Good idea
Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2020 10:15 am
I’ve found this on you tube and wandered if it could be developed further to run model railways well worth a look.
https://youtu.be/Y1MDOerruDU
https://youtu.be/Y1MDOerruDU
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Re: Good idea
Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2020 11:07 am
Well it works on the real thing. Professor Eric Laithwaite invented it in the 60's. Not need to clean the track or wheels
Re: Good idea
Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2020 11:51 am
Other than lifting the thing off the copper tubing - how would you stop it I wonder? R-
Re: Good idea
Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2020 12:23 pm
Disconnect the magnet?
Re: Good idea
Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2020 4:50 pm
Would it work if the battery Power could be controlled Remotely to alter speed and stop it and by reversing current and revers the direction.
Re: Good idea
Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2020 5:34 pm
Look up Mavlev trains. They are becoming fairly common. Modern technology is finally catching up with the professor.