REVEAL 005 / On the move
How Do Trains Turn Without a Steering Wheel?
A train follows a bend without a steering wheel. This reveal looks beneath the carriage at the wheels and rails, where a clever change in rolling radius helps a wheelset follow a curve. Watch the mechanism, then look at the next passing train a little differently.
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