Mike-890194 Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 Hi Guys. Looking to show of the Tilt features of our new APT. What is the max radius curve you can run that still triggers the Tilt? Planning to build in flexi track so not constrained by the biggest set track curves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going Spare Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 If I am barking up the wrong tree, no doubt others will put me right but I thought the tilting effect was a very much simplified version of the real thing inasmuch as each bogie pivots as a curve is encountered and, in model form, by a cam transfers that movement to the tilting mechanism so that the amount of tilt corresponds to the radius of the curve. In that way, there is no "trigger", the tilt is progressive as soon as the vehicle leaves straight track. It will no doubt be a matter of trial and error to determine at which radius of curvature the tilt becomes perceptible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissaf Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 It could also be logically argued that as Radius 4 is the largest radius that Hornby do [excluding flex track], that the tilting mechanism has not been designed for or tested to offer significant tilting above that fourth radius. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96RAF Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 Using a bit of flexi track make a transition from the straight to fourth radius and watch as the train moves into the curve.You could also build in a bit of cant on the curves to over-emphasise the cam induced tilt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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