It looks good!!!
Let me introduce myself: I'm the dude who has designed and manufactured the electronics and wrote the software for the speedwagon. I also build the wagons, do the wiring etc. from kits supplied by Bole Laser Craft (BLC): BLC then sell them.
It all started when I saw someone timing a loco between 2 upright bamboo canes. I thought I could do better than that! So after cobbling together a prototype and proving the principal (I was bored at the time), I then made a few MK1s based on Swift Sixteen 5 plank covered wagons which I distributed at cost to members my son's local 16mm garden railway group. Then one of the members said that he could build me a purpose designed wagon that would make assembly easier: so the MK2 was born, initially only in 32mm form. After several enquiries of interest, it was decided to offer a G scale/45mm version.
Its amazing how people suddenly slow down once they realise what scale speed their train is actually going after hooking up a speedwagon!! .
Speedwagon at the rear of local freight train.
The CFR has taken into service a Speedwagon. It gives an accurate indication of train speed in either MPH or KPH.
The bottom showing from left to right brightness knob, optical sensor, recharging socket and on/off toggle switch.
The Speedwagon displays speeds up to 99.9 mph or 99.9 kph. It is powered by 6 AA batteries either rechargeable or non rechargeable. A recharge socket is fitted.
The Speedwagon has now received four coats of paint. Suitable numbers and lettering need to be applied, then a few coats of varnish.
