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From: Boebert@MIT-MULTICS.ARPA
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Subject: Flanges
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Date: Wed, 29-Jan-86 13:54:06 EST
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It should be noted that flanges, on full-scale and large-scale models,
do not keep the train on the track during "normal" running; this is done
by the physics of a coned wheel riding on arched track.  Flanges come
into play only on very tight corners and (primarily) while going through
switchwork.  You can tell when flanges are doing their thing by the
squealing of flange against rail.