Why I asked,,, Curve riser pitch angle question??

[KRM]

Guys,

As I said in my first thread,

 I have some Pre-war American Flyer track that has a pitch.

Here is why I asked in the first place,,,, there must have been someone at American Flyer in 1934 to 36 that thought a pitch on the curved rails was a good thing. Maybe check with Northwoods Flyer to see if I am wrong. You tell me?

 Am I nuts?????  

 

 

 

 

 

 

[AF53]

Kev - The only reason I'm aware of for the "Banked Track" was because of speed. I have more than a few of the clockwork trains from the teens through the twenties and without the banking of the track they would probably derail.

[AF53]

Kev - I just read the 1933 catalog. And I Quote "American Flyer Track is scientifically banked higher on the outside rail to permit high speeds."

[ADCX Rob]

If you change your terminology to "canting" or "Super-elevation" you might get some more input and ideas.

[KRM]

Ray, I knew I was there on this one.

Rob I have used the words Canting and superelevation in the other post, check it out,  but your correct, knowing now what I do,, I should of named the post diffrent.

 I have been running a lot of trains today and find nothing wrong with the canting or operation on the track,,,and it looks cool to. I like it .

[ADCX Rob]

It should pose no problems with short, fast trains.

[Northwoods Flyer]

Kev,

I believe that the replies here are right on.  The track was designed to allow trains to travel at "high speed" without derailing.  Both the curve and straight tracks were super-elevated.

 

In 1936 the track designed for the whistle in the Hiawatha and the Hudson tenders were produced with a 4th rail and they were also super-elevated.

 

 

Enjoying the World's Greatest Hobby

Northwoods Flyer

[KRM]

ADCX Rob

It should pose no problems with short, fast trains.

I am having no problem with slow long trains of over 14 cars.