Workshops

The Trolley Museum of New York invites those interested in participating in the 14^th Annual Artists’ Soapbox Derby to attend a hands-on workshop on how to design and build a derby car.  The Soapbox Derby will be held on Sunday, August 17, 2008 at 1PM on lower Broadway in Kingston, NY.

The Workshop Series will be held in the Trolley Museum Display and Restoration Shop at 89 East Strand.  The workshops are free, but you must make a reservation to attend one of the workshops.  The dates of the workshops are: July 26^th, August 2^nd, 9^th & 16^th, all beginning at 1PM.  Some tools and materials will be available, but workshop participants are encouraged to bring their own materials and tools.

For information contact: Nancy Donskoj, 845-338-8473

                                          Steve Ladin, 845-331-3399

Sample of basic chassis design

Diagram of basic chassis

Material list for above design:

1-sheet 3/4" plywood
1-1 1/2 " dowel
1-2x4
clothesline rope
4-wheels with axel or metal rods
carriage bolts, washers, eye hooks etc.