| Owner | David Gaylord |
|---|---|
| Location | Richmond, California US map |
| Web | WebPage |
| Vehicle | 7.5 Motor Car Scratch built 7.5 inch gauge railroad motor car. About 2 inch to the foot scale. |
| Motor | Unite Motor 2800 RPM @ 750 Watts Permanent Magnet DC 36V motor running at 24V |
| Drivetrain | #25 Chain drive 3 to 1, motor to sprocket on axle. |
| Controller | Invacare power chair Salvaged from wheelchair |
| Batteries | 2, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded |
| System Voltage | 24 Volts |
| Charger | Sears 12 Volt. One battery at a time. |
| Instrumentation | Amps, Volts, Speed, Power indicator. |
| Top Speed | 10 MPH (16 KPH) Track speed limit is 5 MPH |
| Seating Capacity | 2 persons |
| Curb Weight | 110 Pounds (49 Kilograms) |
| Tires | None. 5 inch steel wheels. |
| Conversion Time | 60 Hrs. |
| Conversion Cost | $180 |
| Additional Features | LED cluster headlamp. LED tail lamp. Car horn at 12V. Speed control. Reverser. |
7.5" Gauge Motor Car
“FRISCO RAIL SPEEDER”
Last Updated 10-25-2009
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