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Re: Latest Larger Layout
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lugnet.org.ca.nalug
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Wed, 8 Nov 2000 21:59:11 GMT
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In lugnet.org.ca.nalug, Chris Gray writes:
> > Interesting... http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=19572
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> My main concern with this layout is the lack of storage space for trains.
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> Hmm. Just had a thought, based on some of my experience with
> figuring out the electricals of Lego trains.
Experience? Didn't you just get your first train a week ago? 8-)
> The lower connecting track between the two loops is quite long.
> It could well be that it is difficult to run a train there unless
> both loops are otherwise inactive...
Depending on where you attached the power it would be a dead
section, but I don't think it's inherently flawed. (Unlike the
earlier version I made with the short in it.)
SRC
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| Chris, once your train tracks start to extend outside your spare room, you will start to place several power cables throughout the layout, to minimize dead spots behind switches, and to maintain fairly even power levels. I thought the connecting (...) (24 years ago, 9-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug)
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| (...) 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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