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Re: Latest Larger Layout
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Fri, 27 Oct 2000 00:02:06 GMT
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In lugnet.org.ca.nalug, James Brown writes:
In lugnet.org.ca.nalug, Steve Chapple writes:
OK - Here's an update using 7 large and 7 small.
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=18301

Looks good.  The only problem I see is that it short-circuits the loop.

Blast!  You're right - I missed the second inversion.  I guess there's
only one solution... http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=18311
I guess I can't saddle you with a 61"x61" mountain and not be willing
to up the ante on my own bridge by making it triple instead of double.
Part of me is hoping you'll say you can't do the giant mountain, so I
won't have to make the triple bridge.    8-)

SRC
StRuCtures
I was about to add a dig at James that my BB store had more parts in
it than his and noticed Darryl (Sharms?) store.  He is an Albertan!
Does anyone know him?  If he's in Calgary, we should contact him to
see if he'd like to help out with SuperTrain 2001.   Adam - know him?



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  Re: Latest Larger Layout
 
(...) Ok. I can't do the giant mountain. ;] Well... I probably could, but I'm dubious about transportation issues and modularity and access. 61 inches across won't fit in a van, or through a door, so it has to come apart at least once, which makes (...) (24 years ago, 27-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug)
  Re: Latest Larger Layout
 
(...) No comment on the mountain or bridge! I like this design, although I share concerns about both the mountain and the bridge. Some suggestions for it, however: - have the big siding on the outer loop (at the bottom) join back on to the main line (...) (24 years ago, 27-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug)
  SuperTrain 2001 (was Re: Latest Larger Layout)
 
Well I heard back from the main guy organizing SuperTrain 2001 and from Darryl at the same time. It turns out Darryl doesn't actually live in Calgary like we/I thought, but 2.5 hours south. (Lethbridge?) Hence he can't commit to attending either, (...) (24 years ago, 11-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug)

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  Re: Latest Larger Layout
 
(...) Looks good. The only problem I see is that it short-circuits the loop. (And I'm still being silent about a 61x61 mountain with 4 tunnels & a spiral) :) James James Brown's Parts Sale: (URL) parts, averaging $0.10 per piece. (24 years ago, 26-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug)

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