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Re: Altenburg Line Clearance
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Tue, 3 Sep 2002 20:00:10 GMT
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Thanks Derek!
I'd add the following observation: For all the "normal" train cars I've
tested, if you have a track-side object 3 bricks tall or shorter, it can
usually get about 1 stud closer. That's because the train base tends to
be just barely higher than that.
Jeff E
Derek Raycraft wrote:
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> I've got the corner clearance diagram completed for Altenburg.
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> http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/derek/miscellaneous/metrolinerclearance.gif
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> I setup the clearances trying to maintain at least one stud clearance
> between the side of the cars and the walls.
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> Any train that uses the 6x28 Train Base should clear the blue bricks.
> Any train that uses the Train Base 6 x 34 Split-Level should clear the
> green bricks.
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> I'm not sure how restrictive we want to make Altenburg. If we build out
> to the blue bricks we get more room for buildings, but more restrictive
> train car sizes. If we only build out to the green bricks then most
> trains should be able to run through Altenburg.
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> How do people feel about restricting the train car size to the 6 x 28
> train base so we have more space for building, or is the loss of a few
> studs around the curves worth it so more trains can run through Altenburg?
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> Derek
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| (...) This is true, but it means low slung cars can't go through Altenburg, and for example I was thinking of making a street car. This would require a low doorway between the two trucks which would interfere if people encroached that extra stud to (...) (22 years ago, 8-Sep-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| I've got the corner clearance diagram completed for Altenburg. (URL) setup the clearances trying to maintain at least one stud clearance between the side of the cars and the walls. Any train that uses the 6x28 Train Base should clear the blue (...) (22 years ago, 30-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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