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Re: Turntable/transfer table thoughts
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Mon, 18 Jun 2001 13:44:37 GMT
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Jeff Van Winden writes:
> A Transfer table w/ 6 bays
> advantages: can handle a train 3 track segments long
> disadvantages: may have to use a 30 1/4 by 60 1/2 module.
> B Angled Transfer table w/ 4 bays
> advantages: can handle a train 3 track segments long, Cool
> looking triangular shaped (round house (just for Chris...)) building can be
> built for housing trains
> disadvantages: can only handle 4 bays (2 are 2 tracks long)
> C Transfer table w/ 5-6 bays
> advantages: can handle a train 3 track segments long, allows for a
> fairly compact building.
> disadvantages: may have to use a 30 1/4 by 60 1/2 module.
> D turntable w/ 6 bays
> advantages: Allows for an actually Round House to be built, with
> a tool shed in the middle.
> disadvantages: can only handle a train 2 track segments long
>
> So what do you guys think?
B and D are most risky, from a construction standpoint. B is risky because
you're building on a diagonal. You'd either have to a) build everything
using lattice shapes, doubling your brick usage or making it primarily 1x2
and 1x1 or b) build it as normal, but carefully mount it on flats. D is
less risky because you've already shown a working turntable mechanism. It
also uses less pieces as if you're building on a module, you can just saw
out the sunken part instead of building 4 pieces high (which was a really
incredible feat, btw)
A and C are easier, I'd probably go for C, as you can build something on the
side. How's that for a non answer? :) Actually, given the choices, if I
were building, I'd go for C. There.
Calum
Calum
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| Hi Guys, I need some help deciding which type of transfer/turn table to build. Have a gander at the following pic: (URL) have come up with 4 different designs, And I am not sure which one to go with. A Transfer table w/ 6 bays advantages: can handle (...) (24 years ago, 17-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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