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(...) The NBLTC has adopted a modular approach using 80 studs wide x 160 studs long standard table (module) size. This works for us but the overall design allows for a multitude of arrangements and optional sizes within the modular concept. (...) (...) (20 years ago, 13-Dec-04, to lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) We don't do anything to secure the tables. We just position the tables where we want them and that is all. So far, we have never had a problem. If the tables move a little bit, we just give them a shove back in place. A few small table gaps (...) (20 years ago, 13-Dec-04, to lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) We thought about that too, but decided we had to build custom tables or they might spread apart, causing derailments. How do you keep them together? Do you clamp them or something? (20 years ago, 13-Dec-04, to lugnet.trains.org)
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I have always been incredibly impressed by SCLTC tables. Heck, I am always impressed by SCLTC layouts, too. All custom-built tables are impressive to some degree. Here at LUCNY, us crazy New Yorkers discuss building our own tables regularly, but (...) (20 years ago, 13-Dec-04, to lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) SCLTC builds its own tables from 0.240 inch thick melamine coated hardboard and uses 1.910 inch diameter black ABS pipe for the legs. Both materials are cheap and readily available. The drawback to the hardboard is that it is not waterproof, (...) (20 years ago, 13-Dec-04, to lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) [...] BayLTC has an assortment of different kinds of tables: mostly 30x60's, plus a few 30x45's, 30x30's, and 45x60's. We also have two 18x60 extenders which we bolt onto the sides of 30x60's to make 48x60 tables. Most of the tables have (...) (20 years ago, 12-Dec-04, to lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) That's exactly what we've done: Use smaller modules, always. The standard in rtlToronto is 30.25x30.25", using the PNLTC standard. We use exclusively what I think they call a "half module", except its our regular size. Our "half" is actually a (...) (20 years ago, 12-Dec-04, to lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) That's a typo. I mean 4 (nominal 15") 48 stud square baseplates, a 2x2 square of them, (or a 3x3 square of (nominal 10") 32 stud square baseplates)... Sorry for any confusion! (20 years ago, 12-Dec-04, to lugnet.trains.org, FTX)
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In lugnet.trains.org, Philippe Label wrote: (snip) A quick note... If you go with 30 inches EXACTLY, your tables will be just a smidgeon too small to hold a 4x4 baseplate since they are not exactly 15 inches but rather just a little over. We went (...) (20 years ago, 12-Dec-04, to lugnet.trains.org, FTX)
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Hello Thomas, Thank you for your interesting update on this everlasting point of table standardization. We are also seriously considering the standardization of tables for multi-participant presentations. Although it seems quite improbable that a (...) (20 years ago, 12-Dec-04, to lugnet.trains.org, FTX)
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