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Anyone fancy a challenge?

Post by ge_rik » Mon Dec 19, 2022 12:23 pm

How about something like this in model form, re-gauging automatically from 32mm to 45mm gauge?

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Post by drewzero1 » Fri May 19, 2023 6:06 am

I have been mystified by variable gauge systems ever since learning about the Talgo. For me a big benefit of modeling is gaining an understanding of how mechanical systems work, and I don't think I can really grasp this mechanism from a description or an animation... so if I ever somehow find myself with more time than projects, I'll have to keep this in mind. :scratch:

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Post by Phil.P » Fri May 19, 2023 11:12 am

There are simpler sysyems:
Variable gauge - old-school
Variable gauge - old-school
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Post by ge_rik » Fri May 19, 2023 2:10 pm

Phil.P wrote: Fri May 19, 2023 11:12 am There are simpler sysyems:
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Post by philipy » Fri May 19, 2023 3:22 pm

Presumably thats a system invented by Boudica, before she found out how to attach the sythe blades?
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