Re: Upside down model railroad

Geezer wrote:
> "Wolf Kirchmeir" <wolfkir@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
> news:484a7d3a$0$31982$9a6e19ea@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>> My son sent me this link. I think I've figured out how it's done.
>>
>> http://www.boingboing.net/2008/06/06/model-train-runs-ups.html
> 
> I don't think its magnets.  There's a pretty good space - maybe 1/4" -
> between the likely magnet positions which significantly reduces their
> attracting force.  Also, a close look shows the trucks have been
replaced
> with something shorter and closer to the ends, which makes me think the
> cars aren't rolling on the rails.  My guess is that's it's like an
upside
> down  version of the old Marx "Honeymoon Express" toy with a slot
between
> the  rails.  Geezer

Not sure. From what I can see, what I *don't* see are ties in the middle
of
the tracks. Wonder if there are wires, or even wheels, *above* the tracks.
Of course, wires as hooks, holding it onto the tracks, would explain
jerky.

        mark