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Re: Train 3 Height and Width
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Tue, 8 Jan 2002 23:41:52 GMT
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"Jeff Elliott" <jeffe@telepres.com> wrote in message
news:3C3B56B3.83ACCD18@telepres.com...
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> 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.
That sound like an idea.... I will probably stack mine that way...
> 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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> ***
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> <beg>
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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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> </beg>
I dont mind doing it Jeff, I will have to ensure that the module-stack® will
actually fit in my car of course, I'll get some measurements for
tommorow.....
Jeff VW
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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.
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> 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.
> >
> > Calum
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> Heh.
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> Jeff E
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| "Jeff Van Winden" <Jvwinden@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:Gpn8A6.JMC@lugnet.com... (...) will (...) Jeff, the clearence of my car is 29 - 30 inches..... How am i going to stack 3 modules in 30 inches......... DOH!!! Jeff VW (...) (25 years ago, 10-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| (...) 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 (...) (25 years ago, 8-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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