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Corvair trolley engine
Posted by:
rearend66
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Date: July 28, 2012 08:49PM
I don't post much, but I had to share this. Did a search to see if anyone else has shared.
My nephew volunteers at the Poway Midland Railroad Museum in Poway California. They were running an 1880's (formerly) electric trolley on their 1/4 track. My nephew was conducting, but ran up to me to tell me that the trolley has a Corvair engine!!!
Sure enough, tucked underneath and between the two axles is a Corvair engine. I couldn't tell exactly what it was, but I was so excited to see it. It was actually smooth and quiet running and made for an excellent mode of power for the little thing. They must have choose the flat 6 for it's compact height.
[www.powaymidlandrr.org]
The place is worth checking out.
Thanks,
Tony
My nephew volunteers at the Poway Midland Railroad Museum in Poway California. They were running an 1880's (formerly) electric trolley on their 1/4 track. My nephew was conducting, but ran up to me to tell me that the trolley has a Corvair engine!!!
Sure enough, tucked underneath and between the two axles is a Corvair engine. I couldn't tell exactly what it was, but I was so excited to see it. It was actually smooth and quiet running and made for an excellent mode of power for the little thing. They must have choose the flat 6 for it's compact height.
[www.powaymidlandrr.org]
The place is worth checking out.
Thanks,
Tony
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Re: Corvair trolley engine
Posted by:
Ratt643
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Date: July 28, 2012 09:02PM
Trolley's, the other Ultravan! GGG!!!
1964 Monza Coupe
1965 Corsa 140
1967 Monza Coupe
Maryville, TN
U.S. 129 The"Tail Of The Dragon"
1964 Monza Coupe
1965 Corsa 140
1967 Monza Coupe
Maryville, TN
U.S. 129 The"Tail Of The Dragon"
Re: Corvair trolley engine
Posted by:
deeair
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Date: July 28, 2012 09:11PM
There used to be one in Cameron Park, CA at Burke's Junction. It was used on weekends for the kids. I don't know exactly how often it runs mowadays but I've seen it in the recent past. I'll check it out and see if I can get a pic.
Dee Smirlis
Dee Smirlis
Re: Corvair trolley engine
Posted by:
MattNall
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Date: July 28, 2012 09:15PM
Right.... that trolley has been around since I lived down the road in '73-4
SDCC and Coyote Clubs have worked on it when they get in trouble..
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SDCC and Coyote Clubs have worked on it when they get in trouble..
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Re: Corvair trolley engine
Posted by:
Johnniespeed
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Date: July 29, 2012 01:37PM
That Trolley is for the serious Corvair collector. I guess I should buy some tracks first.
John
1962 Rampside, 4.3 Vortec powered.
The thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death.
Sparta Michigan.
John
1962 Rampside, 4.3 Vortec powered.
The thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death.
Sparta Michigan.
Re: Corvair trolley engine
Posted by:
cnicol
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Date: July 29, 2012 03:12PM
It looks like the differential axle output yoke is held firm on one side and drives a sprocket on the other side? Or (hopefully) someone locked-out or spooled the differential so the poor little spider gears aren't wailing around.
Anyone know about the drive config? BTW, the trolley was profiled in the Communique in some detail a while back.
Craig N. Coeur d'Alene ID.
66 Black Monza 4dr, 4.2L V8 49k
61 Seamist Jade Rampside 140 PG
65 Canadian Monza 4dr 110/PG 40k
66 Sprint Corsa convt - First car! Re-purchased 43 years later
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+17 Tons of parts
Anyone know about the drive config? BTW, the trolley was profiled in the Communique in some detail a while back.
Craig N. Coeur d'Alene ID.
66 Black Monza 4dr, 4.2L V8 49k
61 Seamist Jade Rampside 140 PG
65 Canadian Monza 4dr 110/PG 40k
66 Sprint Corsa convt - First car! Re-purchased 43 years later
2+2 gnatsuM 5691
+17 Tons of parts
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