It looks good!!!
Let me introduce myself: I'm the dude who has designed and manufactured the electronics and wrote the software for the speedwagon. I also build the wagons, do the wiring etc. from kits supplied by Bole Laser Craft (BLC): BLC then sell them.
It all started when I saw someone timing a loco between 2 upright bamboo canes. I thought I could do better than that! So after cobbling together a prototype and proving the principal (I was bored at the time), I then made a few MK1s based on Swift Sixteen 5 plank covered wagons which I distributed at cost to members my son's local 16mm garden railway group. Then one of the members said that he could build me a purpose designed wagon that would make assembly easier: so the MK2 was born, initially only in 32mm form. After several enquiries of interest, it was decided to offer a G scale/45mm version.
Its amazing how people suddenly slow down once they realise what scale speed their train is actually going after hooking up a speedwagon!! .
Speedwagon at the rear of local freight train.
The CFR has taken into service a Speedwagon. It gives an accurate indication of train speed in either MPH or KPH.
The bottom showing from left to right brightness knob, optical sensor, recharging socket and on/off toggle switch.
The Speedwagon displays speeds up to 99.9 mph or 99.9 kph. It is powered by 6 AA batteries either rechargeable or non rechargeable. A recharge socket is fitted.
Speed wagon in the process of being painted. First coat applied.
The Speedwagon has now received four coats of paint. Suitable numbers and lettering need to be applied, then a few coats of varnish.
