Round The Bend

That is some lean on that locomotive, veering to its' left on that curve.

Even, though the roadbed is pitched, so that the locomotive leans to the left, into the left curve, what gets me is how the darn thing don't fall over into the property and house.

BUT, if the roadbed was level, then the locomotive, depending on its' speed might fall over to its' right, I'm not scientifically knowledgeable to know and give the scientific reason(s), other than the locomotive generates a force of inertia, due to its' mass, speed and weight, while in motion and at a change of direction.

Try with an inexpensive locomotive running on a level track, especially at a curve and with varying speeds, to cause the locomotive to fall over.

Then, bank/pitch the curved track section into itself, run the locomotive at varying speeds and you will notice the locomotive, for the most [part will not readily fall over, unless you make it fly and regardless of bank/pitch, notation' will help!!!!!

That's why all roadways at curves are pitched into the curve, to prevent an automobile, locomotive, race horse, horse and wagon, race car, etc., from falling over to the opposite/outside of the curve.

Ralph

Looks like a normal super-elevated curve to me.

Much ado about nothing...

Agreed! Obviously the effect of a long telephoto lens.

tis good to know that Henny Penny is alive and well!

RJL...Magnatraction.

Rick

.......nope......its definately gonna tip over........

Much ado about nothing...

Geez Rich... A little harsh.  The fella just posted a nice pic and noticed it leaning.  It would have been good enough to stop at, "Looks like a normal super-elevated curve to me".  

You could have used this opportunity to teach all of us novices something about super elevated curves instead of making the poster feel bad for sharing a photo.

Besides, how are we going to ever get our Community Ranking number any lower like yours if we don't participate on the forum?