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Re: GATS - What do I need to bring?
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lugnet.org.us.michlug
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Tue, 10 Jul 2001 21:43:19 GMT
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In lugnet.org.us.michlug, Steve Ringe writes:
> We need a count on switches, I think we need 13 right and 9 left, I have 5
> sets. We may be able to use a couple more if Chris can get us extra tables.
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> I will bring the barriers, duct tape, shims, a couple of extension cords, a
> cordless drill (for adjusting the barriers). We will also need pushpins for
> attaching the skirt to the barriers. C-clamps, I have 6-8 that should be large
> enough, bring as many as you can find.
I have spring clamps. I have some switches but not the switch stands (which
is a good thing, keeps little fingers from saying "gee what happens if I
throw this!")
> Do we want to have a rope barrier at the entrance to the inside of the layout?
> I don't think we want people to be able to walk up to the bridges. Maybe we >can just string a rope between the tables.
I agree.
> Bring as many electrical wires as you have, if we have enough, maybe we can
> keep all the regulators in one spot. Do we need multiple regulators on each
> mainline?
Definitely. Not sure that putting them all in one spot is a good idea. Using
a master kill worked well for emergency stop last year, and changing trains
while a hassle to run around and do regulators, did work OK.
If we put them all in one spot suggest that we get some zip cord and butcher
a few short connectors to make really long connectors with large gauge
zipcord to cut the voltage loss in those small wires.
> I have run 45-50ft of track on 1 without any problems. I think we
> should also put the yard on a separate regulator because of the track
> cross-over and also to allow staging of trains while the mainlines are in use.
Definitely. Suggest we actually use insulated track sections there
(electrical tape on the rail joints.
++Lar
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| (...) cars?) (...) We need a count on switches, I think we need 13 right and 9 left, I have 5 sets. We may be able to use a couple more if Chris can get us extra tables. I will bring the barriers, duct tape, shims, a couple of extension cords, a (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug)
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