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Re: Tilting Space Train=COOL!
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lugnet.trains
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Thu, 16 Aug 2001 22:36:40 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, James Mathis writes:
> If you haven't already checked this space train out on BrickShelf, I
> encourage you to do so. Middle section tilts. Looks like the tilting
> mechanism is an inclined axis of rotation similar in principle to Eric
> Brok's tilting Metroliner. I am wondering if the application in the tilting
> space train is forced-tilt at one end with the opposite end free to
> pivot/rotate about a universal joint.
Based on this pic:
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=63604
I think you are right. The vehicle is on an S curve but tilts strongly in
one direction even though the angles of the end units w.r.t. the center are
the same (in opposite directions, relatively speaking).
Need to see the mechanism to know for sure.
Agree it's pretty spiffy though! Nice work Sandy.
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| If you haven't already checked this space train out on BrickShelf, I encourage you to do so. Middle section tilts. Looks like the tilting mechanism is an inclined axis of rotation similar in principle to Eric Brok's tilting Metroliner. I am (...) (23 years ago, 16-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains)
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