In this web content, the author recounts their experience with Meccano and their discovery of a replica of Da Vinci’s self-powered cart at Dover Transport Museum. They discuss the various theories and interpretations of how the cart was powered and steered, including an analysis of Da Vinci’s sketch and research conducted by scholars and museums. The author then describes their own Meccano model of the cart and the challenges they faced in reproducing the clockwork mechanism. They also mention their plans for further development and experimentation with the design. The content does not contain any controversial information or particularly surprising or unique elements.
https://selmec.org.uk/articles/112-leonardo-da-vinci-s-self-powered-cart