Model Train Journal

Reference: https://library.si.edu/digital-library/ ... 311908newy

The automobile has been found to be especially adapted for use in repairing
over-head construction during periods of heavy traffic. As it is built to run
backwards as well as forward and to make exceedingly short turns, it can move
out immediately in front of an approaching car and then make a short turn and
follow the car into position again.

Hand crank the platform up/down?

Rufus T. Firefly wrote:Hand crank the platform up/down?

Wire Department #1 is on page 22 of the reference. The article does not reveal how the platform moves up and down.

Rufus T. Firefly wrote:Hand crank the platform up/down?

Maybe put a stinger on the wire and do it electrically.

Cleveland Union Terminal Railroad, Cleveland Transit System

CUT tower car and a wire car together, the cars were pulled by speeders.

Northern Ohio Railway Museum
This July 2009 photo shows Tower Car 018 on track 5 in front of the Bennett Carhouse at the Museum. (B. C. Gage)

CUT-5

CUT-5 close-up.