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Re: Train 3 Height and Width
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Tue, 8 Jan 2002 20:29:39 GMT
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Calum Tsang wrote:
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> 2x2, I think. I think Chris helped me chop them down to 24 inches each
> (eight feet). I drilled in three holes in each, making the spacing about
> 21-22 inches between each module. I bolted them in an offset fashion (one
> on each side on the corner). Bolting them in the center makes them twist
> like a licorice stick (or a Barber pole. Or a Rubik's Cube). I only
> realized this AFTER train2.
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> But here's the kicker. With 2x2's on the sides, the modules won't fit
> Lillian H Smith's doors. I can't believe it. We had to unbolt and move
> each module in separately. I'm considering going up to measure the door
> widths and see if 1x2's would squeeze in better. If they do, I might buy
> some and drill them on our press here.
Here's what I did: I have stacked 3 modules. The North and South face
of
the stack has two vertical 1x2s bolted to each module, and a diagonal
brace bolted to the top and bottom module, making an "N" shape on the
north and south face.
This leaves the East and West faces without anything on them. So it'll
still go thru the Lillian H Smith doors, cuz it's no wider than a
module.
In practice, it's very stable - my modules are *HEAVY*. You need 4
extra-long bolts, because four need to go through 3 1x2s (on the
diagonal)
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So can I wheedle a lift from anyone again this time? Or should I *ick*
rent a van? My modules are at work now, Richmond East & Ontario...
about
5-6 minutes further than last time, but the elevator should work better
:)
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> Rent a UHaul? :) I'm already pushing the limits of the MagicWagon. 6x
> modules stacked, one on side. Plus some half modules. I have no idea how
> the American LTCs do it-their airports are larger than my section
> altogether! Wow.
In all seriousness, we may need to eventually rent a full-size van and
run around picking people up. A full van without seats could hold all
the modules in the show, people would just have to get there in people-
movers. This has the added advantage of reducing parking congestion at
the loading dock, and means everyone's stuff arrives at once, so there
will be plenty of hands available to do the carrying. Downside: it'll
cost money, and someone will have to spend a few hours doing deliveries.
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> I've honestly considered buying a used Grand Caravan for added module space
> as my first car. Wow, Soccer Mom at age 24. Damn.
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> Calum
Heh.
Jeff E
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| "Jeff Elliott" <jeffe@telepres.com> wrote in message news:3C3B56B3.83ACCD...res.com... (...) That sound like an idea.... I will probably stack mine that way... (...) I dont mind doing it Jeff, I will have to ensure that the module-stack® will (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| (...) 2x2, I think. I think Chris helped me chop them down to 24 inches each (eight feet). I drilled in three holes in each, making the spacing about 21-22 inches between each module. I bolted them in an offset fashion (one on each side on the (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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