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Re: CFD: ReddiFest Train Layout
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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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