Introducing the Mini Motor Car

Check out the articles in the Technical Section
More information on the new loco in the 'Specials' section.

The Mini Motor Car - Now Taking Orders

Video of the locomotives in action 

The Mini Motor Car, ready-to-run only $1200.  Also available unpowered with coupler pockets at both ends for $520.  Designed by a parent for ease of use by pre-teens, but large and powerful enough to carry an adult and pull a car or two and sure to make older riders feel young again.  Riding capacity tested to 300lbs!

Features:

  • Powder coated all metal welded construction
  • Powerful 1/2HP motor
  • All axles driven
  • Fully sprung axles
  • Padded vinyl seat
  • Low profile for stability
  • Batteries and charger included
  • Shipped via UPS
  • No assembly required
  • Fun for all ages
  • 18' minimum radius



    Actual photo of graphic side on a mini motor car.
    This is not a photoshop job.

        
    Orange
    not your thing? Available in many colors and raw metal, just about every railroad color is available by request.  Some reds may incur extra cost.
    Please contact us with any questions you may have about the Mini Motor Car by emailing roy@ridetrains.net or call 801-808-5674.

 

 

Tested for ten miles pulling two loaded cars, designed for FIVE HOURS of heavy use between charges.  Pulling capacity depends on grades and the weight of the rider, but not recommended for more than one or two cars.   Motor Car is 30" long, 16" tall, and 18" wide at the running boards.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Running board covered in anti-slip coating, trim on exposed edges.

 

 

The sprung handle has been discontinued  Shown is the knob control panel with reverse switch.  Customer ordered without batteries so the charge port is unfilled.

 

 

The single-ended stainless steel LRV style control (bottom switch is for reverse) is available for for a $50 premium.  Can be used with or without spring return.

    

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We've decorated our development rig in the classic DRGW 4-stripe scheme.

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