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(...) IMO the wooden bases should be considered a failed experiment. The piping can still be used with the "bucket-bases", and then theoretically we only need some more piping and several hundred feet of rope. I can pick up the rope - Home Depot and (...) (24 years ago, 9-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug)
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| | Re: SuperTrain 2001 layout - Dual main lines?
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In lugnet.org.ca.nalug, Steve Chapple writes: <snip> Steve, Can you bring some hardcopy layouts on Saturday, with some of the different ideas you've had? I'll confess, sporadic opportunity for Lugnet-ing this week, and a lot of ideas getting tossed (...) (24 years ago, 9-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug)
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| | Re: Show prep on Jan 13 (was Re: SuperTrain 2001 - I'll be there)
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(...) Can do. Am doing, in fact. (...) no hacksaw, no mitre box. 1 drill, 1 jigsaw. (...) For now, I think leave them at your parents as long as they've got the room. (and don't mind!) (...) Yah, probably a good idea. I'm not sure if we want to (...) (24 years ago, 9-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug)
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| | Re: SuperTrain 2001 layout - Dual main lines?
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(...) 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 (...) (24 years ago, 9-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: SuperTrain 2001 layout - Mountain Switching
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I cut some of my switches with very satisfying result. I have pictures and will scan them one of these days. Eric (24 years ago, 8-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: SuperTrain 2001 layout - Switching Yard
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(...) Yup. A 60' layout is going to look pretty empty with only 1 train. I like (John's?) suggestion for doing 2 loops. (...) Cool. The more stuff we've got, the better. (...) I've got 13 of the longest connector, and a smattering of the smallest 2 (...) (24 years ago, 8-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: SuperTrain 2001 layout - Switching Yard
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Michel Magnan wrote in message ... (...) To get more trains moving at once, we would have to cut out some of the long sidings in the center to make room for the second loop. IMO, not a problem. "More running locos are better than more stationary (...) (24 years ago, 8-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: SuperTrain 2001 layout - Switching Yard
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SRC wrote in message ... (...) Without messing with polarity switching, a simple solution would be to add an extra main line to the center section for a total of four lines. This way, you can have two loops running the full length of the layout. [1] (...) (24 years ago, 8-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Show prep on Jan 13 (was Re: SuperTrain 2001 - I'll be there)
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Only a few days before Saturdays work bee, a few other questions. James, could you soak off the labels from the Lego pails before Saturday? I found about 15 minutes in hot water and the label peeled off nicely. James, do you have any of the (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug)
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| | Re: SuperTrain 2001 layout - Switching Yard
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I agree with John, that it would be best if you had atleast two separate loops of track. (I still like Chris' "law" that the continuous loop(s) not run along the branch of a switch.) With a layout that size, if only one locomotive can run at a time, (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: SuperTrain 2001 layout - Switching Yard
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(...) That's the only thing I don't like about this layout - It's one HUGE loop with tons of sidings. The main "problem" is the three main tracks running the length of the main section. There could be one "loop" for each cross-over, but that would (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Ah, yes. Good idea. Steve, can you do a quick diagram of where you're (theoretically) putting the tables? One for each basic layout that you've done would help a lot, I think. I've been getting confused too. Thanks, James (24 years ago, 6-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug)
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| | Re: SuperTrain 2001 layout - Switching Yard
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(...) A quick suggestion that will save you some time: Pre-assemble your straight track into 4 piece long segments. You should be able to find a box large enough to carry them. That way, when you're setting up at the show, you'll be able to do it (...) (24 years ago, 6-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: SuperTrain 2001 layout - Switching Yard
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I like your yard, Steve. James' yard was less dense, but it did look nice and tidy. I just realized that there is only one loop of track. With a layout this size, it would make sense to have several things moving around simultaneously. Otherwise, it (...) (24 years ago, 6-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: SuperTrain 2001 layout
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SRC wrote in message ... (...) You lost me. How do you come up with 750 sq ft. if the layout is moved away from a wall by a few feet? Perhaps a diagram would help ... -- John (remove the obvious to reply) (24 years ago, 6-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug)
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| | Re: SuperTrain 2001 layout - Switching Yard
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(...) (URL) shot is of the "industrial side" with the switching yard and the container, oil and auto depots/yards. The empty spot in the lower corner is for hand-outs - there's a matching one on the "town side". SRC StRuCtures (24 years ago, 6-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.trains)
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(...) I agree with you on all points, but don't you think 750 sq. ft. with nothing in it but us and our coats will look silly? SRC (24 years ago, 6-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug)
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| | Re: SuperTrain 2001 layout - Switching Yard
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(...) True - there's no shortage of _floor_ space, and I can always add more tables, but at $1/foot out of my pocket (hopefully reimbursed but no garauntee) I'd like to make maximum use of space. Also, I have to stay within reach of the edge of the (...) (24 years ago, 6-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: SuperTrain 2001 layout - Switching Yard
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(...) Yeah - I noticed that AFTER I'd posted it - there should be another switch in there, plus there's still more to add to the totals. Between Michel and I we have almost 250 curved segments which should be plenty. Straights are another story (...) (24 years ago, 6-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Grain elevator ideas
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(...) I have a small bag full of MB 1x1x1/3 rounds. Of course, most are grey. Mouldy grain? :-) (24 years ago, 6-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug)
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