Re: Lessons Learned

["Ira Schneider" <ira_schneider@iname.com>]

Rick,

That is module C1.  It is the only corner module we have with the auxiliary power connector (i.e. it is the module the
harness connects to opposite the powered corner).

In most layouts, we can't just use position E (what you call track 5) instead of position D (what you call track 4)
for the corners.  It really depends on the actual layout.  For example, any corner module which attaches directly
to the switching yard must use positions A,B,C, and E.

I still don't understand why you were trying to run a large steam engine on track 4.  That is the track with the
sharpest curves.  I thought you only ran your large steam engines on track 1, the track with the widest curves.

We need to look at module C1 and determine what is wrong with the track in position E.  Since it is an old
module, I suspect most of the track should be replaced.  Also, we should examine the woodwork and
see if the roadbed is warped also.

Thanks for reporting this problem.  If possible, I will design the layout for Flatonia to avoid using position E
on this module.


Ira