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Re: Latest Larger Layout
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Date: 
Tue, 7 Nov 2000 00:49:30 GMT
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Michel wrote:
I had time to modify the layout, let me know what you think.  Only one
of the 3 stations, is really the station, (the one on the left), the
others represent dock plates only.  I downloaded the new registry on
my dads computer, but not at home yet.  I think you will figure out
the two petroleum tanks on the far left, the grain elevator on the
middle right, and a few roads foughed in.

Interesting...  http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=19572
The loop in the bottom left looks like it's been squished or something.  :-)
Why did you move the entire upper section down - to make more available
"slope-space" for the mountain facing outwards?  It means the monorail
can't change level inside the mountain, (which isn't that big a deal)
but also that the top is basically wasted isn't it?  I thought you wanted
to include at least on monorail switch?  Perhaps the station end on the
right could loop - like this?  (I also replaced those two errant cross-
over pieces)   http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=19573

SRC



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  Re: Latest Larger Layout
 
(...) My main concern with this layout is the lack of storage space for trains. The passenger sidings barely have room for an engine and two cars. The longer trains we ran at the previous show would have to be broken up in order to fit anywhere. I'd (...) (24 years ago, 7-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug)

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  Re: Latest Larger Layout
 
(...) Good point. That extra loop of track takes away our wiggle room. 'Kay. Consider it toasted in all future messing around - even if I forget. :) James (24 years ago, 2-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug)

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