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Re: Train Set Design (Help?)
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lugnet.trains
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Wed, 24 Nov 2004 12:32:30 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Ed Andrews wrote:
> I realize that Track Designer has an elevation feature, but are there other
> sources of information on creating terrian for an L-Gauge train set?
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> I have roughly an 11' x 11' room in which a shelf system is going. The layout
> is two modified dog bone loops with a run of dual mainline for the length of one
> wall (say 5' minus the return loops). Looks like some switching will fit at the
> ends for industry and rail yard.
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> I am looking keeping the bench widths in increments of 10" (that's a road
> baseplate, right?) Track Designer has allowed me to get the rough dimensions of
> all the track (plus a 4 stud border).
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> I was hoping Model Railroader magazine would be a good resource, but it keeps
> making me realize all of the limitations of L-Gauge. I've ruled out plaster &
> chicken wire and would rather build up scenry with plywood than burn through
> bricks.
Here's a direct link to the current Track Designer layout.
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=1005981
Please ignore the track alignment glitch at the mid-right.
Thanks.
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