"Quickie" - the little engine that could...

[megatwingo]

Cute little train. I have a similar looking 7 1/4 Gauge phantasy shunter.

Thumbs up! :)

[DEADDEVILCAT]

luv it!

[bbgunsrule324]

spoilt kids

[Finnishlivesteam]

@Chay714 - No, it's (very loosely) based on a Finnish prototype.

[HerbieEb]

Now this is cool! I'm planning a 'speeder' type loco, that I can ride on.I have a Battery-Electric loco (24volt) which I am looking to copy.However this intrigues me! I have seen the website, and it is certainly interesting what can be achieved with little time, effort and money...

[koppadasao]

Ser ut som om rampehvalpen har kjørt tog før...

[MonkeyLuffa]

How many hours can it run on a single charge? How much weight can it pull? Can it pull adults as well?

Thanks

[Finnishlivesteam]

More than six hours on a charge. Three kids, or one adult. My track has quite some grades. On totally flat ground, I'd say 6 kids or two adults, easily.

[SuperHardTrance]

Wow thats great... thanks for sharing... how long is ya mini railway bud?

[Finnishlivesteam]

It's almost 150 meters, i.e. 450 ft.

[bundytrombone]

how much could you get me wheels like yours on quickie because i have no way of making them and i cant find them?

[Finnishlivesteam]

Sorry, can't help you personally. But there are companies in the UK, US and AU that make and sell scale wheels. Google!

[bundytrombone]

i still cant find them can you give me a website where i can find them in the US i am new to the hobby and quickie is going to be my first project.

your help would be great full Thank You!

[Finnishlivesteam]

Ever heard of Google? ;-)

It's not possible to post URLs here, so google for the "discoverlivesteam" website. Theres a somewhat dated list of suppliers on that site.

[bensewell36]

Can you please inform me of the dimensions of the loco.

I am seriously looking at building a loco like yours.But using only a 12v motor.

Length and Width are needed.Not so much height.I can work this out.

Looking forward to the reply.

bensewell36

[Finnishlivesteam]

Again, see the website mentioned in the box at top right, below my "Mickey" mug shot (click "more info").

The dimensions are marked (in millimeters) on the very first drawing on the site! Those measurements apply to a 7-1/4" or 7-1/2" gauge engine only.

[bensewell36]

I am guessing that the track has concrete foundations.Correct???

It seems to have been layed straight onto the ground.

Interesting.

bensewell36

[Finnishlivesteam]

No foundation whatsoever. It's a "portable" track, laid directly on the lawn and the gravel. A few wood slats are under it whenever the ground is too soft. Strips of green plastic tarpaulin prevents the grass from growing through. More on my website, see info top right

[bensewell36]

Thanks for Posting.

I have been patiently wainting for a video of this fantastic little loco to come on to YouTube.

It goes well I see!

bensewell36

[granskare]

he's a good and careful driver :)))