Jay,
Some years back (15-20) there was a model futuristic train that was similar 
to the race car tracks.  Part of it functioned on a horizontal surface and 
then ran on the track up a wall.  I don't know if it is still made, but just 
about everything is available on Ebay.  As far as any other type of regular 
model train of the standard variety (HO, Lionel, etc...) I do not know of 
any.
Hope this was of some help.
Best regards,
Rick

Director of Operations/Curator
Indiana Railway Museum
P.O. Box 150
French Lick, IN 47145
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jay Heuman" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2006 4:26 PM
Subject: electric/model train on vertical wall?


> Greetings all!
>
> I had this fantastical concept for a wall mural to incorporate an
> electric/model train.  It occurs to me such electric/model trains function
> because of gravity -- running on horizontal track (with a maximum grade of
> 3% or 3.5%).  But I'm writing in the off chance someone knows of a
> electric/model train design that can run on a vertical surface . . .
> perpendicular to the wall.  Anyone?
>
> Thank you in advance for any advice and/or guesses!
>
> Best wishes, sincerely,
>
> Jay Heuman
> Curator of Education
> Salt Lake Art Center
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