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Re: Train 3 Height and Width
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Thu, 10 Jan 2002 00:07:04 GMT
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"Jeff Van Winden" <Jvwinden@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
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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.
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> That sound like an idea.... I will probably stack mine that way...
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> > 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)
> >
> > ***
> >
> > <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.....
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> Jeff VW
Jeff, the clearence of my car is 29 - 30 inches.....
How am i going to stack 3 modules in 30 inches..........
DOH!!!
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.
> >
> > >
> > > 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
> >
> > Heh.
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> > Jeff E
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| (...) well, think of it like this: Say you build your frames at 24 inches. That means 11 inches between the three holes. Put your taller modules as the bottom and middle, and your lowest module (ie, a flat, buildingless module) on the top. That way (...) (25 years ago, 11-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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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 (...) (25 years ago, 8-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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