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For the fitness conscious commuter, this new train combines people power with the magic of the days of steam-powered rail.
Each "carriage" is a giant squirrel wheel, to take up to six walkers. The pushrods connecting the carriages are offset, to allow the efforts of all to be enjoyed by all.
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traction, rubber rims take away the chances of the light carriages slipping on damp rails. If you don't want to take rails then there needs to be someone doing the steering.
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So what's the advantage over walking?! |
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A portable, comfortable jogging surface that can go anywhere? I like it. |
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I think of two trains crashing like American Gladiators in their steel balls. |
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I keep getting mental images of 'wagon trains' of squirrel cages, pushing ever westward, with the theme from 'Rawhide' playing in the background. |
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I have often wanted one of these for my car... during grid lock. I suspect thats the only time it will be viable... how about the train is run on sunflower oil... |
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