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How to Alter the Speed of a Disney Monorail Toy Car

Many people assume toy monorails only entertain children. Yet, the Disney Monorail Toy kit can occupy people of any age. One of the draws comes from the ability to customize and take care of the Disney Monorail to maximize efficiency and fun. The main key to altering the speed of a Disney Monorail involves the science of physics, as reducing friction will let you alter the speed of the Monorail.

Things You'll Need

WD-40
Small vacuum
Air compression kit

Instructions

- 1
  Remove debris from the track. The track will accumulate dirt, dust, food and other junk over the course of time. Any such item can ruin your Disney Monorail's speed. Use compressed air to blow debris from the track, then vacuum the track.
- 2
  Remove the monorail car from the track. Spray the wheels and other external components with WD-40. This will reduce the friction and increase the speed by optimizing the contact points between the train and the track.
- 3
  Lubricate the interior parts of the train car. Gears need to be regularly lubricated to maximize efficiency. Once you've completed this, place the train back on the track. You will notice a significant speed boost.

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