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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Derek Raycraft writes:
> Jeff Elliott wrote:
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> > > http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=210249
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> > >
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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
> >
> > It uses one fewer modules, but eliminates the need for the odd one.
> >
> > It also leaves room on either side of the track for switchyards, etc.
> >
> >
>
> That's a neat idea too, however it doesn't leave much room for
> buildings, and it will require everyone to rebuild their modules. I was
> trying to remain with the standard module layout with the track to the
> outside. This way anyone with already prepared modules could still drop
> them in place.
I think that's why he said he might have to re-design it....or else it
would make the layout bulge out from the center....which we probably don't
have the space or the tables for.
> On the other hand the center track idea would give me an excuse to
> rebuild my train station in the way I originally envisioned it. So I'm
> not against this if others are willing to rework their modules.
This sounds like fun....I might just have to re-build mine so they are
"level" with the others.
> Jeff VW can you make your damn work with this kind of layout?
>
> > 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.
>
>
> We could have one loop of the figure 8 be the integrated core design,
> and the other loop be for the add on people. I know some people are
> planing to build fewer modules then before. If possible they could
> bring empty modules and track to fill in the gaps as needed in the
> secondary loop of the 8.
>
> > This would allow us to make some pretty funky layouts, with room for
> > whatever crazy buildings or features the core builder wanted.
> >
> > It requires a certain amount of organization and collaboration to set
> > up. What do folks think?
>
>
> I like this. I'd like to incorporate my monorail into the layout too.
> A more integrated design would make this easier to do.
>
> Derek
Sounds good. I like the overall idea.
Ben
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