That shaft probably broke because theres no mechanical cushioning between the wheels and the engine. Add a clutch or something, even if its locked constantly, the springs between the input and output will save parts from these sudden shocks. Adding suspension may help a tiny bit, but seems like a lot of work. Great vid
Brakes!? I never said anything about brakes, but maybe it's a smart idea! ;-) 5:21 - That flashing yellow service light had me laughing a bit Hope you fellas had a good Xmas and have more wild ideas for the future 2020
I think you will find those rails are modern welded magnesium rich rails which don't warp as badly as the ol' bullhead stuff, your machine seems to maintain its gauge without any problems and locomotive wheels with the weight usually pulls the rails into line which is why they use these rails that last 20 years. If they were on wooden sleepers I think warping would be a big thing but those are modern concrete ones which last forever.
Wow, that's real life Metro Regina is great idea. But i think it would be much smoother ride if you upgrade it with headlight and rear light, horn, stronger motor, better flywheel and thicker chain, maybe gearbox with at least 2 forward gears and reverse, shock absorbers and what's most important: Proper rail wheels, instead of these crappy cart rims. I'ts a lot but it definitely worth it.
I loved Regina so much in metro. Awesome that you guys made this in real life! If you guys actually could somehow take it into a metro that would be insane.
Well Deutsche Bahn and their competitors still have some of the famous "Taiga Drum" (M62) dieselelectric locomotives (not in regular service but to pull shiny new ICE trains while power outages) made in this factory (which was by the way cofounded by a Saxon fellow from the Chemnitz area). Sad to see it in this shape.
In Glorious Soviet Paradise (tm) the citizens get their own private train set... How cool though to have your own run of what was by looks of things a well made railway and even a goods yard too O.o You could prob find and liberate an old shunting engine left to rot out in the sticks somewhere, now that would be cool :) I have long tried to find any railway Vostok's for my collection, heck if I had the money I would be living in modern Sov... er not Soviet paradise, got to be better than Boris's Britain :(
@@user-sj6og7wi2q I`m American and i cannot tell the difference between a Russian or a Ukrainian. Just like in America you cannot tell the difference between a Mexican,from Mexico and a Latino from LA. California.
If serious why not get a small bus modify wheels though your idea is great and run a petrol or diesel pulling other buses with no motor just a brake system like air brakes. Have a mike to run from drivers seat with speakers through out. MMMMMMMMMMM A buck per person per travel would help to run it. May have to see what local law says about the operation.
If you shorten the axles a bit and shape all 4 wheels like this instead: _____||____ --\.........../ ----\......./ They will take the bent rails much better, since it will try to push itself downwards
... _"I am Johnny Knoxville!" ... Love it... I was thinking that if you was to apply a rubber tread to the drive wheels, you would get better traction on the rails giving you more speed. Also a scooter engine would also be better too, at least it won't try to drive away when you start the engine lol.
"I lay my head on the railroad track, waitin' on the 'Double E', but the train don't run by here no more, Poor Poor Pitiful Me!" Just build a Track Rider! Brilliant!
I fled to the Zone, became a S.T.A.L.K.E.R., and drank too much vodka just to escape the voice of Terri Clark. AND NOW YOU BRING HER TO ME. *flashbacks*
