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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Derek Raycraft writes:
> Thanks for asking.
>
> But anyway I was thinking about train layouts. The one thing about
> every train layout is that it is just a simple loop. So I was thinking
> maybe its possible to do something different. This may or may not be
> practical, but its an idea we could consider just to do something different.
>
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=210249
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> The big problem with this is people that like to crash trains. The
> easiest way to fix this is to have the engineers cooperate so this
> doesn't happen. Or at least it doesn't happen for people who are not
> interested in crash their trains.
>
> Another way to resolve this is to make the crossing bridges. This could
> be done in two ways. Both lines could be made to cross over together.
> This would eliminate any chance of collision. Or the lines could be
> woven over each other so they have a level crossing with themselfs, but
> not with the other line. I think this would be the most interesting.
> Basically one like would rise over the other line.
>
> The problem of course is the long runs needed to get enough height to
> make a track cross over with enough clearance. 2 plates per track
> section makes for a long slope.
>
> Another problem is the oddly shaped module needed. (Outlined in red).
> However this modual could be eliminated and bridges could be used to
> span the gap from the standard modules.
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> This would make for a unique layout if we wanted to go to the effort to
> build it.
>
> Derek
Personally, the layout is pretty cool...
what you have is two basic seperate areas. This means you could have 2
"towns" with the area in the middle as transition area.... a sort of
"green space".
I think the cross-overs would be somewhat dangerous for crashing trains,
especially if you let younger "engineers" run the controllers... :)
an elevated cross-over or bridge would probably take more space than
what is available.
Looks pretty good, none-the-less.
Ben
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