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Re: Under Hanging Train Idea: v1 Concept design
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Thu, 18 Apr 2002 23:45:41 GMT
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Thanks to everyone for all the suggestions and references!
I hope this project continues to improve. And, I look forward to seeing any
other tries (and success!) if you're so inspired :-) !!
later,
James Mathis
In lugnet.trains, Jason Spears writes:
> In lugnet.trains, James Mathis writes:
> > Here's a start at trying to build an under hanging train. Not sure how
> > well, or if, this design concept would work. I've certainly been inspired
> > by other MOCs like this.
> >
> > This concept train only has one car. The ideas are that:
> > - One side of the trans-clear side panels hinges upward for access to the
> > interior,
> > - the under hanging car swings out through curves
> > - only one direction of curve keeps the monorail pedestals on the inner radius
> >
> > http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=15666
> >
> > This is mostly just a design concept.
>
> Wow! This is pretty darn neat. I really like the look of the underhanging
> car. Seeing one of these going around a layout would be very cool.
>
> > Not too sure how I'd expand the train for more cars. However, maybe the
> > weight would be to much for the cantalevered track? Maybe magnetic couplers
> > above the track with separate pendular cars beneath the track?
> >
> > I'm considering putting the driver's cab on top of the motor above the track.
> >
> > I built a real-brick model of the monorail stands, track, motor, and bracket
> > to hold the passenger car. But, I haven't added the passenger car. It
> > doesn't tip over. But, the weight of the passenger car might be enough to
> > cause disaster! ???
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> I would be concerned about this as well. I look forward to seeing where this
> goes.
> >
> > Thanks for taking a look.
> > later,
> > James Mathis
>
> -Jason
>
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| (...) Wow! This is pretty darn neat. I really like the look of the underhanging car. Seeing one of these going around a layout would be very cool. (...) I would be concerned about this as well. I look forward to seeing where this goes. (...) -Jason (...) (23 years ago, 18-Apr-02, to lugnet.trains)
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