[weaverc]

On new year's eve, my one of a kind Cab Forward, Live Steam, Vertical Boiler Tram, set a new world speed record. This tram is scratch built to 7/8ths scale (1:13.7) and will run for about an hour and a half if the bunker is full of water. The motive power is an Osmotor (dual, opposed, oscilating cylinders), the origin of which I do not know. But, the Osmotor has the characteristics of a Binnie Steam Motor. The Osmotor has reduction gears feeding a series of chains and gears to the two rear axles. The Driver, Hazza Lightfoot, was custom created for the tram by Rob Bennett. The cab and platforms are walnut, while the remainder is made of brass (the chasis was once an ugly wall sconce). Detail pictures can be had by emailing me. Enjoy the world record run at:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_e7hR1yEQY

 

[sheepdog]

LOL!!!! I love it! /DesktopModules/NTForums/themes/mls/emoticons/tongue.gif


That be fast! Very, Very fast..... Might pass out from the high speed strain on your heart! /DesktopModules/NTForums/themes/mls/emoticons/hehe.gif


Craig

 

[Madman]

Fantastic. I loved it.

 

[Richard Weatherby]

That is a true beauty!!! I am really impressed. You may have to close the windows at that speed; however the closed windows may cause it to slow due to the resistance. If you remove one or two tools it may increase the speed to an even great record.

 

[eddie]

very very cool

 

[Stan Cedarleaf]

Very nicely done, Carl.   A well documented record run.  Loved the video...

 

[GURU388]

I haven't had this much fun since I watched paint dry....

 

[Rastun]

Just wunnerful


I wish I could see the video /DesktopModules/NTForums/themes/mls/emoticons/sad.gif My connection to the internet isn't the best right now.


 


Jack

 

[ByrdC130]

At those speeds was any special maintanence done to the track to keep the ties from sucking up behind the train? Any faster and your going to have to go with banked curves.

 

[weaverc]

Byrdci30---
No special maintenance, but the reason there are 4 cars on the back is in case Hazza catches up with himself, the collision will be cushioned......