Animate Cars, Bikes & Boats for under £50! | Budget Magnorail Alternative | DIY

After many years of experimentation, I finally worked out a reliable and affordable alternative to the magnorail system. Using plastic chain, sprockets, a geared motor and magnets. I am sure there are many other improvements and alterations that could be used to enhance this project, this is just where I have got to so far. Disclaimer: Magnorail™ is a registered trademark of its respective holders. Use of it does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by them. This video demonstrates an independent, budget DIY alternative system. List of components: Plastic chain & sprockets: https://www.jprelec.co.uk/categories/... 4x1mm magnets (for chain & sliders): https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3362533423... 4x0.5mm magnets (for bikes): https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1640454345... Silicon Oil: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Silicone-Oil... Geared Motor: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/10050... Speed controller: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/10050... Motor mounting brackets: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32660... 0.3-0.5mm x 6mm Brass length & 1mm piano wire: Bought from Squires Tools & models Additional components/materials: 20mm MDF (for routing) 18mm MDF (for cutting out channel) Epoxy Glue Superglue PVA glue 12V supply (I use layout lighting bus from Gaugemaster controller) 7/0.2mm wire