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A pendulum gears the axle down and keeps the movement smooth. Via the planetary gear, the center pole turns against the platform, which makes the carousel look faster than it really is. Crankshafts move the horses up and down as they circle the pole.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can also turn the carousel by hand and follow the mechanism in slow motion. 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