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Re: train6 Layout request
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Tue, 14 Oct 2003 16:52:34 GMT
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Calum Tsang wrote:
> Hey guys (Derek, JeffVW, Jeremy, DaveK):
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> I'm contemplating a change to my train station module for train6:
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> http://peach.mie.utoronto.ca/people/tsangc/nglcl/train6-stationrequest.gif
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> I'm thinking of changing the alignment of the tracks to be more traditional.
> The change would require two modules, but it would also change train6 planning
> too, because tracks would need to feed into the station to accommodate it. It
> would also make for a inner city mini track yard behind it if we went this way.
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> Would anyone object to such a creation?
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> Anyways, we can think about it at the train6 planning meeting.
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> The major two reasons why I'd like to this is:
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> a) I want to have a scene like this:
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> http://peach.mie.utoronto.ca/people/tsangc/europe03-day08-8.jpg
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> b) The station looks weird right now. 80% of Europe train stations seem to have
> tracks running orthogonal to the front of the station. Either they terminate
> (Paris-Gare Du Nord/Est, London Waterloo/King's Cross) or they run underneath
> (Hamburg). But they never seem to run parallel, except Toronto-Union.
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> Calum
I received a phone call from Frank--the guy form NMRA.
He was asking if we wanted to participate in the Christmas layout show on nov 22
weekend.
I didn't commit 'cause first I forgot when the hobby show was, and also dodn't
know how many peeps want to commit to something that soon.
Anyway, let me know.
Dave K
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| (...) Realistically, I can't have anything more then a module covered in base plates by then. I would most likely be able to be there, but I won't have much to bring. Derek (22 years ago, 14-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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