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An idea to try
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lugnet.trains
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Date:
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Thu, 23 Sep 1999 20:13:13 GMT
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Ben Fleskes idea:
> Make up three interweaving figure eight loops. Think of one figure eight
> with a track on either side of the main one. To do this requires 9 cross
> tracks. Setup a controller to each track. Build a custom train engine,
> then race them like slot cars. Go too fast, you'll through yourself off • the
> track on the curves. Too slow, and You'll be left in the dust.
I was curious what it would take to actually build such a thing and here is
what I came up with using Track Designer.
Requirements:
60 Straight Track
9 Cross Track
72 Curved Track
Area:
9'2" x 5'1"
Picture of layout:
http://www.nwlink.com/~ccdsl/layout.jpg
Seems to me you could build an engine that would not derail even at top
speed. Very exciting action in the middle though if all three meet!!!
Scott Smallbeck
scotts@contactics.com
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