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It would be nice to have a single document that captures the different
techniques that various clubs have used for modules. And with that
acompaniing pros & cons list by the clubs that use each respective
technique. This would be handy for new clubs that are making this decision.
As new clubs come online module design should hopefully evolve. PNLTC is
continuelly looking for new and inovative modeule design (since Ben is
thinking about buying a new car*).
There are many considerations in building modules: cost,
complelity/difficulty of construction, ease of setup, size, transportation,
attaching of skirting, plexi-bariers, wire routing etc...
SteveB
PNLTC
*Folklure has it that the ski/bike rack ontop of Ben Fleskes' Honda helped
determined the PNLTC module size.
In lugnet.trains, Tim Courtney writes:
> Is anyone interested in a newsgroup to discuss creating tables for layouts?
> Tom Stangl and I had a conversation about it the other day, and were
> interested in seeing open discussion between clubs on how everyone builds
> tables. This could help disseminate best known methods people have
> discovered, and also inform others of how _not_ to make tables. It could
> also be of help when clubs try to link up for joint shows.
>
> Thoughts?
>
> Tom thought of the newsgroup lugnet.trains.presentation.hardware. He
> suggests lugnet.trains.presentation.* could have other subgroups which cover
> other topics related to putting on shows.
>
> Perhaps this is better for lugnet.trains.org?
>
> -Tim
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| (...) That would be cool. (...) Our current module design is posted here: (URL) recommended table design will be changing soon. Our track standards have changed, we're now 8 studs in-between the rails. One thing about our club is there's no table (...) (22 years ago, 21-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.admin.suggestions)
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| This is a good idea. I have been in the process of documenting the new tables being used by the NGLTC, we used them for the first time in March and they worked great for us, they are light weight, setup quick, have built in plexi holders, velcro (...) (22 years ago, 21-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.admin.suggestions)
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| (...) Right. The reason why I suggested .trains.presentation.hardware is that .trains can get pretty busy, and it would be nice to slightly compartmentalize while fleshing things out. Once all data had been gathered/discussed, I definitely see it (...) (22 years ago, 22-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.admin.suggestions)
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| I've been bouncing table designs around for a while and two criteria seem to emerging in my mind as more important than I've previously given weight to. 1) Durability. and 2) The ability to adjust height On Durability. My first tables are over six (...) (22 years ago, 22-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.admin.suggestions)
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| Is anyone interested in a newsgroup to discuss creating tables for layouts? Tom Stangl and I had a conversation about it the other day, and were interested in seeing open discussion between clubs on how everyone builds tables. This could help (...) (22 years ago, 21-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.admin.suggestions)
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