The original set released in the early 1970s gave the customer a 1/2 amp transformer which was reported to give children electric shocks when they went to fix a stalled or 'de-railed' car. The track (which stayed the same throughout successive generations of cars) was wide enough for two cars side by side and had raised edges along both sides to prevent the cars from leaving the track. A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item (including handmade items). This gave the customer a 1/2 amp back, for 3 years Tyco tried to make a go of the command control revamp called 'TCR' but it never caught on, stalls and derails were always a problem. This meant that a Jam Car was relatively easy to pass, or manoeuvred automatically out of the way as you approached (as a lapped vehicle would in a race). TCR sets are now relatively collectable items on internet auction sites. Like Matchbox's Powertrack, some cars featured lights. As a response Ideal changed the transformer in the mid 1970s to a 1/4 amp transformer; this was barely enough to run one car, when players used 2 cars plus the jam cars it was very hard to maintain the rhythm needed to keep the cars rolling properly with such low amperes.

Condition is Used. TCR sets came with "jam cars", a slow moving drone which both racers had to avoid crashing into. The resultant bias of having one driven wheel forced the car to run (up against the raised edge) in one or other of the lanes.

Not Tested.

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Shipment arrived earlier then expected and in great condition. This amount is subject to change until you make payment. TCR cars were matchbox sized and much smaller than Scalextric cars.

For additional information, see the Global Shipping Program, VTG.1977/78 IDEAL TCR TOTAL CONTROL RACING, RACING VANS N’ JAM SLOTLESS RACE SET, Varies based on location and shipping method, Ideal TCR Total Control Racing #77 Porsche Turbo MK2 HO SLOTLESS SLOT CAR Tested.

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In the UK the amps problem seems to be slightly different, for example, the Zig-Zag Jam Raceway set had a 3/4 amp power pack. Whichever configuration a car was set to would determine which two of the three power providing metal strips were being drawn from and, hence, which of the two controllers was for which car. Whilst the cars themselves rarely lasted (certainly not in the hands of a child), the track pieces remain indestructible to this day. Was a good way to evenly match cars of different generations, and detune a car that was too fast compared to the other car.

1993 UNUSED TYCO TCR Slotless Slot Car Total Control RACE SET 13ft + 3 Vehicles! The brass pads or shoes on the underside of the cars were easily knocked off and quick to wear away.

Tyco had the same problem with the first Command control sets (1978). For additional information, see the Global Shipping Program, This amount includes applicable customs duties, taxes, brokerage and other fees. They were controlled by the user by means of a trigger controller which also carried a toggle switch.

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Tyres, shoes and motors all had a short life and required frequent servicing and replacing. Whilst this did prevent TCR from having the stop/start, run-to-fetch-a-spun-vehicle nature of Scalextric (particularly in young hands), it did mean that a TCR race required no particular skill and the user of the faster car would always win. This did mean that (relatively) more track could be laid out in one room.

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Please enter 5 or 9 numbers for the ZIP Code. Total Control Racing (TCR) was a toy brand from Ideal which debuted in the late 1970s, similar to slot car sets, with approximately HO scale cars (and smaller scale semi-trailer trucks) that operated on a slotless …

In use, as a toy, TCR was compromised by three factors. Sellers declare the item's customs value and must comply with customs declaration laws. WOSTOO Dinosaur Tracks Toy Set Car Race Track Train Tracks Set With 1 Car And 3 Dinosaurs Toys For Boys Toddlers Kids Game Gifts Playset 4.2 out of 5 stars 273 £22.99 £ …

The two remaining cars were 'Jam Cars' which would run around the track when either or both of the trigger controllers were depressed.

When switched up, the car would travel in the outermost lane of the track, when switched down, the car would travel in the innermost lane of the track. Speedway?). The cars were all thrown to the outermost lane in every corner. The brass pads could be arranged in one of two possible configurations by the user.

Total Control Racing (TCR) was a toy brand from Ideal which debuted in the late 1970s, similar to slot car sets, with approximately HO scale cars (and smaller scale semi-trailer trucks) that operated on a slotless track. Later, more complex generations of TCR cars steered by means of the reversal of the motor triggering the steering mechanism of the front wheels to be fixed left or right. Real FX Slotless Racing Starting with the set up/unboxing experience, the set is remarkably (and very refreshingly) easy to set up and get racing, unlike some other more convoluted sets we’ve tried.

In reality it did not and required the player to bias the speed Equalizer bar more to limit a cheater using the outside wall centrifugal force to maintain top speed and not fly off the track. If you reside in an EU member state besides UK, import VAT on this purchase is not recoverable. Many spares in original packaging, as well as entire sets, individual cars and smaller selections of track are sold to collectors.

Since the cars would then naturally steers themselves immediately into the outermost lane, an overtaking manoeuvre could be effected by flicking the lane changer switch to make the car stay in the innermost lane down the straight before then being thrown by centrifugal force to the outside of the next corner in front of your opponent. This set is complete with three cars in good working condition tires … Because of this, the outermost lane in an oval track would always be the fastest lane to run in. If you reside in an EU member state besides UK, import VAT on this purchase is not recoverable. In the 1990s Tyco revamped the system.

The first generation of cars worked on the principle that, when the lane changing switch was flicked, the motor of the car would reverse direction, sending the power to only one of the rear wheels.

The act of changing lanes along a straight to pass your opponent would cause a relative drop in performance as the cars left one set of electric strips in the track and steered across to the other. A 15" straight and a 90 degree bend.

This listing is ONE (1) TYCO TCR, Total Control Racing, vintage 1993 Slotless HO scale slot car RACE SET. Something went wrong. International shipment of items may be subject to customs processing and additional charges.

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