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Re: Gutter Talk
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lugnet.trains.org
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Thu, 1 Nov 2001 17:34:55 GMT
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Ben Fleskes designed this system for PNLTC and it works well with our tables
as Mike mentioned earlier.
We don't use corners. I think they will be a hassle making it necessary to
have perfect dimensions... we use just the gutter ends. And BTW it makes
clean up a cinch; pick up the track first, wipe the bricks into the gutters,
pop off the end, and slide the bricks into the container.
Also, if you mount the track, how can the kids build banks for the curves
and make jumping ramps? If you haven't seen this your really missing out! :)
I must admit when I first saw this my impulse was to stop it all and teach
them the proper way to run trains. But I think I learned more by letting
them play and have what seemed to be seriously destructive fun!
SteveB
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| (...) Now not having done this myself I thing there are a few things to remember. 1. The Gutters don't need to remain water tight. 2. The Gutters need to have some ridgidity to support a limited amount of leaning/abuse by spectators. Now if you had (...) (23 years ago, 1-Nov-01, to lugnet.trains.org)
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