The coal Lionel furnished with the Tipple looks more like small black oval marbles. Plans include checking to see if black aquarium gravel is large enough to substitute. Some day a "coal destination" will have to be installed.

Upper Section of Base Showing Drum/Cradle Control Gears

Pads Added as Car Stops. Both ends of the track have styrene pads added to help keep hopper car in place

Circuit Board on Base

Drum Wiring for Left End

Drum Wiring for Right End

Motor Gear Alignment Mark

Motor with Drive Gears

Rotary Gear with Marked Contact Switches

Top of Lower Base

Base Top with Separated Cradle