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Re: Track? MOC or New?
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Mon, 17 Dec 2001 23:53:47 GMT
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I think we are closer to seeing a new larger track radius than anything
else, mostly cause it seems like the least R&D dollars and is backwardly
compatible with all other track elements.
SteveB
In lugnet.trains, Frank Filz writes:
> Guido Heunen wrote:
> >
> > I am waiting for ten years now to get automated points, stops and
> > decouplers, as well as new track parts.
> >
> > I am wondering what the train community would like to see as new track parts
> > or automation.
> >
> > I have some examples on brickshelf:
> >
> > http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=9156
> >
> > Did anyone try to make their own track of existing pieces. I am pondering
> > if I am going to start....
>
> What would I like to see track wise?
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> - Automated turnouts as you mention
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> - A new larger curve radius, probably 16 studs larger
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> - 4 stud and 8 stud track sections
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> - New geometry turnouts
> + one which the divergent track is equivalent to one
> curved piece
> + two crossovers (left and right, 16 stud track centers)
> + a new turnout to go with the larger curve radius
> which the divergent track is equivalent to one
> section of curved track
> + a double crossover (16 stud track centers)
>
> The crossover system would be interesting to be done using a left and
> right turnout with the diverging track at the larger radius. A normal
> piece of straight track would make the crossover, which a new cross
> track would be used to make the double crossover (this crossover cross
> track will probably be of limited use in any other configuration, but it
> might be possible to engineer everything so it is a 45 degree crossing
> instead of a 90 degree crossing). An additional special piece which
> would go with the turnout are a piece to make the diverging track on the
> turnout match 2 sections of the larger curve radius. If things don't
> work out such that the curve which is part of the turnout is 1/2 of a
> large radius curve, a piece which matches the portion of the curve in
> the turnout would be nice (this, combined with a straight section then
> allows you to diverge into two parallel tracks spaced 16 studs since you
> have created the same S curve in the crossover).
>
> Another possibility for the crossovers and new curve radius would be to
> create a 12 stud center spacing for parallel track. This would be a
> little more awkward to work with, but would look better. The 8 stud
> center spacing which 12v used would not really be suitable since there
> wouldn't be enough clearance (not at all for 8-wide models, and
> definitely not enough in the curves, 12 studs might not even be enough
> in curves).
>
> I would put the chances of getting anything other than automated
> turnouts as real slim, though short straights and a new curve radius
> aren't too far out of the question.
>
> Ultimately though, I suspect if people really get serious about model
> railroading, they may handlay track to L-guage using components designed
> for O scale (O scale turnout kits can probably be made to work since the
> gauge is pretty close). That will be my plan if I ever get a garden
> space (I think LEGO trains in the garden would be cool, but I don't want
> to subject my LEGO track to the elements).
>
> Frank
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| (...) Roger that. Just ONE new mold, and a rather simple one at that, and all of a sudden a lot of people are a lot happier. But here's the rub. WHAT new radius? I would argue a radius that is just larger than the current one by the "standard" (...) (25 years ago, 18-Dec-01, to lugnet.trains)
| | | Re: Track? MOC or New?
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| (...) I would guess at half- or quarter-straights first, as it seems that they'd have even less R&D... but what do I know. It's all just speculation, eh? -- Tony Hafner www.hafhead.com (25 years ago, 18-Dec-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Track? MOC or New?
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| (...) What would I like to see track wise? - Automated turnouts as you mention - A new larger curve radius, probably 16 studs larger - 4 stud and 8 stud track sections - New geometry turnouts + one which the divergent track is equivalent to one (...) (25 years ago, 17-Dec-01, to lugnet.trains)
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