Re: Corner Modules/Other To Do Items

[Scott A Smiley <sc.smiley@juno.com>]

I have several 10" straight left over from my previous purchases of
bridge track for the new sidings.  If lengths needed are less than 10",
count on these.  I have enough for the necessary Std. bridge tracks too.

Scott

On Wed, 23 Jan 2002 14:56:24 +0000 "Ron Fiebelkorn" <rwf49@hotmail.com>
writes:
> 
> 
> It looks like we'll have several items to work on this week-end.  
> Besides 
> trying to resolve the electrical problems we'll probably get a 
> preview of 
> the power box that Ira has built plus we have other items we can 
> work on 
> from the 'To Do List' that is on the club's web site.
> 
> One of the items on the 'To Do' List is to build two more corner 
> modules.  
> This would make four corner modules that belong to the club plus the 
> two 
> corners that belong to Jim.  With the additional two corners we 
> could make a 
> variety of layouts and be more flexible as to the amount of space we 
> need at 
> shows.
> 
> Ed volunteered to come up with specs for the additional two corner 
> modules 
> and has done some research on the amount/type of track that we will 
> need.  
> (I think a draft copy of the module specs are on the club's web 
> site.)
> 
> Since money is always an issue with the club I've asked Ed to do a 
> quick 
> estimate on the cost of the project and what type of track he plans 
> on 
> using.  Here's what he's found.
> 
> First, I chose K-Line because it is available in more sizes than 
> Lionel and 
> equivalent in quality.
> Then I looked at the differences in price between the shadow rail 
> and the 
> regular "O-Gauge" track and found that for 2 Corner Modules the 
> price 
> difference in List price was only $23  ($156 vs. $133).  For that 
> $23 you 
> get insulated outside rails for signals or accessories and more 
> realistic 
> looking track with a blackened center rail and plastic ties.  I 
> rounded up 
> the price to $175 to cover shipping and buying a few extra pieces.  
> I should 
> be able to get a 10% discount off list price for the track.
> 
> The quantities I estimate we will for 2 corners are:
> 16 - O96
> 20 - O72
> 4 - O54
> This does not include bridge tracks, and I would buy one or two 
> extra of 
> different sizes that may need to be cut.
> 
> The five curves would be made up as follows:
> A = O96, O96, O96, O96
> B = 1/2O96, O96, O72, O96, 1/2O96
> C = 1/2O72, O72, O96, O72, 1/2O72
> D = O72, O72, O72, O72
> E = O72, O54, O54, O72
> 
> Any comments/questions?  We can also discuss this more at our work 
> day and 
> SAMRA Show.
> 
> Reminder:  The club's finances are getting better but we're still 
> limited.  
> Please come up with an estimate of the cost before you take on a 
> major 
> project that will require the club to reimburse you.  We want to 
> make sure 
> we can cover your costs.
> 
> Thanks--Ron
> 
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