Additional Pictures from

"Transpo Wars"

Spring 2001 Monorail Tug of War

Rules:  The final product must be activated by a 110 volt switch, plugged into a power strip.  The motor can not be over three inches in diameter, measured on the outside of the case.  The entire machine must be no larger than 12" X 12" X 18".  NOTHING can extend out from this space.  The monorails will be 2" X  8" dimensional lumber; two at ten feet long. You will start in the middle of your rail, attached to your opponent by a nylon strap.  The two rails will straddle a six foot deep hole.  Your goal is to pull the other team into the hole!!!  The machine must not extend more than six inches down from the top edge of the rail.  GOOD LUCK!  (All five teams finished and competed.) 

 
Could this be Jimi Hendrix?  (Extra points for costumes...)
Welding the chassis.
Second place team.
Day of the war!  Mounting on monorail.
Motors finished
Eye in the sky...