Is anybody aware of any model rail systems that include vertical tracks, at a 90 degree angle to the horizontal? I would like to make a track that runs along my the top of my book cases and down the sides.
I understand that I will probably have to include some sort of "hill" to climb at each corner (so it goes out, around and back in), since the train wouldn't be able to make such a sharp change in direction.
Thanks!
Most trains will have trouble with a 4 or 5% grade. That is 4 or 5 inches up or down in 100 inches.
If you are really serious, you might investigate a roller coaster. Trains aren't going to be able to do a 90 degree bend.
I seem to remember something like this about 10 or so years ago. It was a toy train that had vertical trackwork to attach to a wall and the tracks continued onto the floor.
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I seem to remember something like this about 10 or so years ago. It was
a toy train that had vertical trackwork to attach to a wall and the tracks continued onto the floor.
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I believe what I think I remember might have been something by K'nex:
"Frank Rosenbaum" wrote in news:ZavFf.183$ snipped-for-privacy@fe03.lga:
Ah... yes. I was originally thinking about a sort of connected train, like a monorail, but now a roller coaster makes much more sense. Thanks!
You are welcome.
To get the 'train' to climb you will need a rack or chain that the 'train' can latch onto the way a rollercoaster does to get it up the first hill.
David repied:
*** Ah... yes. I was originally thinking about a sort of connected train, like a monorail, but now a roller coaster makes much more sense. Thanks!----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Something like the K'nex "Rippin' Rocket" perhaps:
An elevator.
Folks:
Has everybody forgotten the TYCO Super Turbo Train?
If you have, I deeply apologize for the reminder.
You can probably buy one on E bay for about 99 cents plus shipping.
Cordially yours: Gerard P.
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Wow!!! That brings a whole new meaning to Magna Traction.
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