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Re: Trains Trains and Train Shows.
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lugnet.trains.org
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Thu, 8 Mar 2001 00:55:56 GMT
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In lugnet.loc.au, Ross Crawford writes:
> And what do you do about crossovers between separately controlled loops? Just
> try & match the controller speeds, or leave one off & control with the other?
It may well be easier if they don't interconnect!
If you have two independent loops, each with a storage siding (one train
running the circuit, one train waiting in the siding), it becomes very
awkward when someone decides to move a train between loops, because there's
not enough space to "park" two trains on one loop, and still leave the
circuit free for the train from the other loop to enter.
By not interconnecting loops, you save two points/turnouts (at least) which
can be used to create another storage siding. And you can never have too
many storage sidings.
Most, if not all, "serious" exhibition layouts do not use the crossovers
between loops, and just run one set of trains on each loop.
Independent loops also means that if you have a major problem with one, the
other can keep going regardless - a major bonus at exhibitions where people
like seeing trains moving.
Cheers
Richie Dulin
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| (...) If that's true (IMO it's not) there's no reason for it to be the case. Consider: (URL) simple interconnected double-loop like what Michel designed for GETS last fall. As long as you run the inner and outer loops in the same direction, trains (...) (24 years ago, 13-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains.org)
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| (...) Thanks for the tips Larry! Does anyone have any tips on whether a layout of this size is better done as a full "O" rather than a "C" or a "G"? I know a full "O" provides more area for stuff, but how much of a hassle is it getting access to the (...) (24 years ago, 7-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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