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Subject:	Re: SuperTrain 2001 layout - Dual main lines?
Newsgroups:	lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.trains
Date:	Wed, 10 Jan 2001 02:25:48 GMT
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In lugnet.org.ca.nalug, Steve Chapple writes: > In lugnet.org.ca.nalug, John Koob writes: > > SRC wrote in message ... > > > In lugnet.org.ca.nalug, John Koob writes: > > > > I just realized that there is only one loop of track... > > > > That's the only thing I don't like about this layout... > One solution is the automated reversing loops I mentioned before. > > The other solution is to have the lower "cross-over" return to > the same "side of the tracks" on both sides of the bridge. Here's the town, bridge and switching yard as I currently have them. http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=26675 http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=26676 http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=26674 At the moment, my method of running multiple trains is just that - run multiple trains on the one main loop. It's so long that two or three trains can run on it for quite awhile before catching up (assuming that we find some similar engine loads/strengths). Having one train chasing another might turn out to be more popular with the crowds anyway. I'm certainly open to suggestions though - I'll see what I can bring on Saturday. SRC StRuCtures

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		Re: SuperTrain 2001 layout - Dual main lines?
(...) With a bit of changing, there is certainly room for a small loop inside the town end. So, do we have a time/place for our Saturday get-together yet? Is it out a James'? We had talked about being able to come here, but we might want to be a (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.trains)

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		Re: SuperTrain 2001 layout - Dual main lines?
(...) I've already spent considerable time pondering this problem, but I haven't found a solution I liked. If I were to add a table in the middle and shuffle/squeeze the track on both sides to accommodate a fourth "main" line as you suggest, there's (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.trains)

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