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Building a Giant Train Set in a Vineyard: The Vector System

Building a Giant Train Set in a Vineyard: The Vector System Summary In this article, we explore the Vector system, a modern spin on the Atmospheric Railway idea from Victorian England. The Vector system is a model train that uses magnets and vacuum pressure to move along the track. It is designed to climb steep …

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Building Giant Model Trains in California Vineyards: Meet the Vector System

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Building Giant Model Trains in California Vineyards: Meet the Vector System Summary Max Schlinger, an 89-year old retired engineer, has been obsessed with trains since he was a kid. Schlinger created the Vector System, a giant train set in his Mendocino, California vineyard that uses magnets to run along a vacuum tube. Unlike the Victorian-era …

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