Mini Train

[DanoNJ]

I've wanted a train for some time now. Due to several reasons, I'm fabricated a smaller version of a train that most people have. The train travels in an 8' circle. The cars range in size but average around 7" wide by 14 - 18" long. The train is be powered by a wiper motor.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0VP1eRrcFg&feature=youtu.be

I'll post more info if anyone wants.

[stiffman]

Sweet dude,
I like the idea. it looks good!
I'd love to see more of the inner workings!

[buymyemu]

You must be somewhere warm. Just the right size to put a plastic bubble over it to keep snow off?

[fasteddy27]

very nice,'how are you powering the train?
didnt see contacts in track.

also the snowman was very cool

[dmcole]

Yes, both snowman and train are quite nice. I too would be interested in hearing how you powered the train ...

\dmc

[DGN]

Train power pickups link is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ycv4yhQMeo0&feature=relmfu

[DanoNJ]

Yup, that's the new and improved version. I hope to get to post some pictures of the origianl pickups and some construction pictures later.

[dmcole]

Mutilated Lionel track ... don't think I would have thought of that ...

Good work.

\dmc

[DanoNJ]

Here are some pictures of the build:

These are the trucks I made. They are constructed out of alum bar stock with casters for wheels.

(since I can't figure how to post pic / works / pic there will be several posts)

[DanoNJ]

Motor assembly

[DanoNJ]

Engine car

[DanoNJ]

How the cars are tied together. I used cloths hangers.

[DanoNJ]

This was the set up for the pick ups I used last year. 12g wire I stripped the insulation off and stapled to the table top supplied the power. I then used clothes hangers which were attached to the engine car and then to the motor. Problem I had was the wire would move thus stopping the car and while the pick ups worked it seems that they would put just a little too much down force at various points on the table and lift the drive wheel just enought to spin.

[DanoNJ]

Base for the table top. I used door hinges to attach each section which allows for easy storage.

[DanoNJ]

Ready for the front yard.

[Jachip]

very nice work:thup2: