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Re: GATS - What do I need to bring?
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Wed, 11 Jul 2001 04:14:01 GMT
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Steve & All,

< snipped my discussion >

> 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 think that is shored up now.

> 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.

Can you buy those somewhere?

> 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.

Good idea!

> As far as Lego, we could use ramps and maybe gates for all the road
> crossings, there are 4 double track crossings and 1 triple.  Also maybe some
> signal lights to put around the track.  Maybe bring some 16x16 and 16x32
> green baseplates, Chris may have enough, I am not sure.

I can bring some of the road plates and tiles, no problem. Signal lights?

> 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? 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.

I think Kai wired it up last time, I will take all my regulators and wire
that I have.

Scott S.
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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 (...) (25 years ago, 10-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug)

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