Mini Suspension Rail: Build Your Own Skyway - Free 3D Print Model

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ObsidianScarlet

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Description

Mini Suspension Rail: Build Your Own Skyway! [Original Design]

The Mini Suspension Rail system lets you create a customizable suspension rail network.

This design is not compatible with common toy brands.

Features:

Modular and printable without supports: Design and print your own miniature railway with straight, left and right track sections, plus 10% inclines and -10% declines. (Designed for PLA)
Flexible Installation: Mount your Mini Suspension Rail System anywhere! Suspend your rails freestanding, clamp it to furniture, mount them to walls with tape or screws, or use the weight of everyday objects.
Expand Your Railway with Printable Cars: Expand your railway with a variety of printable train cars, including small and large container cars as well as tank cars.
Flexible Support Structures: Achieve the desired rail height and create custom support configurations with extensions and L-connectors. Build adaptable support structures to match your unique track layout.

Feedback is very much appreciated! Please share your experience and improvement suggestions for this project.

Safety Information: This product contains small parts. The smallest detachable part is approximately 30x25x7mm. Exercise caution around babies and young children.

Part List

Rails

Rail Straight: 15 cm length
Rail Turn A: 30° Turn
Rail Turn B: 30° Turn, recommended for loop railways
Rail Incline: +10% incline
Rail decline: -10% decline
Rail Stop A: End piece for a rail
Rail Stop B: End piece for a rail

Support Structures

Rail Clip On: Slide onto a rail to strengthen a connection and/or connect to other support structures. (See video above)
Extension Long: Extends the support structures
Extension Short: Extends the support structures
Extension L: 90° angled extension for support structures
Free Standing: Support that stands on a flat surface
Clamp: Clamp to attach to furniture or other stable objects. (Recommended to have at least a few camps per railway to ensure stability)
Wall Mount: Support to attach to a surfaces/walls, by mounting tape, screws or magnets
Weighted: Thin plate that can be placed under heavy objects to support the rails.

Train

Rail Guide: Attaches to rails. One is needed for each train & car. Includes hooks to hang trains or cars. Features train coupling with the next and previous Rail Guide. To attach it to the rails either add it at the end/beginning of the rail or clip it on with some light force.
Train: Inspired by the Class 1144
Manual Steering: Can be plugged into the Rail Guide for the Train and can be used to steer the train
Container: Car, needs Rail Guide to attach to rails
Container Small: Car, needs Rail Guide to attach to rails
Tank Car: Car, needs Rail Guide to attach to rails

All Cars & Trains are stackable for compact storage.

Train Station

Train Station: Features a slot for attaching the Train station Name Plate. Has a Stop sign that can be engaged or disengaged to stop the train. For installation see Rail Clip On.
Train Station Name Plate: Features the name of station. Use the slicer to edit/add the text on top of it.

Release Log

1.0: Initial base set of parts

Comment & Rating (32)

@DBD3528

I have experimented with electrifying your design, incorporating the CyberBrick kit. Further optimizations are underway

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@ObsidianScarlet

This looks absolutely amazing! Great job in incorporating the CyberBrick inside the train.

@wheelo

Do think you could share the print files for that? i would greatly appreciate it.

@realeradrian

This is a really cool design, would it be possible to create an "engine" cart that uses a small motor to automatically propel the train?

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@ObsidianScarlet

That's a great suggestion. I could think of adding a special rail guide that also has a small motor and a gear to propelling it forward. The Battery could be hidden inside the train itself. Starting and stopping is a bit tricky as you would still be manual, but there are options to either make it remote controlled or use the existing train station stop signs as a physical trigger to turn off the power supply. Thanks for the suggestion! I will put on the improvement list.

@user_2786480790

Replying to @ObsidianScarlet :

a big +1 for having a powered version. this is an awesome design and should be continued :)

@Kevo505

Just commenting to say, I think your design should have gotten first in this competition compared to the actual winners. At minimum, it should have won a top 3 slot. it’s creative and it’s obvious that you put some time and effort into this. Competition fail by Bambu!

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@ObsidianScarlet

Thank you for your kind words, I appreciate it. I think in this case it was the the correct decision by Bambu as the theme of the competition was to create "designs that work with popular toy train brands". All the winners did a wonderful job in that area. I am glad that, although it did not match the theme, it still got honored through the Excellent Participation Award.

@treetopwalk

I also agree with this .

@tacojohn

you should try and meake it motorized really cool!

@user_3322247887

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First of all, thank you for this amazing design. Is it possible to add one or more photos showing the fully assembled version? So that we can see the area it covers and what size it is when installed. I remain grateful. Kind regards

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@ObsidianScarlet

Thank you. The tracks are modular, allowing for a wide range of layout variations. You can construct a single track with multiple stations, connecting point A to point B, with the train traveling back and forth. For a loop, the minimum area required is a circle with a diameter of approximately 60cm (or 24 inches), utilizing 12 Rail Turn B pieces.

@user_3322247887

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Replying to @ObsidianScarlet :

Definitely a very satisfactory answer. I think I will start with a small model and enlarge it as much as my wife allows. :)

@benniscreations

Amazing design! I love it!

@guinea_pigs

amazing design, making tunnels and cars going around sons room, he is wondering why so many black sticks (mounts and supports) are in his room. Im before putting track up, waiting till school starts to finish as a back to school gift

@DBD3528

Hello, your design is incredibly impressive, I love it. May I electrify your design as a basis?

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@ObsidianScarlet

Glad you like it. Feel free to electrify the design yourself!

@user_3204859233

Would it be possible for the containers to open and close to make them usable for small things like pencils or pens?

@user_1485022946

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I come from the city of the "real" suspension railway and I think that's great

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