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Re: Scale Modelers Aren't the Only Ones . . .
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Mon, 28 Jan 2008 03:51:41 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Peter Edwards wrote:
   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 like that idea. I was trying to stay within a 3 baseplate table size, but if 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 with it some more when I have some time.

-Elroy



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  Re: Scale Modelers Aren't the Only Ones . . .
 
(...) In lugnet.trains, Elroy Davis wrote: (...) Cool. I was worried that my reply was a bit arrogant. I spend a lot of time on the design of my layouts. Spending all year planning the design of the track and changes to the models, for an exhibition (...) (17 years ago, 28-Jan-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)

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  Re: Scale Modelers Aren't the Only Ones . . .
 
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 (...) (17 years ago, 27-Jan-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)

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