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I too want to go the route of handlaid track. I'd be interested to know if you are planning to build a standard size module with the purpose of eventually connecting it to another/group of modules. I was looking at Micro Engineering code 70 and 83 track with pc-board ties. I am especially interested in non-standard turn-outs for yard work and maintenance facilities. cheers!
Good points to consider... I was actually looking at the Fast Tracks products. Maybe I need to re-evaluate a few things.
I just picked up my Transfer table and pit extension - yessssssssssss! I am almost done with the "basic" module layout. All I have to do now is add the dimensions for the transfer table, verify the clearances and begin work on the CDs. I'll have to post it when I am done.
The module design is almost complete. I just need to tighten up a few things and make sure of some dimensions and I am good to go. Has anyone set up a walthers turntable? What did you use as a base?
Chuck, Thanks for the reply. If I understand your design concept correctly... I can make a group of modules (four) that would surround the turntable module and then have the turntable module to "pop up" in place, in the circular opening. If I square the turntable module for strength and leverage I imagine that I could elevate the the pit and bridge somewhat on the module so that when in place, the top surface of the four corners rests on the bottom of the other modules and the lip of the
Thanks for your response Bob Your point on possibly blending a section of the roundhouse into the backdrop is well taken. I have also looked at possibly exchanging a few stalls for an attached machine shop and have a few tracks open to house wheel sets etc. My goal is to make a transition era service facility so the transfer table will be coming into play soon. That will be a whole lot easier since a basic rectangular module can handle that. Another challenge will be to determine what roadbed material
Thanks NW Fan, Believe it or not, I started out looking at a design somewhat similar to what you have. I saw the beer line modules and figured that its concept was the way to gain depth and retain portability. I don't have a "complete" picture of what I want in the perfect layout just yet but I want to start with at least one idea and let it grow over time. I am not thrilled at the idea of seams running through the scenery but I also know that it is more fun playing the game than sitting
I am returning to the hobby with a renewed vigor after a long hiatus. I have done the old Lionels around the Christmas tree which were fun for a few minutes. (the circular layout just left too much to be desired) I had an old HO scale DC system layout that was "basic" in every sense. This was fun and less toy-like than the Lionel 3-rail (Yes, I still have it), but something was still missing. I have dismantled my 4'x'8' HO layout and plan to start anew, this time with a heavy
While the keyboard is still hot... The only track plans that I have come across show very few roundhouse approach/service tracks and even fewer active service bays. I would like to make a near 360 degree roundhouse, however this presents a challenge to portability. My whole purpose for a modular system was for portability should I have to move. I think that I can stick to the modular approach if I can determine where to make the segment breaks. Has anyone modeled the Walthers 130' turntable and
Thank you for your response. I can "cheat" in a way with the radial track by insuring that the modules fit together with precision. In that case, if there are odd angle cross cuts to the tracks, they will still line up and loco movements shouldn't derail. The big challenge will be to align the roundhouse and any cut sections so that they match (as close as possible) to the module lines. You are correct in assuming that the new project will be larger than my old 4'x8' layout