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Modular layout in Europe

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Modular layout in Europe
Posted by Krokodil on Friday, February 8, 2019 1:30 AM

 Cabride on the big modular meeting in H0:

https://youtu.be/iitvtSyP5Nw

 

 

 

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Posted by Tinplate Toddler on Friday, February 8, 2019 2:48 AM

A nice layout with a lot of typical "Niederösterreich" atmosphere!

For those space-starved folks, participating in a modular layout group is a good way to stay "in business" when there is no room for an own layout. However, most of the modular layout suffer from the lack of a backdrop,which gives a scene a feeling of depth, and proper layout lighting. There are ways to solve that with detachable backdrop and lighting fixtures, but most modular layout clubs I know have failed to develop own standards for that. AFAIK, there are no Fremo or FREE-MO standards yet set.

Happy times!

Ulrich (aka The Tin Man)

"You´re never too old for a happy childhood!"

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Posted by Rip Track on Saturday, February 9, 2019 6:50 AM

Beautiful modular layout!  I liked the occasional map that appeared,  indicating the train position.  Nice touch.  

And all those Volkswagens rolling by!  If I were at a crossing with that train passing by,  I probably would have died from the “punch bug” beating I would have taken!

Frank

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Posted by Krokodil on Saturday, February 9, 2019 7:36 AM

Thank you!

 

Here is a domestic layout of my friend:

 

https://youtu.be/T7P8N3y90u4

 

The excellent catenary is fully functional, and the backdrop is amazing.

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