News 2021.01 - Teudloff coal elevator
The model of the Teudloff was based on the model originally used in Völkermarkt. The original was moved to Gmünd´s narrow-gauge station after the Vellach Railway was closed in 1971.
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Standardized coaling facilities based on the Teudloff system were used throughout the Austro-Hungarian monarchy and some neighbouring countries. The components were strictly standardized, but could be put together differently as required.
The coal supply was shoveled in special lorries (Hunten) and pushed into the elevator by hand. There it was lifted up and tipped over the slide into the tender. The little machine house on the side initially contained a steam winch, which was later replaced by electric motors.
The model of the Teudloff was based on the model originally used in Völkermarkt. The original was moved to Gmünd´s narrow-gauge station after the Vellach Railway was closed in 1971. When it was no longer used for coaling the steam locomotives in 2014, it was dismantled again in order to serve in Ober-Grafendorf in the future.
The kit is very easy to assemble. The scope of delivery includes free-standing models of two of the typical trolleys and a small rail system with a manual turntable. The highly detailed parts are made of high quality and stable nylon plastic. The lift and the pulleys are designed to function properly. With a little skill and a suitable drive (not included) can also be built to be movable. The tower is approx. 12 cm high and requires a floor space of 5x5 cm without rails, with rails and turntables an area of approx. 12x10 cm should be provided.
