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Just out of curiousity, what's the space between the conductor "rails" on that track?

The reason I'm asking is that most of what I can see in the "underside" shots of the "train" looks very much like stuff that can be found on a lot of models of articulated tramcars.

OK - I know that tram (and conventional train) wheels tend to have any flanges on the inside - the drive axle cogs look very "chunky" - body panels don't tend to be extended down past the wheels and track - and the model trams I've encountered haven't had skate contacts pressing down on the track - but I'm looking past that stuff.

Apart from their depth, the bodyshell sections look very similar to those on a number of articulated tramcars. The (blue) "bellows" pieces where the vehicle "hinges" look very similar to those on a number of model trams. Likewise, the bogies / floor sections over the wheels - and even the floor sections in between them, designed to pivot over screws on the centre lines.

Please note that I'm not suggesting running any model trams on the track sections (even if they actually fit - I don't know any of the dimensions).

OK - it might potentially be fun to run a model of something like a Dwag "Gelenktriebwagen" over this sort of track - but I think I'll leave the fantasy stuff to other people.

No - my reason for mentioning the resemblance has more to do with wondering if it might be possible to use parts from tram kits (and possibly secondhand / damaged RTR) for detailing models of monorail vehicles.

For all I know, it might even be possible to use modified model tram stuff to build additional monorail vehicles.

Realistically, I'm not expecting to come across any of these monorail models myself - certainly not at a price that might tempt me to do any experiments.

However, seeing these photos has given me an idea for how it might be possible to scratchbuild models of ABB Eurotrams and similar designs of tram, if I ever get the time.

Of course, it goes without saying that I have no plans to chop up any monorail models (even if I come across them).

No - when I see stuff like this, it's exactly unknown for me to think about any theoretical opportunities for "cross kitting". Whether I'd actually go ahead and try building any of this stuff is another matter completely.

Incidentally, I suspect the resemblance between the Sydney monorails (and models of them) and the ones formerly at Merry Hill might be far from accidental ... .

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Thanks, Phil.

There's no mad rush.

My question was based on a gut feeling that, when designing any "special" models, manufacturers would be likely to use as many standard parts and assemblies as possible. Ultimately, this is just sound design / engineering practice.

Personally, I wouldn't be surprised to find out that they'd used a standard HO, TT, or even N gauge drivetrain - then just turned the wheels inside out. I also wouldn't be surprised if this basic drive had previously appeared in a HO scale model tram - which might have been standard or narrow gauge.

The track also looks interesting. It has the appearance of 2 wires or thin metal strips, stuck to the top of a plastic beam profile, a constant distance apart. I have actually seen model tram track of that sort of construction (OK - 2 strips of wire or thin brass angle, soldered onto PCB material, to a constant separation).

I know that sort of thing can work. However, I strongly suspect that, here, the manufacturers would have been more likely to stamp out some flat metal pieces, complete with wire attachment points - solder wires to them - and position them in a mould, before feeding in some molten plastic.

Obviously, I could be wrong - I might never know for sure.

Ultimately, all that really matters is that it works (and isn't ridiculously expensive to manufacture).

Well, it also matters that it looks right - and (when they're being made) that enough people like the things enough to think they're worth buying.

Though you wouldn't normally notice it but at least the Maxis monorail models have some UV map (= texture positioning) problems.

Just take a look at the orange rings in the picture to see what this actually means:

This wouldn't be a problem for the average user but since I plan to create some monorail liveries that depend upon a good UV map I had to fix this before I upload any more stuff regarding the default monorail and its skins.

Because the UV map depends upon the actual 3D model, this will conflict with any monorail model-related mods. The single DAT file contains just the S3D files for the engine and the passenger part though, so texture mods are fine (which is the actual purpose).

So, if you enjoy a clean texture positioning, you downloaded some of my work for the monorail liveries (like my first monorail color pack) or just noticed this and you want it to stop, I recommend you to download this.

One of the policies within Sioux.NET on Track, is to change a build every three years. In other words, when a build has been part of a Lego World demo for three years, it should be replaced by a new one. For example, loading the train was first done by the container crane, now it is done by the delta crane. The same applies for the train: the first years, we controlled the train by an NXT, now it is controlled by an EV3. For the new layout, I am thinking of replacing the train by a monorail (and thus renaming the group to "Sioux.NET on Monotrack" ;-).

I always use Youtube as inspiration. To see how others solved the typical problems you run into when building something. But I haven't seen a Lego Mindstorms monorail yet. The Lego Technic monorail created by "Osi" (click here for an example) is most nearby for what I have in mind, but it is not using Mindstorms inside. In other words, I will have to use my own imagination. What a pity ;-)

There is no sensible reason to do this. Of course (... ), I know about the great design of Masao Hidaka. But I don't find that his monorail matches the tech design of our track. That's at least one reason to choose for my own design. The second, and maybe even more important reason is that I love to design this stuff myself. If I would make a monorail similar to the Masao one, it just wouldn't feel like 'my monorail'. As said, there is no sensible reason. And especially if I look at the price of the track ;-)

I now really understand your reasons better. With video i mean a video of you candy delivering system that uses the monorail i hope to see that soon but i do understand that it will take alot of time.

I have added an up and downhill slope to my simple oval monorail layout. The train is now finished building. That is, apart from a sensor that still needs to be added. The sensor is needed to determine the location of the train, e.g. when it needs to stop for a switch or at the station.

Of course, a monorail needs also a switch. So the last days I have been working on a first proto. In the video below, you can see the flexible rail and how it bends from S-curve to straight. Next step will be motorizing the movement including a smooth connection to the

But, the PF motor will be replaced (of course :-) by an EV3 motor connected to a second EV3. I also want to add sensors, to confirm that moving the switch went ok. Next, I will program the EV3's to communicate with each other. The idea is that there will be a monorail track on our layout with two reverse loops. The loops will each have a switch and the train will need to set the switch in the right position. One reverse loop will be at the delivery station, where the empty containers can be loaded onto the monorail. And the second reverse loop will be at the Candy warehouse, where the empty containers will be dropped. For this year, the (un)loading of the empty containers will be manually. It just saves time to walk between the two locations with the empty containers. Yes, I know this sounds lazy and yes, we are ...

Of course, I'm thinking already how to get the empty containers automatically loaded onto the train and put back on the conveyor belt at the warehouse... but that's for next year. First things first, and that means for 2019 to finish the EV3 monorail.

Somebody once told me: every monorail track system needs a switch, but also needs a slope to go up and down. Well, the switch has been made (you can read it in this thread, click here to go back in this thread). Now I needed to design the slope.

A Linhof Technikardan 45S perhaps? They fold up ingeniously offering the compactness of a field camera with the rigidity of a monorail camera. Clean, used examples can be found for resale on various photo forums and the auction sites regularly for relatively modest prices. Terrific camera with impeccable build quality in my opinion . . .

Technical field cameras don't entice me, as they seem like a tremendous sacrifice in movements for only a little added portability... ... small-profile or lightweight monorails are an excellent and versatile in-between. Although I would like a technical for the occasional hand-held shot, realistically most of my 4x5 work is done from the ground glass, and on a tripod.

Ok. But don`t miss that "portability" is not only about weight. I have technical, field and light monorail cameras, and the "field convenience" of true field and/or technical cameras is quite obvious. It`s not only weight.

The easy of use of technical drop bed cameras is a bonus when shooting "normal" photos. Just open it and it`s almost ready to shoot. Personally, I only found two imitations with them: 1. limited bellows draw (the use of a 300mm lens is somewhat limited, usually excluded for longer lenses), and 2. back tilt use to be almost useless. If I`m realistic, it`s not an everyday task to shoot with longer than 300mm lenses, and I can perfectly avoid back tilt. Most times I use front tilt/shift.

I bet the 99,99% of technical/press camera users shoot on a tripod. My two ones have three tripod sockets each. I never used them hand held.

Many field cameras enjoy back movements, some even back focusing ability; they are great to move as most can be folded into a shell type design. So, personally, I don`t mind so much about little differences in weight, because "real" portability (not only weight) makes a difference with most "true" monorails.

A monorail could have almost full movement capability, in both front and rear standards, but in real life shooting you`ll use the same movements a field or technical will offer. The bellows draw could be "unlimited", but don`t miss than many of them need accessory parts to shoot with 300mm or longer lenses (=more weight).

The portability of monorails use to be quite poor; they use to be clumsy and fragile, so to move then into a backpack is not a good idea. There may be a few exceptions, like the TK45, but they are not cheap.

In my experience, lightweight cheap monorails are not that great, handling, smoothness and setup wise. Good ones are heavy. There are no bargains here. If you already have a good monorail, I`d suggest you to add a drop bed type one, wood or metal, to enjoy the best of both worlds. e24fc04721