How does free-mo work? Specifically in HO Scale.
Steve
If everything seems under control, you're not going fast enough!
NWP SWPHow does free-mo work? Specifically in HO Scale.
http://www.free-mo.org/about
Good Luck, Ed
There are a set of standards to which every module must adhere - height, electrical connections, track gauge and where tracks join at the ends. The thing that makes Free-Mo unique is that there are no requirements for module shapes, so instead of the same old rectangular layouts at shows, Free-Mo layouts twist and wander all over the room and have much greater flexibility of design.
A few years back, one of our forum members did a whole series of threads on the N-scale Free-Mo group he belonged to. This is a really great example of how a Free-Mo layout can be built and managed.
http://cs.trains.com/mrr/f/11/t/212393.aspx
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https://tstage9.wixsite.com/nyc-modeling
Time...It marches on...without ever turning around to see if anyone is even keeping in step.
I really like the Free-mo concept. There seems to be only a little Free-mo around in the Midwest, but maybe I'm just poorly informed on that. If anyone knows of a Free-mo group in the Central Indiana-Central Illinois area, I'd like to know more. If it sounds interesting to you and want to see about getting something going, speak up or drop me a PM.
Mike Lehman
Urbana, IL
I think Free-mo is fascinating. I had a chance to see a decent-sized one at a WGH Show in Cleveland a few years back. I think I went back and viewed operations on it 4 different times. I don't have a good vehicle for transporting a module but I would definitely consider getting involved with a Free-mo group, if there was one in my area. The flexibility of the modules really makes the idea appealing.
Tom
Free-mo...
Someone really needs to free Mo. Wasn't Willie already free'd?
Rio Grande. The Action Road - Focus 1977-1983
Yes, Willy is now down on the corner with the Po' Boys.
Free-mo is a great option for someone who doesn't have a ton of space but also doesn't want multiple main lines or rectangular shapes for everything.
--Randy
Modeling the Reading Railroad in the 1950's
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tstage I think Free-mo is fascinating. I had a chance to see a decent-sized one at a WGH Show in Cleveland a few years back. I think I went back and viewed operations on it 4 different times. I don't have a good vehicle for transporting a module but I would definitely consider getting involved with a Free-mo group, if there was one in my area. The flexibility of the modules really makes the idea appealing. Tom
Tom, I believe there is one in NEO. They're called the Western Reserve Free-Mo.
http://www.free-mo.org/node/125
-J
-Jon
Thanks, Jon! I may check them out sometime.
riogrande5761 Free-mo... Someone really needs to free Mo. Wasn't Willie already free'd?
Don't know why those guys are/were in the slammer, or if they got out, but I do recall Unimat saying they'd "Free Chuck with every purchase".
Guess it didn't work out, 'cause there sure ain't a lot of Chucks walking my streets.
Ed
Good evening Tom,
The WGH was "a few years ago"......wow!
I have a module designed to fit into my subcompact hatchback, along with legs, rolling stock and other necessities. Not all modules require a trailer ( or school bus!)
If you have any questions, please reply. I was the run chief ( guy in charge) for the WGH event along with NTS Cleveland in 2014 and NTS Indianapolis in 2016.
Thanks for your interest!
Tim
7j43k riogrande5761 Free-mo... Someone really needs to free Mo. Wasn't Willie already free'd? Don't know why those guys are/were in the slammer, or if they got out, but I do recall Unimat saying they'd "Free Chuck with every purchase". Guess it didn't work out, 'cause there sure ain't a lot of Chucks walking my streets. Ed
I think that Chic-Fil-A cow got processed into Big Macs before finishing the sign. It was supposed to read "Free More Chikun"
Robert
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