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Hi All,
A couple shows ago we had a 60+ car train with two front puller engines and
a pusher engine at the tail. We had to be a bit careful not to "pop a
knuckle" (that makes me smile to say that) but with that kind of load the
engines had a real prototype speed acceration (slow!!!).
SteveB
www.PNLTC.org
Larry Pieniazek wrote in message <36EDDA19.56E2E367@voyager.net>...
> Ben Fleskes wrote:
> >
> > Now that's an idea! The GMLTC layout would fit very nicely in the middle • of a
> > PNLTC display. Actually, probably best not a good idea since the crowd • may run
> > our layout over trying to get a good look at the masterful creation GMLTC • has
> > created.
>
> I'd rather see them combined!
>
> Both layouts are modular. GMLTC has more modules under construction.
> What's needed are two relatively simple transition modules since GMLTC
> and PNLTC modules are built to different standards. Then, connect the
> modules together into one gargantuan layout.
>
> The PNLTC site has standards listed for the table:
> http://www.pnltc.org/Modular_Table.html
>
> I did not scan the plan (it's a pdf)... so these questions may be
> answered... what is the table height, and what is the track center
> position on a standard module. (that is, how many tracks, and measuring
> from the outside edge, what is the distance (in inches, studs, CM,
> whatever, although I think the modules are sized in studs) to the center
> of each track?
>
> If the tables are way off in height the transition module would need to
> be big enough to take care of the elevation change.
>
> A GMLTC module is not big enough to host a full circle of track, I don't
> think. John G probably knows the module dimensions. It's built all from
> LEGO so natch it's dimensioned in studs.
>
> Transition modules are not uncommon in the regular modular model
> railroad community, especially in HO, which had a lot of standards.
> N-Trak dominates N gauge, I think, so it's less common there. I have
> heard of N-Trak modular setups that have over 100 modules in them (from
> over 50 different people) that can host 2 and 300 car long trains. N
> guage is picky and does not forgive sloppiness, so that really speaks to
> the tight engineering on the modules.
>
> unfortunately, for us, there is a limit of about 20 cars between powered
> units, as the magnets just won't hold more than that together. And at
> 20, you have to start very very slowly and gently or you will "pop a
> knuckle" as they say.
>
> ++Lar
> <in his best Wedge voice>
> STILL waiting patiently to join the PNLTC as an
> associate/adjunct/distant member.
>
> But I have my GMLTC tee shirt already, and so do my kids. Nik wore his
> to school today.
>
> --
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