Track set with rotating intersection for toy trains

Details Track set with rotating intersection for toy trains Track set with rotating intersection for toy trains

1994-02-10

1995-08-15

Oberleitner, Robert J.

Railways

Turntables

Locks

104 35, 104DIG1, 238 10E, 246415A, 446433, 446447, B61J 100, E01B 700

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054409969

ABSTRACT:
A track set as set forth for use with a toy train or the like includes a pair of mirror image C-shaped track portions coupled to a circular base. A circular platform is rotatably supported upon the base and includes a plurality of track segments supported thereon. The track segments include orthogonally intersecting straight track portions as well as offset arcuate curved portions symmetrically arranged upon the platform. The base further defines an upwardly extending annular rim which defines a plurality of notches equally spaced thereupon. A platform lock includes a pivotable handle receivable within the notches to securely position the platform at a selected rotational position and thereby align selected track segments of the platform with the C-shaped track portions. The travel path of the track set may be configured to provide a figure-eight, a peanut-shape, and a pair of separate distinct circular travel paths.

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