Re: Flatonia

[bj.smiley1@juno.com]

On Mon, 1 Oct 2001 19:29:24 EDT Bostet@aol.com writes:
> I'm putting together a head count for passes for Flatonia on Oct 
> 26-27-28.  

jim smiley will not be available to work on the 4'x8' module and i will
not be at fumc-round rock as i wil l stay in Flatonia the entire weekend.
i can drive the trailer or not, what fits the  drivers plans

 They are looking for this info ASAP (why this early I don't know) so 
> if we 
> want our names on the list, please respond if you are planning to 
> participate 
> at the Fri setup and possible run, Sat and Sun.

I suggest  that we get 20 passes as usural for the whole time and it
would be nice if the passes are mailed to the show chair to arrive a week
before the event so we can make distribution. 

 4 tables is not enough space to assemble large  trains . we need 6
tables and a big enough layout to give us working space in the infield.
what size space has been  agreed to ?

> This will also let us know if we have enough people to man a raffle 
> and swap 
> table.

 IT TAKES 6 PEOPLE TO RUN THE MODULE LAYOUY SAFELY. TWO OTHERS OFF DUTY
TO MAKE PURCHASES AND ONE EATING.


> While you are at it, how many want to work the 4x8 eight with me at 
> the 
> Jamboree that from 8:30 to 2p+/- on Sat 10/27.
> 
> Bob Stettner
> ------
> TTAT members reflector.

NO ONE HAS IDENTIFIED THE VD PROBLEMS THUS FAR.
I WOULD SUGGEST THAT ALL TRACK SOLDER JOINTS BE REDONE WITH A LARGER
SWEAT DEPOSIT AND ANY TRACK WHICH DOES NOT HAVE 3 RAILS SOLDERED BE
SOLDERED WITH 1" OF STRANDED CU WIRE TO INCREASE THE CONDUCTIVE THRU THE
JOINT.. 

WHEN ANY TRACK HAS  ALL 3 SOLDERED JOINTS CRACKED, THE TRACK SHOULD BE
RAISED UP ENOUGH TO REPLACE THE OLD PINS WITH NEW PINS  BEFORE REPAIRING
THE SOLDIERED CONNECTIONS

THE SOLDERED CONNECTIONS WHICH BRIING THE POWER TO THE TRACKS  SHOUILD BE
RESOLDERED

THESE ITEMS HAVE ONLY LABOR AND THE SOLDIER I DONATED. ( NO COST FOR THE
CLUB ).

IF THE VD IS STILL OUT OF CONTROL,  NEW TRACK WOULD BE A LOGICIAL STEP TO
UNDERTAKE. ED MENTIONED LARGER RADIUS IN HIS COMMENTS. THE NEXT SIZE
LARGER TRACK OF THE SAME TYPE PRESENTLY ON THE CORNERS IS 120'  K- LINE
AND THAT WOULD REQUIRE NEW GEOMETRICS.   

Bye,    bj.1    
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