questions about 60197 - city train

[ks6349]

Data I found on web -- dimension of the track is 73cm x 101cm

I'd like to know, if I can reduce the track size and the train still runs correctly? 73cm is too big for my available area.

[Pdaitabird]

The track included with the set makes an oval.  Unfortunately, Lego doesn't make any smaller radius standard-gauge track.

[ks6349]

As I run the train faster and faster, the train will lose out of the track? Is it possible to fix the issue? I like to see them running super fast 

[Pdaitabird]

One possibility is to raise the outer side of the curves by one or two layers of plates. This would "bank" the curves like a racetrack.

Another option is @coaster's large-radius track, but that would require more space.

[Roadmonkeytj]

13 hours ago, Pdaitabird said:

One possibility is to raise the outer side of the curves by one or two layers of plates. This would "bank" the curves like a racetrack.

a caution about this.  Too much bank and a stopped train falls off the track top first.  

[ks6349]

How about adding walls besides the curves? Would it hit the train so badly when colliding  with high speed

5 hours ago, Roadmonkeytj said:

a caution about this.  Too much bank and a stopped train falls off the track top first.  

How about adding walls besides the curves? Would it hit the train so badly when colliding  with high speed

 

[MAB]

It's going to look rather naff on a smaller track anyway. How big is the area? You could always display it going backwards and forwards on a straight piece of track. You can use an arduino to reverse it and stop it falling off the ends.