I don't understand how this works

[Monty]

I had quite a few of these cars as a kid, but they weren't motorized.  What is propelling these cars?  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XI9zyhs7u8s

[snacktruck67]

electricity

[Monty]

electricity

Thanks, Captain Obvious.  As I said, these are basically 1/64 non-motorized diecast cars. What is keeping them moving along?   

Edited August 10, 2015 by Monty

[Crazy Ed]

 

I had quite a few of these cars as a kid, but they weren't motorized.  What is propelling these cars?  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XI9zyhs7u8s

  Here ya go:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTEa2dPvI30

 

[XL500]

I believe the Matchbox Motorway actually had a long spring running through the slots, which hooked onto the cars and dragged them along in place. Now you know where all the NOISE comes from! I acquired one of these sets many years ago in a lot along with HO slot cars that I was purchasing. Couldn't get rid of that thing, show after show! Finally, I just traded it away for something, I don't even recall what. Hardcore Matchbox guys can probably give you a better explanation, maybe try a Matchbox club site?

That's all I've got for ya... Ernie :>)

 

Edited August 12, 2015 by XL500