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Ben Fleskes wrote:
>
> Now that's an idea! The GMLTC layout would fit very nicely in the middle of a
> PNLTC display. Actually, probably best not a good idea since the crowd may run
> our layout over trying to get a good look at the masterful creation GMLTC has
> created.
I'd rather see them combined!
Both layouts are modular. GMLTC has more modules under construction.
What's needed are two relatively simple transition modules since GMLTC
and PNLTC modules are built to different standards. Then, connect the
modules together into one gargantuan layout.
The PNLTC site has standards listed for the table:
http://www.pnltc.org/Modular_Table.html
I did not scan the plan (it's a pdf)... so these questions may be
answered... what is the table height, and what is the track center
position on a standard module. (that is, how many tracks, and measuring
from the outside edge, what is the distance (in inches, studs, CM,
whatever, although I think the modules are sized in studs) to the center
of each track?
If the tables are way off in height the transition module would need to
be big enough to take care of the elevation change.
A GMLTC module is not big enough to host a full circle of track, I don't
think. John G probably knows the module dimensions. It's built all from
LEGO so natch it's dimensioned in studs.
Transition modules are not uncommon in the regular modular model
railroad community, especially in HO, which had a lot of standards.
N-Trak dominates N gauge, I think, so it's less common there. I have
heard of N-Trak modular setups that have over 100 modules in them (from
over 50 different people) that can host 2 and 300 car long trains. N
guage is picky and does not forgive sloppiness, so that really speaks to
the tight engineering on the modules.
unfortunately, for us, there is a limit of about 20 cars between powered
units, as the magnets just won't hold more than that together. And at
20, you have to start very very slowly and gently or you will "pop a
knuckle" as they say.
++Lar
<in his best Wedge voice>
STILL waiting patiently to join the PNLTC as an
associate/adjunct/distant member.
But I have my GMLTC tee shirt already, and so do my kids. Nik wore his
to school today.
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