex

Note:* Binder Rack * Yard Rules * Scale House * Printer Closet* Binder Rack Instructions * Traffic Cones

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Binder RackNote:* Movable arms * Open Printer Closet, w/fire extinguisher on door* Partial enclosure on front of scale house * Platform on rack* Reach-through windows

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Scale Entrance Signs

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Binder Rack Instructions

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Note driver position in use.

This protects the driver, by placing the rack against the side of the truck.

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Oil HouseHO Possibilities: B.T.S. Tool Shed, Walthers Part # 464-27112

N Possibilities:•GCLaser Tool Shed, Walthers Part # 292-201•Northeastern Scale Models Storage Shed, Walthers Part # 520-30002

HO - B.T.S. Tool Shed

N - GCLaser Tool Shed

N - Northeastern Scale Models Storage Shed

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Wash Rack

• The Wash Rack has some construction challenges.– Sloped floor for drainage– Sump– Side shed– Rafters– Sheathing material

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Wash RackWhile this is the most massive structure on the property, it could be easily constructed.

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Wash Rack Floor

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Wash Rack SumpNote :•Notch in left wall for drainage from wash rack floor;•Personnel rails on right-hand side and rear.

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Wash Rack Modeling Possibilities:

Cut the lower walls, and use to model the small shed on the side. The door, and possibly the windows, can be used in the shed.

Pikestuff 3 Size Yard OfficeWalthers Part # 541-16

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Fuel Dyke

• Contains used oil and fresh diesel fuel.• Dyke wall• Fire extinguisher• Access stairway• Concrete barriers• Signage

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Fuel DikeNote:* Dike walls * Crash Barriers * Steps* Fire extinguisher * Fuel tanks

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Fuel Dike – side viewModel with sheet or strip styrene, and add tanks from one of the various detail parts manufacturers.

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Control Tower and Slasher

• Yard operations center• Slasher saw • Radio Tower• Different stairways• Stationary picker arm• Sawdust and cut-off trough• Elevator• Hydraulic pumps (protected)

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Control Tower and “Slasher”* Computer * Saw controls* Radio antenna * Multiple stairways

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Control Tower InteriorSteve Smith, Wood yard Operator.

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Control Tower side view, with Radio Tower base.

Note:•Wall-mount A/C

•Stairway to radio tower

•Authorized Personnel sign

•Hydraulic pump and reservoir

•Master electric cutoff switch

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SlasherUsed to cut logs that are over 20 feet when delivered to the yard.

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Slasher DetailNote:* Pulleys for raising/lowering * Electrical junction box* Frame adjusters * PVC pipe conduit

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Control Tower - Rear

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Control Tower Modeling Possibilities

Alpine Division Scale Models Modern Yard Tower

Out of Production, Jun 2015

Vollmer Interlocking TowerOut of Stock, Jun 2015

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Stationary picker arm and sawdust trough

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Scrap Elevator

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Equipment

• Log Loader• Log Trailers• Dump Truck• Front-end Loader• Yard Tractor• Pick Up Truck

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Prentice 410D Log Loader

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Possible HO ModelsGHQ IT18F Log Loader w/Operator Figure, Walthers Part # 284-61005

OOS, but expected Aug 2011

Norscot 966G Series II Forest Machine, Walthers Part # 526-55146 (Sold Out Jun 2015)

Motorart L180HL High Lift Log Handler w/Grapple, Walthers Part # 495-13041

(Sold Out Jun 2015)

Kibri 934 Mobile Excavator w/"Orange Peel" Grapple for Scrap Loading, Walthers Part # 405-11192 (Sold Out Jun 2015)

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Another HO Loader PossibilityKibri MB tractor w/mntd grab, Walthers Part # 405-10590, HO scale, (Sold Out Jun 2015)

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POSSIBLE N MODELSGHQ Logging Equipment (Unpainted Metal Kit) Komatsu Log Loader w/Heel Bottom Walthers Part # 284-53012 (In Stock Jun 2015)

GHQ Logging Equipment (Unpainted Metal Kit) IT18F Log Loader Walthers Part # 284-53014 (In Stock Jun 2015)

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Yard Log Trailers

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Possible Models

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Herpa 40' Container Chassis Only, Walthers Part # 326-5303 (In Stock Aug 2011)

Example of Low Boy log trailer.

Custom Finishing Logging Trailer, Walthers part #247-5008, In Stock Jun 2015

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YARD TRACTORS

There were two different types of “yard tractors” at Vass.

–the semi-tractor used to move the yard trailers around

–the tractor-mounted front end loader with the rear scraper blade

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Semi-Tractor

Wheel Works Terminal Tractor(In Stock, Aug 2011)

Vass yard tractor – Note “headache rack”Athearn HO RTR Modern Yard Tractor, White [ATH29100]

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Vass Yard Front-end Loader Tractor

GHQ 310A Backhoe, Walthers part #284-61010. (In Stock Jun 2015)

GHQ Ford 8N tractor, Walthers part #284-61009 (In Stock, Jun 2015)

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General Service Trucks

HO - Boley: Walthers Part # 185-300988Out of Production, Aug 2011

N – GHQ: Walthers Part # 284-51004, In Stock Jun 2015

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HO – Walthers SceneMaster, Walthers part #949-11633, In Stock Jun 2015

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International Paper Pulpwood Rail Cars

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• 180 cars

• 65 feet

• 100 ton

• 3 log bunks

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B End Platform•Tapered stanchions

•Tie-down chain

•Brake wheel

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Spine View•Log bunks keep logs above center sill

•Corner angles provide extra stiffness for uprights

•Section with brake gear has protective cover

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Chain Tie-Down

•Winch

•Ratchet pawl

•Chain notch on opposite side

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Partly-loaded Car

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Cars of Other CompaniesHere is a photo of a similar car owned by Georgia Pacific. This is probably an Evans car (on which the brass model I found is based.) As you can see, it is basically the same car, with a few minor differences. (Joe Shaw photo, used with permission)

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HO - Southern RR, Walthers Part # 932-3162 (Discontinued, Jun 2015). Check your local swap meets.

Modeling Possibilities

N – Micro-Trains 65’, 100 ton Evans log car, Walthers part #489-99300088, In Stock Jun 2015

HO – Precision Scale Co. 65’ 100 ton log car (brass)

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Summary

• A modern facility• Can be represented with existing models, or• Can be scratch-built• Can take a little or a lot of space

I hope you’ll consider something like this for your next project.

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Questions?

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