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Re: More fun with TD...
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Tue, 10 Oct 2000 20:59:21 GMT
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In lugnet.org.ca.nalug, Michel Magnan writes:
> I am not sure how solid the tables are if there is a full opening on one side
> of the layout, I think it might open up fairly easily. I we have an opening
> in the outer ring, then more legs have to be made. There will be 2N+2 legs,
> where N equals the number of tables.
OK. I was just throwing ideas around. :)
> As to the width, 61 inches would be impossible to reach from just one
> side. If there are derailings, we need to be able to fix the problem. That
> would suggest a center hole.
Well, presumably, a 61 inch span could be gotten at from either side... We
almost need a part of the layout being 61 deep if we want to have any depth
for more buildings.
> Having the controllers outside is an interesting idea, when we had derails and
> no one was manning the controls it took a mad dive into the middle to turn off
> the power. A kill switch on the outside would do for this problem. I
> wouldn't want the controllers to be jostled too much and fall to the ground.
> As well they would have to be out of the reach of spectators, unless we limit
> the maximum speed.
Good point. I was just thinking about a couple of the other layouts there
that were outside operated - but come to think of it, those were all DCC,
which limits the options of pesky kids. ;)
> I like the 'sloped' tables, staggered one third of a table going down. It
> would allow track at a different angle from the usual.
I really liked the look of that as well. Gives us some variation, which is
all I've been aiming for with my weird table layouts. :)
> As far as bridges are concerned, I don't want us to plan more than Steve or
> John can supply. But they sure are nice!
I've considered trying my hand at a trestle bridge... probably not something
we want over an open space, but if we do make/improvise a lowered area, it
could be cool.
> Sorry I was so late in replying, it looks like others gave you the address for
> the tables. The old set of instructions was clearer than the current set. I
> could drop off a sample for you to examine while you were building more. Do
> we really want many more tables, I was hoping to replace most of my rolling
> stock with MOCs, so I wouldn't have nearly the amount of material to show.
I wasn't thinking of more tables, so much as getting all the tables we have
ready... I seem to recall you saying that you didn't think the roundhouse
would be ready - I was offering to take on the other stuff that needed doing
(several legs, IIRC) so that you could free up time for the roundhouse.
James
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