Train Table Troubles.

[Sir E Fullner]

I am having problems with my train table. I have had it since 2005 and I hadn't noticed its problems until I bought my first LEGO train in 2007. I saw that it slowed down in various parts and the fact being was that it wasn't parallel with the table it was mounted on. There was a curve in the middle that caused the trains to slow down.

Does anyone know how to fix this problem?

P.S. I don't want to wreck the table it's mounted on.

Always entertaining, always pondering, always:

[Captain Green Hair]

Basically you are saying that your table is crooked right?

Adding beams to the bottom of the table deck might help to make it more straight, especially when you use glue and the extra beam is attached to a straight frame on both ends, making sure the beam is straight on top.

Hope that helps?

[frogstudio]

My trains usually slow down a bit on curves (even if layed down on the floor). this is mainly due to friction...

[Sir E Fullner]

Basically you are saying that your table is crooked right?

No, the table isn't bent, the plywood is.

[Modulex Guy]

Can we get a picture of your table set up?

I have built my fair share of train tables, shelves, and work benches to work out how to properly re-enforce and support them.

[Brickviller]

I've had the same problem with my trains on a bended table. We added some frame work underneath it and now my trains run as smooth as they can

[simonwillems]

Hmm, maybe there is moist between the layers of plywood?

I am having the problem of varying trainspeed all the time, having set up my trains in the attic of a hundred year old house which over time sank in the soil a few centimeters on one side....

[CarrollFilms]

Ok, I don't know if this is usual but I have 50 9V Straight Tracks as my straight aways, and then a 4 piece curve, my train will sometimes slow down on the turns, depends on the notch I have it turned to, so it pretty much means your fine, unless the plywood is beending the track upward. It would be nice if we could see a picture.

Edited August 16, 2010 by CarrollFilms

[The Yellow Brick]

My Train layout is based on a carpeted floor and I've noticed that the trains seem to slow down on curves and speeds up on straights.

[Sir E Fullner]

Thanks for all of your help, guys. I will put all of your ideas in mind to fix my table. This topic is now closed.

Edited August 17, 2010 by efullner