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Re: Layout thoughts
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Thu, 23 Jan 2003 18:41:33 GMT
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In lugnet.org.us.lucny, Wayne Sardullo writes:
I had an idea about the layout that might help out with restate of tables. I
decided to think in 3d. While it would be nice to have multi lines running and
a nice BIG yard, I came up with this idea. I think I have all the track to lay
this out myself for a test.


Looks good, but I'm curious on how a long train is able to handle coming
down from an elevation and into a curve.  Check to see if a constant speed
allows for this, or if you have to attend to the brakes on the way down.
Otherwise, this may be well suited for an intra-urban transport like a
trolley or El train.

Ed



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(...) Based from my experience in the past with the old 4.5 volt battery train and gray tracks there was a slight speed up but, nothing that would have to be monitored. If the incline slope isn't so steep, all should be well. The other thing we (...) (22 years ago, 23-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)

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I had an idea about the layout that might help out with restate of tables. I decided to think in 3d. While it would be nice to have multi lines running and a nice BIG yard, I came up with this idea. I think I have all the track to lay this out (...) (22 years ago, 23-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)

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