DCC Wrecking crane idea for HO scale Ever?

Started by brokenrail, June 04, 2016, 07:53:10 PM

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brokenrail

Hello Everyone,
Just had a thought about a dcc wrecking crane.
Many company's make them in ho scale , but just manual operation. I believe Roco actually made one back in the 90's and it was very pricey and myself have never seen one.
If they can put sound in N scale models like Bachmann does.Seems the technology and reliable mechanisms could maybe fit into a say 200 or 250 ton wrecking crane that can actually function under dcc controll in HO scale now so it could raise the boom ,control the spools  for single or dual cable hooks.That may be pushing it! At least 1 .And have the ability to pivot it's turret .I have seen some videos of one operating from a Kitbashed Athearn along with some info on how it was made.
May be something overlooked by all caught up in the dcc sound thing.Wonder if Bachmann has one in the works? If not maybe they should.How many of us would get one if it was made and operational with a little sound too??
Just a thought,
Johnny