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Re: Fwd: New Braunfels Model RailroadJamboree - 2010
It could be just a first cut.
I think I saw Ed saying he would bring his bridge. I will wait to see
what is left after the others get their space.
Scott
On Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:59:09 -0600 Steve Wise <swise@aoot.com> writes:
> One point in circulating the design would be to generate interest
> earlier.
>
> Just a thought....
>
>
>
> Ira Schneider wrote:
> > Hi Steve,
> >
> > Your assumption is incorrect.
> >
> > I am not Fat controller for setup. However, I have been asked to
> design
> > the layout. As I mentioned previously, I won't do that until a
> week or so
> > before the show when I have a good idea of who will bring scenery
> modules.
> > Since the layout always changes right up until the day before the
> show, there
> > is very little point in circulating any early versions of the
> layout.
> >
> > So far, only you and I have indicated that they are bringing any
> scenery modules.
> > In fact, as of this minute, only three people have signed up for
> setup, which
> > isn't nearly enough.
> >
> > I am glad you are bringing the roundhouse/turntable modules. They
> add a
> > lot to the layout.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Ira
> >
> >
> >
> >
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Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2010 22:36:30 -0600
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I like labeling the modules so we can write the location of specific
module son the walls of the trailer so everyone can see how it all goes
back in. It could really help on that part.
Scott
On Tue, 16 Feb 2010 18:04:29 -0600 "Ira Schneider"
<ira_schneider@Iname.com> writes:
> Hi Bill,
>
> There is a plastic bag in the trailer which contains a can of black
> spray paint, a set
> of stencils, two carboard stencil holders, a roll of painter's tape,
> and a pair of gloves
> for painting markings on the modules. This bag may be in one of the
> plastic tubs
> on the shelf by the rear door.
>
> The yard modules should be marked "Y1" through "Y8", where Y1 and
> Y2
> are the switching modules, Y3 through Y5 are the ABCDE modules,
> and Y6 through Y8 are the EFG) modules. If you have a better
> scheme, please
> use it. (Perhaps Y1 for the switch module with the controller
> platform, Y2 through Y4
> for the ABCDE modules, Y5 through Y7 for the EFG modules, and Y8 for
> the other
> switch module. The reason I like the first scheme better is that it
> allows for adding
> new ABCDE and EFG modules without disturbing the sequencing.)
>
> The 45 degree modules should be marked. I suggested using H1
> through H4; Ricky
> suggested W1 through W4. I don't really care which designation is
> used, as long as
> it is consistent. (H = half corner, W = wide corner).
>
> The trolley modules should be labeled T1 through T5, preferably in
> the order they
> are set up (i.e. lay out the trolley line to find out which module
> connects where then
> mark them). The bumper modules go on the ends, the switch module in
> the middle,
> and the short modules go between the bumper modules and the switch
> module.
> I don't know which module is which - you need to align them so the
> velcro is all
> on one side - that will tell you how they assemble.
>
> You could also mark the blank accessory modules as A1 through A4.
>
> The main reason to mark the modules is so they can be identified in
> the inventory list,
> which includes the individual module's characteristics, and if a
> module needs to be
> repaired, we can easily identify which module it is by its label.
>
> Right now, the markings follow this scheme:
>
> D = ABCD module
> E = ABCE module
> X = transition module (i.e. ABCD to ABCE or ABCE to ABCD)
> BX = bridge transition module (i.e. the transition modules for
> Ed's bridge)
>
> The above proposals would add the following:
>
> Y = switching yard
> H or W = 45 degree corners
> T = trolleys
> A = accessories
>
> Having the modules labeled makes setup much easier.
>
> Thanks.
>
>
> Ira
>
>
>
>
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