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Re: Home layouts
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lugnet.trains
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Thu, 14 Oct 1999 06:46:38 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, John Neal writes:
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> I have just started laying out my permanent layout, with track in place. It is • an
> "L" that is 45" wide on the ends and 9' long along one wall and 7 1/2' along • the
> other. Jim, this might be of interest to you, because I have two levels as • you
> wish to build. You cannot make a traditional circle helix because you cannot • get
> high enough in the distance of less than one perimeter length. I take a very
> gradual grade up (up by about 1 plate/section--about 20'), but a rather steep
> decline (down 1 brick/section). I'll be able to hide the decline in a • mountain
> (30"x45"), but I'm guessing that is the bare minimum.
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> -John
So is this going to be separate from your GMLTC modules? Maybe a big free
standing bridge between the two.
I need more space. Although the stub wall dividing my lego room and the
rest of the basement looks to be wide enough for a 18 or 20 stud hole, enough
room for two tracks. Wonder what the wife will think, course then I have to
buy a LOT more straight track.
Paul
http://www.gmlug.org/foster/
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| (...) ??? a...muse? a mustake?;-) Don't know what happened but your layout sounds swweet, Jim. Would love, and I'm sure others concur, to see pix:-) I have just started laying out my permanent layout, with track in place. It is an "L" that is 45" (...) (26 years ago, 14-Oct-99, to lugnet.trains)
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