Test Track II
June 2021
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Track Specs:
1:35 scale Track Gauge: 26mm Length: 680mm Width: 200mm Height: 250mm Number of components: 180
Design Time: 15h Print Time: 55h Post Processing Time: 2h Assembly Time: 1.5h Printer: Prusa MK3S+ Nozzle Diameter: 0.3mm |
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The second iteration of the new track type remained largely similar to the first, with only incremental refinements in detail.
The largest alteration was offsetting the spine standoffs by half of a tie spacing to increase the track rigidity by essentially doubling the frequency of connection points per section.
Additionally, the tie spacing was increased by 5mm to a total distance of 25mm, in turn reducing the total number of ties required while having a near negligible change in rail stiffness.
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Some laid out "exploded views" of how the track and supports fit together.
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Alterations to the base of the supports and footers were made, including adding hexagonal plates with decorative bolts as well as more simple and discrete connections between the supports and footers.
The base securement was reverted to the original method of using a singular screw that goes through the footer from the bottom and threads into the underside of the column.
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Renders of Test Track II
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Train IV on the final assembly of Track Test II
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After being assembled, inspected, and validated, this track was ready to be used on a full layout. See it function via the following link: