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(...) COLTC has folding tables. For the most part they are great. They do offer a lot of flexibility for setup and arrangement. Ours fit 3x6 standard baseplates, with a half inch overhang that has never been a problem for the train tracks. We even (...) (14 years ago, 12-May-11, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) I read your post and was trying to figure out how your tables were connected to the other club tables at NMRA (2006), but I realized after checking the photos from the event, your tables were part of the stand-alone display. Buying the COSTCO (...) (14 years ago, 11-May-11, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) I think John raises a good point. I have a number of tables that match the wood tables my club built (they were built at the same time as the first batch) and they're sturdy and reconfigurable, but the folding tables are very attractive. They (...) (14 years ago, 4-May-11, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Rather than the custom-built-wooden-tables route, we ((URL) TCLTC>) took the folding table route, specifically (URL) THESE> from Costco (They are cheaper to purchase at the store itself). The nice thing about this table is that it can adjust (...) (14 years ago, 2-May-11, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Clifton; (...) We use two- inch spring clamps to connect the tables on the underside. Two per side on each side where two tables are joined: (URL) spring clamps hold the table together without damaging the wood. Our tables’ legs are attached (...) (14 years ago, 2-May-11, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Clifton; Thank you for that info and the links. My table is only for personal enjoyment, will not be traveling, and I have a limited space in my garage. I had considered leaving a space in the middle, but your modular idea is really great. (...) (14 years ago, 30-Apr-11, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Well, since the Me tracks are compatible with the standard Lego Track, you can just use the standard parts in BlueBrick. However, I guess soon or later a BlueBrick part contributor will create these Me track parts and add them in the BlueBrick (...) (14 years ago, 30-Apr-11, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Eventually...yes. As we have said from the beginning, our ultimate goal is to provide a complete "L" Gauge rail system. Unfortunately, I can't give a timeframe on that as of yet. (...) Absolutely, Scott. We're going to do this and we're going (...) (14 years ago, 29-Apr-11, to lugnet.trains)
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Damon, You should first determine the purpose of your train tables and your long-range goals. Are the tables train tables only for your personal use, or do you anticipate using them as part of a club display. If the later is true then you need to (...) (14 years ago, 28-Apr-11, to lugnet.trains)
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I am hoping to finally move my Lego Trains on to a proper table so that the kids and I can actually enjoy them, instead of just admiring them (if you know what I mean). I currently have a 4 x 8 plywood set up on some saw horses and its just not (...) (14 years ago, 27-Apr-11, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi again Eric, Are you going to be offering power pickups? When running RC or PF trains, the track can simply supply the power, since control is delivered thru the RC or PF controllers. This would eliminate the need for batteries. Some track layouts (...) (14 years ago, 24-Apr-11, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Not exactly a clone brand. A clone brand is one that seeks to just copy LEGO's products, most like to make a quick buck. Clone brand products can be easily used by themselves. Not quite so with ME Models's metal rails, though you could if (...) (14 years ago, 21-Apr-11, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Oooooh, cool idea. I like that, custom switches out of the metal track. Definitely keep us posted with your creations. Benn (14 years ago, 21-Apr-11, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Touché, Dave! (URL) JOHN (14 years ago, 20-Apr-11, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) diehards embracing a clone brand! (14 years ago, 20-Apr-11, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Sounds like a nice product, I look forward to getting hands on with it so I can explore making switches and interlocks with them. Having track loose like this really opens the door to new switch geometry and more realistic and functional (...) (14 years ago, 17-Apr-11, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Anything is possible but the problem is, if we went with a full channel underneath, it could potentially weaken the metal too much. We haven't done enough testing or research on that aspect, but what I can tell you is that it would be a (...) (14 years ago, 15-Apr-11, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) All of our curves will come in 22.5 degree sweeps. In short, if you lay them out 8 studs apart, you will be able to draw a radii line from the center of the curve that will intersect all of the junctions. (...) I will put them up on the ME (...) (14 years ago, 15-Apr-11, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) It might take me until the May open house to recover! We guestimate between 1500 and 2000 people between 10am and 4pm. This was the first time we had to station a doorman to limit the number of people in the space, because it was so packed as (...) (14 years ago, 10-Apr-11, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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The Open House yesterday was more like a MAD House! (URL) TV news story> of the GMLTC/TCLTC re-aired early Saturday morning, and 1,000s of people came out to see us. The wait to get into the space (we max out at 300 people I'd say) was over an hour. (...) (14 years ago, 10-Apr-11, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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