WTB 7 1/2 gauge pedal/hand car

[Gra2472]

We have a young man in our family who loves trains, but he is severely autistic and, well lets just say he’s energetic. I am looking for a hand car or pedal car to buy for him so that he can ride around on my little railroad when he comes to visit. I would appreciate your help locating one. I do not have a lot of money to spare right now but I think that I can pay a fair price should a deal be struck.

Thank you

Garrett
Willow Creek and Orchard Valley Railroad
Monte Rio, Ca

[Bill Shields]

Are you in a position to build such a car?

There are plans available...

[Gra2472]

Yeah I could build one. Where would I find the plans?

[Bill Shields]

Live steam magazine ran an article on one a while back.

[Gra2472]

Ah, I haven’t had a live steam magazine subscription for years. I’ll look it up, thanks.

[Bill Shields]

There are hand crank and up down pump types.

The hand crank ..like a bicycle pedal set seem easier to deal with on the smaller scales.

[Fastadam]

This is the hand crank car that I made for my son. I did not have any plans, just made it up as I went along. The frame and deck are all 3/4" thick hardwood. The wheels are a stamped steel 4.5" train wheel that I found on Ebay. They are a bit narrow and occasionally de rail on uneven or out of gauge track. Both axles are powered via #35 chain and sprockets that connect to the hand crank shaft. The couplers are the plastic ones sold by Accu tie. The axles rotate on pillow block bearings, although they probably could have been brass bushings. I do not remember how much everything cost but if you are a good scrounger I bet you could build it for a reasonable price.
Good luck
Adam

[polarengrg10]

Look for these on e-bay. http://www.tnttoytrucks.com/DPKRR1.html or https://www.trainontime.com/rides/index.php

[8thscale]

Live steam magazine ran an article on one a while back.

Looking at the LSORR online index and my back issues Sep/Oct '99. Article is 5 pages.
It's a four wheel sit-on model with handle that is push/pull motion. BOM is included.

Dave

[Harold_V]

BOM is included.

Dave

BOM?

Help, please. What is BOM? (Bill of Materials, possibly?)

H

[SPSteam2491]

Yes, BOM is Bill of Materials.

[8thscale]

Thanks John!

We have a couple of these in our club. I'm told they are based on the article but not built exactly to plan.
Dave

PS: I realize the original poster was looking to purchase. This thread went a slightly different direction but maybe others will find the information useful?