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Junkyard: What do I do with the crane?

  • 1 of 12: The controls for the crane are located inside the tiny building.  The first thing you will need to do is unlock the crane controls.
  • 2 of 12: Once the controls are unlocked, clicking on the crane controls (inside the tiny building) will give you a good view of the junkyard. 
  • 3 of 12: This new view of the junkyard should give you a pretty good idea of what you will need to do next.  Remember, your end goal is to build a "bridge" between the ledge where Gus is working and the tram cars.  You will need to operate the crane to re-arrange the crates to create the "bridge".
  • 4 of 12: The crane casts a shadow on the ground (or on the crates) that can prove helpful in determining the position of the crane.
  • 5 of 12: What happens when you place the crates between the ledge and the tram cars?
  • 6 of 12: Hmm...  Two crates don't seem to be enough to get Gus between the ledge and the tram cars.
  • 7 of 12: Can you think of (or see) anything else around here that might help?
  • 8 of 12: You will need the other two crates that are stacked one over the other.  The only problem is, the crane doesn't seem to work on them.
  • 9 of 12: Once you have all crates available, you will be ready to build a "bridge" between the ledge and the tram cars.
  • 10 of 12: Of course, the first crate -- positioned against the ledge -- will already be in the correct position.  You will only need to move the other three crates.
  • 11 of 12: Once the four crates have formed a "bridge" between the ledge and the tram cars, it is time to take Gus outside to cross the "bridge."
  • 12 of 12: Take him around the back of the building, where he previously went to cut the chains on the two crates.  Only this time, walk him all the way across to the tram cars.  Have Gus climb right onto the tram car (he will grab the ladder and use it to climb up).