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Re: Home layouts (Re: Huge layout)
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lugnet.trains
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Wed, 25 Apr 2001 10:00:53 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, John Neal writes:
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> Frank Buiting wrote:
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> > I'm thinking to create a permanent layout that features two loops that have
> > a few streches near to eachother (at the station) one track goes down in a
> > valley like area while the other one has a few hight variations. Also one
> > would be specialised for freight (I have a design of a coal mine in mind)
> > and the other one for passenger traffic. With switches and signals it should
> > be possible to run at least four trains at the same time.
> > Currently it all just exists on paper tho :-/
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> When you do get around to building it, Frank, I hope that you decide to build
> it modular. That way you could transport it to a show or to some event some
> day. Permanent layouts are nice, but can only be fully appreciated by a few.
> Pics on the web are nice, but there is nothing quite like seeing a layout *in
> person*!
I agree with that! Models can only be appreciated to the fullest by seeing
the stuff in all three dimensions :-)
However, the layout I have in mind requires at lot of wooden structures to
support the scenary, I have uploaded my initial design at Brickshelf here
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=42545 so illustrate what I
mean. I think that especially the elevated areas are hard to transport.
I have compressed the picture a bit ('B' in the picture) but it gives an
indication of what I'm aiming for. The green lines indicate the border of
the tables. Also at 'B' the inner two tracks will elevate towards point 'C'
where two bridges will enable the tracks to cross. 'A' is a turntable (it's
just a short one (2 straight pieces) but sufficient to allow the locomotives
I have to enter and leave the engine shed. I really hope I get around
building this layout!
Comments are welcome ofcourse!
-Frank
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| I hope you get around to building it too! This is a great layout. It's rather difficult to create a large layout, doubly difficult to make it interesting (and not just look like a double loop). I always find it particularly diffucult to resist the (...) (24 years ago, 1-May-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| (...) When you do get around to building it, Frank, I hope that you decide to build it modular. That way you could transport it to a show or to some event some day. Permanent layouts are nice, but can only be fully appreciated by a few. Pics on the (...) (24 years ago, 25-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains)
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