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1962 AMT Turnpike Slot Car System - $550 (Warwick)
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Key Features of the AMT Model Turnpike
Remote Control Steering: A significant departure from typical slot cars, the AMT cars allowed the driver to control the steering wheel, and thus the car's direction, remotely.
Lane Changing: The system incorporated crossover track sections, enabling cars to change lanes.
Unique Track System: The track featured a distinctive design with multiple rails for both power delivery and the steering mechanism, rather than the standard single slot.
Focus on Driving, Not Just Racing: Unlike traditional slot cars designed for speed and racing, the AMT system was more about the driving experience and control, even incorporating elements like spinning out and recovering.
1:24 Scale: The cars and track were designed for the 1:24 or 1:32 scale, making them larger than the more common HO (half-O) scale slot cars.
How it Worked
Power and Control: The track's rails supplied power to the car's motor, while separate contacts were used to send steering commands.
Guide Flag: A swiveling guide flag on the underside of the car engaged the rails to keep it on the track and in the correct lane.
Controller: A hand controller was used to send electrical signals for steering, accelerating, and changing lanes.
Track Design: The track included special sections for lane changing and likely had a more intricate rail design to accommodate the steering and lane-switching functions. If you know..you know..The most exciting Slot car track ever made IMO. You will need alot of Room for this. Set comes with 3 running cars and one extra car plus all the pieces you need (connectors, (4) Steering Wheel Contrrollers, Power Pack plus extras Also included is another box of Track (needs to be cleaned) that if added would make this set Monsterous! $550 cash