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Re: latest layout photo
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lugnet.org.ca.nalug
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Thu, 5 Oct 2000 04:41:17 GMT
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James Brown wrote in message <39DBE42C.527B8E3C@shades-of-night.com>...
> About the only thing I don't like is no train yard... Maybe kick the • mountain
> higher on the layout, and run a short ladder off the outside track?
I agree with the need for an obvious train yard. One idea would be to
squeeze in two more 30" tables at the bottom center. Our total layout
dimensions
would increase from 120"x130" to 120"x150". Is this doable? [1]
If necessary, we could reduce the size of the open space in the center by
10".
> I'd like to get more of our rolling stock (ok, ok - Michel's rolling stock) • on
> the table instead of under it.
Indeed.
[1] Michel, please mail me the track designer file. It probably would
be easier to explain this with an example...
--
John
(remove the obvious to reply)
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| You are right, the switching yard stinks. But we can't fit 6 tracks AND have room for structures or a storage yard, in 30.5 inch width. Maybe moving the switching yard to the right side and the mountain and elevator to the bottom would be best. More (...) (24 years ago, 5-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug)
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| | Re: latest layout photo
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| Regarding it... I like the variety of track. Looks like lots of room for town in the top right, and industry in the top left? About the only thing I don't like is no train yard... Maybe kick the mountain higher on the layout, and run a short ladder (...) (24 years ago, 5-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug)
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