Christmas Tree Express
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Description
I always wanted a steam train that actually moves to decorate the Christmas tree, but I was never able to find what I was looking for exactly. Enter the Christmas Tree Express!
- Steam train with cars that rides around a circular railroad track
- Train with moving wheels and coupling rods
- Running on a total of 13 cogwheels
- Including a cute and highly detailed train station
24/12/21: update! Added cars, optimized tolerances and reduced rolling resistance
Watch the teaser movie here:
DISCLAIMERS:
- The train is designed to run on a flat surface. Putting it in a Christmas tree is possible but comes with a challenge to lay the tracks level. This can be particularly challenging in a real tree. If not level, irregularities can cause the train to get stuck
- Don't let the train ride unattended - always disconnect if from the power source before leaving the room
- Please use the included print profile and follow the assembly guide
Troubleshooting if your train doesn't run smoothly
- Install it on a flat surface or make sure the tracks are as level as possible
- If installed in a Christmas tree:
- Make sure the train station is well supported below the signal cabin. Attach a piece of rope to the hook at the backside of the signal cabin base and hang it on a higher branch of the tree. This will increase support of the base to carry the weight of the TT motor
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