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Re: Scale Modelers Aren't the Only Ones . . .
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lugnet.trains
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Sun, 27 Jan 2008 23:44:56 GMT
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Nice idea I like seeing yards in layouts. Even better if you can get some
automation on switching and de-coupling.
My only beef is with the switch layout. We see so many layouts where the design
on the switch points is basic. I would rather see more variation. Parallel lines
work well be mix it up a bit.
As the sidings are not a closed loop, you can do so much more without having to
worry about track ending at the same length or angle.
For example, I really like the look of the parallel rail being closer together
just by putting the single curve on the straight side of the switch point.
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=2953819
I have a track designer file with heaps of neat tricks if anyone wants to see
it? It might help you ideas flow.
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| (...) I expand one more baseplate, it looks like I could angle my yard down, and actually gain a bit of length by adding some curves to the switches and straights that I currently have. I'd also have room to expand in the future. I'll have to play (...) (16 years ago, 28-Jan-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| (...) A man after my own heart! I love yards, love designing yards. You have covered all the basic functions in a nice compact model. The car card system will be a lot of fun. I've always been a fan of "layouts with a purpose" -- producer/consumer (...) (16 years ago, 27-Jan-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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