StuartM Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 I built this transparent test truck as an aid to building my own 2mm track as being able to see what is happening at the rail to wheel interface is incredibly helpful for finding those annoying tight spots and other such problems associated with poor running. Its an idea that could be rescaled to any gauge and would even be helpful to people using rtr track I made this a 6 wheel truck purposely to test my track for not only shunters but also for co-co locos eg: 31,37,47,50 etc. should any manufacture take my idea on board I think it would be an excellent idea to make the plastic optical in such a way that it magnifys the wheel/railhead for easier viewing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Trainshed Terry Posted November 22, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 22, 2012 Clever clogs but it is a great idea Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartM Posted February 13, 2013 Author Share Posted February 13, 2013 A short video showing the merits of my Transparent Test Truck, You'll notice the shunter is more footsure than the truck but the truck tends run more smoothly with the weight of Gods hand pushing it through the track work, still the video gets the point over Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torr Giffard LSWR 1951-71 Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 ....great idea Stuart. Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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