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Re: Turntable/transfer table thoughts
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Wed, 20 Jun 2001 03:15:19 GMT
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Jeff,
Those are all cool looking setups, and I'd have a hard time choosing
between them. The only thing I wanted to mention was, I noticed that
you are worried about space, especially with the curve, and I was
wondering if you were aware that you could use a straight track piece
in place of a right & left curve track combo when coming off of a
switching track. This fits perfectly into any track layout and saves one
straight track length 'width-wise', so-to-speak.
I've uploaded a gif to demonstrate what my words are lacking.
http://www3.sympatico.ca/heidi.strutt/curve_layout.gif
Just thought it might help you in your decision making.
Play well.
Tim Strutt 8^)
Jeff Van Winden wrote:
> Hi Guys,
> I need some help deciding which type of transfer/turn table to build.
>
> Have a gander at the following pic:
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=49949
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> I have come up with 4 different designs, And I am not sure which one to go
> with.
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> 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
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> So what do you guys think?
> Jeff
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| Thanks for the advice Tim, I think I tried that theory... my main problem resides in keeping the sunken area (for the transfer/turn table) in one 301/4 x 301/4 module (for easier transportation) and accomplish this feat while using 3 track lengths (...) (23 years ago, 21-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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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 (...) (23 years ago, 17-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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