GM Aerotrain

[PhilP]

What motor block are you using.

Something from GM, I would assume?

I'll get my coat..
PhilP.

 

[rookbartley989]

Almost finished with the tail end coach...they seem to be set up for single axel. Every time I come across this and they rotate, the wheels get all goofy and they derail. I am worried though that fixed axels may have issues turning because of the car length, or am I way off!

 

[Docwatson]

I bought these

Thanks

 

[rookbartley989]

Alright...progress and power plants came!

 

[rookbartley989]

Extreme peel outs??? I thought that was a traction tire groove LOL

 

[PhilP]

That looks rough!
I was with you, on a missing traction tyre, then I saw it was not like that all the way round.

PhilP.

 

[rookbartley989]

That looks rough!
I was with you, on a missing traction tyre, then I saw it was not like that all the way round.

PhilP.

Luckily a new axel and wheels with gear is only $19!

 

[Rhinochugger]

Almost finished with the tail end coach...they seem to be set up for single axel. Every time I come across this and they rotate, the wheels get all goofy and they derail. I am worried though that fixed axels may have issues turning because of the car length, or am I way off!

Yep, the single axles could well be an issue - however, in a fixed rake like this it should be possible to use Playmobil or LGB swivelling axles - the tension should keep them in line.

Alternatively, how about making the coupler between each pair of cars as a fixed bogie with articulated carriages?

 

[Djjerme]

Dang, now I have to print this - seeing as how we (sorta) have one of these running locally.

Or at least a 1/3rd copy at our zoo.