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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Jeff Elliott writes:
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> Derek Raycraft wrote:
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> > Thanks for asking.
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> > 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.
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> > http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=210249
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> Pretty good, Derek. I'd offer the following mod to it:
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> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=210623
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> It uses one fewer modules, but eliminates the need for the odd one.
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> It also leaves room on either side of the track for switchyards, etc.
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> I'd been fiddling around with the idea of making a layout for the next
> event, but my plan was to make a small, convoluted "core", and have
> people who were absolutely sure to make it build and bring those
> modules. Then there'd be an 'extension loop' and possibly a yard area,
> where anyone else who wished to come could insert their module.
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> This would allow us to make some pretty funky layouts, with room for
> whatever crazy buildings or features the core builder wanted.
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> It requires a certain amount of organization and collaboration to set
> up. What do folks think?
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> Jeff E
If you plan it, they will come.
(at least, for sure, me!)
Dave
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