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Product Description
Production: 1957 & 1958
History
The 345 Culvert Pipe Unloader was introduced in 1957 and designed to be used in conjunction with the 342 Culvert Loader introduced in the prior year; 1956. When combined together, these two accessories are quite an impressive sight on any layout. The imposing size of both accessories as well as its action, noise and excitement continues to make this an interesting and fun accessory to operate on a layout. Even people seeing these combined accessories for the first time are impressed with the operation.
The 345 Culvert Pipe Unloader can be set up and used independently of the 342 Loader. The operator will manually load the culverts onto the 6342 culvert gondola in order to start the action. Operation of the 345 is relatively straightforward, although has proven to be a bit temperamental over the years. Culverts are carried from the freight car via magnet to the accessory and dropped onto the unloading ramp. Lastly, a 6342 Culvert Gondola was included with the accessory -- which was simply a modified 6462 gondola with a small ramp to hold the culverts.
Features
The 345 Culvert Pipe Unloader includes the following standard features: black metal base with a plastic tan structure that holds the red operators station and gray culvert holding unloading ramp. The superstructure to transport the culverts from the gray ramp to the freight car is metal with a metal claw and magnet used to pick up and move the culverts to the unloading ramp.
Also included with the accessory are seven metal culverts, a # 90C controller and the 6342 culvert gondola. The 6342 never included a box when included in the set and was secured in place via the inserts within the box.
Additional Detail, Photos & Box Information
The approximate size of the 345 Culvert Pipe Loader is 12" wide, 10" deep and 8" high.
Only Known Variation - Shown in first photo above - All Culvert Unloaders have a black base, tan support structure with a red building and gray culvert unloading ramp on top of the tan structure.
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