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Re: Lambrecht-Lowell Stellar Cartography Podule
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lugnet.space
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Tue, 17 May 2005 08:33:41 GMT
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In lugnet.space, Jon Palmer wrote:
> Jason J Railton wrote:
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> > Another point on putting space train track on the edge of modules - it becomes
> > vitally important that you follow a strict six-wide rule on your trains. i.e.
> > not even half a plate of overhang is allowed for ladders or handles. The trains
> > must be able to squeeze through a six-wide gap. That will let them pass safely
> > around a layout where there may be solid walls right up against the track.
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> > It's preferable to do short two-axle trucks too. Longer bogey trucks may be
> > awkward. That's a bit limiting though, so you'd probably just have to be
> > careful which modules you lay the track around.
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> > Jason R
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> Aside from all the other great ideas you've brought up, I should mention
> that I'm all for track being just about anywhere on a module. Track
> running on the edge of a module is just fine as far as I'm concerned.
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> The Moonbase page will reflect this change with an expanded track
> section real soon.
Thanks. I think it'd be a lot easier to co-ordinate if you can add the track
after the modules come together.
Co-ordinating a moonbase with pre-set track layouts on each module looks like a
right nightmare. By going along the edges, most modules can have a bit of track
put on them after they've been built and not cause problems.
Jason Railton
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| (...) Aside from all the other great ideas you've brought up, I should mention that I'm all for track being just about anywhere on a module. Track running on the edge of a module is just fine as far as I'm concerned. The Moonbase page will reflect (...) (20 years ago, 16-May-05, to lugnet.space)
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