Anyone have an old Barn Trolley??

LWFrisk · Dec 31, 2004

I am about to start a new 25' by 30' with a 10' by 30' patio barn. It will replace three small storage buildings lost in last Year's Firestorm 2003. It has taken this long to get past the County Building paper work and to have the plans approved. I am waiting for the concrete contractor to do the footing and floor.

I would like to add an old Barn Trolley that used a rope lift locking pulley Assembly to lift hay into the end of the barn if I can find one. It would be a conversation piece (most California city folks have never seen one) but I would like to make it operable. It would be handy to lift bulky items into the "loft" for storage.

I noticed that occasionally a TBN member posts about moving, rebuilding or demolishing old barns. If anyone has one laying around I would sure be interested. I would probably make a new track if I can find a complete trolley.

I have a camera set up to record progress once construction starts. Rain has held the contractor back, but he has promised a start date early in the new year. I will start a project thread and post some photos of the plans as soon as construction starts and with wroughtn harv's (HarveyLacey.com) approval, I will post photos and the movie clips on his web site.

Thanks guys -- I will keep you informed --- Leo in San Diego

khd · Dec 31, 2004

Search on rope pulley and pulley on ebay. They regularly have all sorts.

Regards,
Kevin

ScottAR · Dec 31, 2004

Nope. never seen one of those... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

That one was in my grand father's barn till it was taken down... (the barn that is) Shipping would be insane from AR. Weighs a good 90 lbs. as a guess...

Robert_in_NY · Dec 31, 2004

We have one in our old barn still but it won't be leaving anytime soon. It is around 100' long and has the trolley still up there. I just don't feel like taking it down. We did take one down this year from a section that colapsed a long time ago but that is gone now. Your best bet might be to drive around some old farming areas and stop and talk to some farmers who have an old barn still. Some might be interested in selling theirs if they still have one.

PineRidge · Jan 1, 2005

This is probably the nicest one that we could find at eBay. trolley

I have seen others from time to time so if it doesn't meet your needs look around a bit.

LWFrisk · Jan 1, 2005

I knew you guys from TBN could help. Scott, your trolley looks great and I would guess it is not for sale. Your are right Mike, the one on eBay looks good. It is a bit smaller than some and would be great on the small barn I am building. I did a search on eBay yesterday before I made the post and saw two that did not appear to be complete and I guess I missed this one. I sent an email to check on the shipping and waiting for an answer from the seller. Thanks for finding it for me.

Again, all of the guys & gals on TBN are the greatest! Thanks to all of you and thanks to Mohammad and family for creating and keeping this great Forum alive and well.

I will keep all of you informed when the construction starts. I start a new thread here and on HarveyLacey.com including movie clips and photos -- I am the webmaster for Wroughtn Harv.

PineRidge · Jan 1, 2005

Leo you are most welcome. And by the way that is a fine web site that you built for Harvey. I'm not familiar with CuteSITE Builder Web, HTML Exporter myself, as we have always used Front Page. Anyway we are keeping your name handy in case we might need some web site work done ourself. Good luck to you in your projects!

DaveNay · Jan 3, 2005

I have one in my barn also, but like Robert said, I not too eager to climb up there and dismantle it.

I am a little closer to you though if you want to come by and do it yourself. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Dave

LWFrisk · Jan 3, 2005

Thanks for the offer Dave but I purchased the one Mike found for me on eBay. It is a smaller unit (looks like the right size for my barn. It is complete and restored to original. Seller has a couple more on sale today. He also has track, fittings and numerous other things for sale. This is the one I bought eBay

Dave, I would love to make a trip back to Illinois to even see your barn but it is not in the budget as well as my wife is not doing too well from a back injury. Spends most of her time in a wheel chair or in bed. Pain that won't quit as well as the side effects of the medication makes it impossible to travel.

Again, thanks for the offer and to all the guys that have helped. I will keep you all informed

holson1277 · Jun 22, 2012

My husband and I have just moved to Phoenix Az and had a complete barn trolley in our house in Illinois hanging in our barn board bar room. We did bring it with us and thought maybe we could sell it out here. It is from 1901 Minneappolis I believe, the track is between 14 and 16ft long, it is complete with pulley system, and forks it is in excellent condition no rust or broken pieces. The hangers are attached as well. You can reach me by email if iterested. Thank You Holli

LWFrisk said:
I am about to start a new 25' by 30' with a 10' by 30' patio barn. It will replace three small storage buildings lost in last Year's Firestorm 2003. It has taken this long to get past the County Building paper work and to have the plans approved. I am waiting for the concrete contractor to do the footing and floor.

I would like to add an old Barn Trolley that used a rope lift locking pulley Assembly to lift hay into the end of the barn if I can find one. It would be a conversation piece (most California city folks have never seen one) but I would like to make it operable. It would be handy to lift bulky items into the "loft" for storage.

I noticed that occasionally a TBN member posts about moving, rebuilding or demolishing old barns. If anyone has one laying around I would sure be interested. I would probably make a new track if I can find a complete trolley.

I have a camera set up to record progress once construction starts. Rain has held the contractor back, but he has promised a start date early in the new year. I will start a project thread and post some photos of the plans as soon as construction starts and with wroughtn harv's (HarveyLacey.com) approval, I will post photos and the movie clips on his web site.

Thanks guys -- I will keep you informed --- Leo in San Diego