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Posted by Anonymous

on Wed, May 24 2006 2:18 PM

those train pushcart things? The ones where there is a person on each side pushing up and down on the lever thing. It moves down the track with human power. And if you can answer that, what mechanism is used to make it run?

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Posted by nanaimo73

on Wed, May 24 2006 2:59 PM

This should help-
http://www.handcar.net/

Dale

Posted by Anonymous

on Wed, May 24 2006 3:09 PM

wow! perfect. Thanks.

Posted by nssr9169

on Wed, May 24 2006 4:41 PM

HAND CART.....simple............

Posted by rrandb

on Wed, May 24 2006 10:49 PM

The mechanisim is the two guys pumping it. Up and Down, Up and Down, ETC. ETC. ETC. As always ENJOY.

Posted by CSSHEGEWISCH

on Thu, May 25 2006 10:25 AM

The mechanism is similar to the piston rods and main rods on a steam locomotive, except that it is mounted vertically and two men instead of steam provide the energy to move the rods.

The daily commute is part of everyday life but I get two rides a day out of it. Paul