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Re: Building my train table
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lugnet.trains
Date: 
Thu, 23 Mar 2000 22:07:47 GMT
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Bryan Kinkel wrote:

> With all the talk of Lego train tables and layouts, I'm pleased to say that
> I will be building my first set of tables this weekend. I'm using the PNLTC
> standard plywood table plans as found at
> http://www.pnltc.org/Modular_Table.html and
> http://www.baylug.org/zonker/tables/building.html.
> 
> These tables will be for use at home with my "4558-less" train collection
> and town gear. I will be using one sheet of plywood to build one small and
> one large table.
> 
> 1. Beyond what Ben has posted on the baylug.org site, does anyone have any
> other tips for ease of building? I'm purchasing the materials on Friday
> evening, doing the cuts with a friend that night, then continuing on
> Saturday.
> 
> 2. What is the best wood for the table surface? I will be painting the
> surface using the paint formulas from http://www.pnltc.org/Tint_Formula.html
> . (Have not decided on green or gray yet. Leaning towards green...)
> 
> 3. Can someone point me to some pictures of the "Legomodules" that the big
> standards discussions have been about?

For a schematic of the current iteration of the GMLTC layout, check out:
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=2213 The dimensions of the
rectangles are 30" x 45" (6 large gray baseplates)

-John

> 
> 
> Thanks in advance,
> 
> Bryan Kinkel



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