10.9.30 McGiffort Loader

 Prototype Information

The "McGiffert" represents loggers ingenuity. This loader was manufactured by the Clyde Iron Works of Duluth, a company founded by C.A. Luster in 1899 under the name of Northwestern Manufacturing Company. The name "Clyde Iron Works" was adopted in 1901.

The "McGiffert" was an instant success, and the company could scarcely keep up with demand. More than 1,000 units were erected. Self powered, chain drives move the loader to the loading site at a blistering 5 mph. On site, the wheel sets are cranked up, settling the loader onto skids. Once the wheel sets are stowed, empty log cars move beneath the machine and spotted for loading logs by the main boom.

In the 1920's efforts were made to power skidders, yarders and loaders by Direct Current (DC) power. This was an effort to make forestry safer by elimination of fire danger.

Modeling Information

McGiffert Loader by Overland Models, Inc.

The WWSL

I have engineering drawings of a McGiffert Loader published by xx. I intend on modeling this after most or all of my layout is constructed.

 

The McGiffert Loader will be located at the Camp 1 salvage yard (on top of the helix).

 

 

Reference

McCloud River Lumber Company McGiffert Loaders

CLYDE SKIDDERS AND MCGIFFERT LOG LOADERS

https://www.all-model-railroading.co.uk/mcgiffert.htm