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Re: Turntable/transfer table thoughts
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Thu, 21 Jun 2001 01:59:29 GMT
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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 for the
transfer/turn table plus 3 track lengths for the
round/square/triangle/whatever house..... Plus having a space (1 stud per
side) between both sides of the turn/transfer table for clearance.
I think I will finish building my current modules and then address this
issue.
Jeff
"Tim Strutt" <heidi.strutt@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:3B301547.CCF04788@sympatico.ca...
> 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^)
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> Jeff Van Winden wrote:
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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:
> > http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=49949
> >
> > I 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 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?
> > Jeff
>
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