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Strong Wind Vs.Train On A Bridge

That's not suppose to happen.
newtboysays...

If tracks were perfect, it should make no noticeable difference...until you fall over, then being stationary is obviously preferable.
BUT...tracks aren't perfect, so the train being bounced side to side WOULD make it easier to be pushed over.
Also, curves have a slight angle to them, so trains going a certain speed will remain flat in the curve...so going too fast or too slow puts you off balance. It's hard to tell if that piece of track is curved.
Wheels are designed so they are ALWAYS using static friction , even when moving. The portion of the wheel in contact with the ground is stationary. (except when skidding)

eric3579said:

Question: Does a slow moving vehicle (train or truck) have more, less or the same chance of tipping then vehicles not moving? Assuming the winds impact is perpendicular to the vehicle. I would guess stopped would do better. Does the contact of wheels with the surface have more friction when stopped thus harder to push over? Anyone?

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