propeller power

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propeller power

Post by pauly » Thu Oct 30, 2008 3:55 pm

The Woodrow railway has invested £12.00 into their alternative power plan and have gotten some results
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so far testes have been successful and they are considering plans for a bigger air tank (pop bottle)

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high speeds have been achieved with the only problems being the bridge and the large slopes.
A steam propelled life-style.

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Post by made-in-england » Thu Oct 30, 2008 4:12 pm

Thats Brilliant!

very good!
Passengers are reminded not to tease the engines

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Post by SillyBilly » Thu Oct 30, 2008 5:03 pm

I'd love to see a video!

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Post by pauly » Thu Oct 30, 2008 5:17 pm

so would I but my computer doesnt have any film editing software or the stuff for up loading them.

sorry
A steam propelled life-style.

SillyBilly

Post by SillyBilly » Thu Oct 30, 2008 6:25 pm

You don't need to edit it, to upload all you have to do is stick it up unless it's a .MOV file then it needs converting.

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Post by pauly » Thu Oct 30, 2008 6:55 pm

Iv tried all that stuff but my computer wont save or upload my vids.
A steam propelled life-style.

riveresk

Post by riveresk » Thu Oct 30, 2008 10:58 pm

Neat. Shame about the vids though.

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Post by Sir Clothem Cap » Sat Oct 09, 2010 9:48 am

I can see that being used to clear leaves off the line too. I wouldn't want to be too near the rails if it were full size.

Crackingjob

Post by Crackingjob » Sat Oct 09, 2010 10:12 am

A W N U T S............................say no more!

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Post by Narrow Minded » Tue Nov 02, 2010 8:42 pm

I wonder if that compressed air motor could be geared to the wheels instead of the propeller?????

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