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  GFLTC at GATS Ft Myers, Florida...
 
Hi all, The Greater Florida LEGO Train Club will have a layout at the Great American Trains Show (GATS), October 18 and 19, 2003 in Fort Myers, Florida. The 22ft X 15ft layout will feature two main lines of trains, a large yard area, a large (...) (21 years ago, 14-Oct-03, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.fl, lugnet.org.us.gflug)  
 
  Re: Stability of cars/rails?
 
(...) Good suggestion. I'm not sure I have the baseplates to keep it all together, but I'll think about it. I was given a large table in the basement to work this project on, so I have good room now. A brick ring is certainly feasible, if I have (...) (21 years ago, 14-Oct-03, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: Stability of cars/rails?
 
(...) I'm not sure I understand that. Are you saying use two separate tracks and put the "outrigger" on the outer track? I basically want to circle an object (in this case a large one) with the camera. I'm not sure how an arm on the outside helps (...) (21 years ago, 14-Oct-03, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: Stability of cars/rails?
 
(...) Then, if the LEGO track radius is sufficient, my idea still would work, just put the arm on the outside, and definately use a wheel this time. Nothing visible within the track circle! (21 years ago, 14-Oct-03, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: Stability of cars/rails?
 
(...) Here's a thought: Make a single "rail" out of 1x2 bricks, curved to the diameter you want. Build a wheeled support for your camera with a groove in it that lets you slide it along the bricks. Or (and I know this is blasphemous and all) buy (...) (21 years ago, 14-Oct-03, to lugnet.trains)


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