So the practical limit of train length may be able to go from 50 to 70 cars
or more.
Hi all,
Sounds like we're going to have a great layout for the
World's Greatest Hobby Show. The roundhouse and transfer table
modules are as good as it gets! And Adrian's email and attachments
clearly indicate that this will be the biggest train show to hit Central
Texas in years!!
To add to the fun, Rick, Ricky and I want you'all to know that
we're working hard to complete four brand new wide radius corner modules
in time for testing and use in the show. We've
been working nights and weekends all through January so we'll have
them tested and ready in time. And with a big up coming weekend of work
it looks like we'll make it.
We think they're really cool. 45 degree
corners. It takes two to make the 90 degrees of one of our
current corners.
At 45 degrees they offer more flexibility for layout geometry than is
currently possible. We can go beyond a rectangular or L shaped
layout. Think about it.
Tracks 1, 2 and 3 are 120 diameter and tracks 4 and 5 are
096 !! Brand new K-Line Shadow Rail. All new
construction.
So, the big bonus is all of the members' locomotives and
rolling stock, whether 027 or O Scale, will look more realistic
on these broader curves -- and the larger O Scale locomotives
and scale length 21 inch passenger cars that many of us now run will not only
look better, but will also operate much better on these curves.
More fun for us and a better show for the general public.
Stay tuned. Hope to see you at setup, both days of the show,
and teardown!
Bill
On Thu, Feb 5, 2009 at 11:53 AM, Steve Wise
<swise@aoot.com>
wrote:
I'll
be down there for friday setup and I'm bringing the roundhouse/transfertable
modules.
Cheers!
Steve.
Edward Weltens wrote:
Thanks!
The Convention Center layout shows where the loading docks are that
we should
use.
Ed
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*From:*
Adrian Elliott <adrian@awrelliott.com>
*To:* ttat-members@aoot.com
*Sent:* Thursday, February 5,
2009 1:42:45 AM
*Subject:* WGH Train Show
Hello
Everyone,
Just wanted to let you know that there has been
some more info regarding the World's Greatest Hobby on Tour Train Show
posted on the club web site. You will need Acrobat Reader installed on
your computer to see the documents. The documents include the show floor
plan, show location in the convention center, info about discounts at
local hotels, etc.
Click on the following link to go to
the web page. You can also click on "Confirmed" on the TTAT Club Schedule
page.
http://www.trainweb.org/ttat/WGH/wgh.html
This
looks like it is going to be a great show, don't miss
it.
Adrian
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