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Re: Pictures from GWLTS-IV (Swindon, UK)
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Mon, 16 Oct 2006 10:02:42 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Mark Palmer wrote:
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In lugnet.trains, John Neal wrote:
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In lugnet.trains, Martin Long wrote:
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In lugnet.trains, John Neal wrote:
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Brilliant work, guys! Your layout is filled with many stunning MOCs in
stunning colors that really is very pleasing in appearance. It seems to
me to be more asthetically pleasing to present a layout in-line rather
than in a large rectangular-type format. Unless the backdrops for a
large, enclosed layout is extensive, I think the “background noise” of the
other side is too distracting and detracts from the overall presentation.
Does that make any sense? I mean,
this is so nice
(apart from the vagrant sleeping in the back....just kidding, Dean:-)
having a “quiet” background of the wall to allow the viewer to focus on
the layout and appreciate it more fully.
Kudos from across the pond! Thanks for sharing!
JOHN
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Thanks John! In-line layouts just happen to suit the venues we usually
display in. The problem tends to be trains being out of sight as they
could be 15m+ away from you. We solve that problem by having a couple of
joined in-line layouts that seamlessly integrate (but are not necessarily
connected by track) and also placing controllers in a reasonably central
position.
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You might try tossing more than one train on a line, but that gets pretty
labor-intensive having to mind it constantly...
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Actually we do tend to run multiple trains per track, including lightning
runs by the ghost train. It works pretty well untill Martin introduces his IR
train...
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Which makes me think: has there been any talk around the island about where
the Hogwarts Express will end up after all of her Hollywood work is over? I
hope it is in a nice venue such as STEAM.
JOHN
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“Hogwarts Expres” lives in Scotland.... http://www.steamtrain.info/harry.htm
and is owned by a commercial company. Although it is an ex GWR loco so could
have a place at Steam (“The Museum of the Great Western Railway”).
Mark
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In front of the coaling stage is a remote-controlled passing loop with signals.
I was using that to trap and release a second train (like Percy or the Rocket)
on the line, though you can’t always do that when some of the bigger trains are
already pulling with three motors.
The IR train is ideal to run on the same track as something else. It’s a
mistake to try and juggle its position with the stepped IR controller though.
You get much more precise control by setting its speed then varying the speed of
the 9V train with the track controller.
Ivor was running, although putting BBB wheels on an IR motor just exacerbates
the power issues. It slows right down on the long turns, then accelerates along
the straights. If you take it up a notch it keeps going through the corners but
gets dangerously fast on the straights, making it hard to keep two trains apart
(or keep the IR train together!). Obviously it’s easier to manage if you have
the right size wheels on the motor in the first place, but the IR system is
affected by corners more than the 9V.
Unfortunately, I don’t think I’ll be able to sort my photos until after
Legoworld.
Jason R
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