Portable, flexible, and adaptable train system

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2011-04-12

2011-04-12

Morano, S. Joseph (Department: 3617)

Railways: surface track

Portable track

Simulated roadbeds

C238S01000B, C238S01000B, C238S01000B, C446S444000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07922101

ABSTRACT:
A train system includes a track and at least one train component. Connectable and detachable segments join to form the track. Each segment includes a main body with an upper running surface upon which train components run. A receiving chamber is formed within the main body. A pair of track members extend outwardly from opposed sides of the main body. A connector component, with a neck portion and a distal portion, extends outwardly from the main body opposite the receiving chamber and engages the receiving chamber of another segment. The segments move in up-down and side-to-side directions. Each train component connects to the track by a pair of rail guides that engage the opposed sides of the main body. A spring element connected between the rail guides operates a switch element to drive a drive member, which engages the upper running surface to move the train component along the track.

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