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The World's Smallest Model Train

Posted by samzenpus on from the tiny-tunnels dept.

New Jersey's David Smith has built a model train that is 35,200 times smaller than the real thing. It took months to build and the locomotive only cost about $11.

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  1. Re:Misleading Title..... by lena_10326 · · Score: 3, Informative

    You are wrong. It's a model. It's working because it moves. Therefore, it's a working model train.

    Models can be stationary, propelled by a tether, propelled by an external force, or self-propelled with onboard machinery. Examples of such models:

    • Stationary: Tester's plastic model car. Model of a city building in development. Diorama. Figurine.
    • Propelled by a tether or platform: Model plane swung with a cord. Boat pulled by a string. Model of the solar system attached base assembly.
    • Propelled by external force (on-board motor powered by external source): Slot cars. Electric trains such as HO gauge and Lionel. Model sailboat.
    • Self propelled or self powered (both energy and motor on-board): RC plane. RC car. Battery powered trains. CO2 rocket car. Estes rocket. Model cannon.

    This model would fall under tethered.

    A model is simply a reproduction of the original, generally on a miniature scale. There are no requirements for mobility or accuracy of internal machinery and external appearance to be called a model.

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