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Re: CFD: ReddiFest Train Layout
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lugnet.loc.uk
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Wed, 1 Mar 2000 23:08:32 GMT
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In lugnet.loc.uk, Lawrence Wilkes writes:
> I will complete an inventory of train stuff at the week end
I'm only interested in what you are bringing :-)
> I have 4 9v trains and one 4.5v
> I have a couple hundred lengths of track, some points.
> I have my Metrostation Plus
OK.
> I also have the start of the Metrostation Terminus, but this needs platforms
> to complete (as well as me completing the model!). See my previous post
> regarding number of platform pieces required.
> As I said in a previous post, it may not be the best idea to try to connect
> all the track in one layout anyway. How would you control all the trains on it?
> Might it be better if we have several visually connected layouts, but not
> physically connected. Everyone can keep their track separate that way and
> avoid collisions!
I agree - you must all remember your train controllers and connectors - I'm
going to have the 9V, 12V and 4.5V all connected via points.
> e.g. I could focus on a Metrotrain layout. Metro terminus, metrostation plus,
> and several metro liners running back and forth on my track. Someone else
> could then do a goods yard layout and run mine and others goods trains on it.
> Then we could have a channel tunnel section with the more recent trains. etc,
> etc.
> Still requires planning I suppose, even to get some visual.
> I have the track designer and am happy to play with it.
I have more trains than track so what would I do - who wants to be Railtrack?
When designing think long and thin because that will be the shape of the space
I can allocate.
> Anyone bringing a airport shuttle monorail? They always look nice mixed with
> trains.
I brought my Airport Shuttle to Jon's Fest - this time I'm bringing my Unitron
monorail for the space base.
> We could add an airport. I have several runway plates.
Remember time is of the essence - building time should be short so we can run
the trains for longer!
Carbon 60
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