First there is a vision. A plan can then be made on how to execute this vision.
The Bi-Polar Express is a steam locomotive pulling circus cars. The two Polar Bears on our logo are newbies to Black Rock City. Please show them ' - - - - - - - - - - ' (you fill in the blanks).
Transporting wild animals around BRC, giving tours, chugging along, this train will be the brainchild of three Camp Upsie Dasium members and previous Mutant Vehicle builders.
Transporting wild animals around BRC, giving tours, chugging along, this train will be the brainchild of three Camp Upsie Dasium members and previous Mutant Vehicle builders.
A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE BUILDERS
Hello, I am Dr. Galaxo Magic. My first year at BurningMan was 2001. From 2001-2006 the folks I camped with built art cars along the 'party barge' lines. I always wanted to have something more aesthetically pleasing than the rolling party. In 2011 and 2012 with my campmate Captain Danger Shipwreck we built Beau Le'Phant (the pink elephant).
2014 saw a new campmate Allen (Uncle Charlie) step up and become the owner of a new Mutant Vehicle. He bought and is refurbishing a 1987 Cushman Turf Truckster.
Though we toyed with ideas that would go with this year's theme (camel, a new Beau Le'Phant, a magic carpet), ultimately we decided on a idea that could serve for several years. I first suggested a train, we loved it, Allen suggested Bi-Polar Express, we loved it. As the idea has grown, we have added elements to make this as exciting as Beau Le'Phant.
Hello, I am Dr. Galaxo Magic. My first year at BurningMan was 2001. From 2001-2006 the folks I camped with built art cars along the 'party barge' lines. I always wanted to have something more aesthetically pleasing than the rolling party. In 2011 and 2012 with my campmate Captain Danger Shipwreck we built Beau Le'Phant (the pink elephant).
2014 saw a new campmate Allen (Uncle Charlie) step up and become the owner of a new Mutant Vehicle. He bought and is refurbishing a 1987 Cushman Turf Truckster.
Though we toyed with ideas that would go with this year's theme (camel, a new Beau Le'Phant, a magic carpet), ultimately we decided on a idea that could serve for several years. I first suggested a train, we loved it, Allen suggested Bi-Polar Express, we loved it. As the idea has grown, we have added elements to make this as exciting as Beau Le'Phant.
We will recycle, reuse and repurpose many of Beau Le'Phants' components. Now to the base vehicle…
The Engine is the main component of any train.
We start with a base vehicle:
1987 Cushman Turf Truckster
Gas powered 22HP engine
The Cushman will be rebuilt into the Engine and Coal Car of a classic Steam Engine.
We start with a base vehicle:
1987 Cushman Turf Truckster
Gas powered 22HP engine
The Cushman will be rebuilt into the Engine and Coal Car of a classic Steam Engine.
The Cushman Turf Truckster is a beast of a machine.
Built to move heavy loads. Built to last.
Here is the Truckster stripped to our starting point.
The base is a blank canvas, waiting to take shape.