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RE: Status of Projects for Work Event
Have we ever even checked?
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From: ttat-members-owner@aoot.com [mailto:ttat-members-owner@aoot.com] On
Behalf Of Steve Wise
Sent: Friday, February 19, 2010 2:32 PM
To: ttat-members@aoot.com
Subject: Re: Status of Projects for Work Event
Are we getting close to the weight limit of the trailer?
Bill Lohman wrote:
> What a generous offer!
>
> Trailer space seems to be an on going hot topic for good reason. As
> previously stated we plan to have a pow wow at the trailer on
> Saturday, with all interested parties, to discuss trailer
> space/organization for current and future requirements for modules
> like Steve's and the upcoming Passageway module -- which my aching
> back is hoping becomes a reality in 2010! And trailer space for it
> seems to be the biggest issue. Again for good reason.
>
> Maybe we should hire a NASA Capsule Design Consultant!! Teach us how
> to fit ten pounds of s___ in a five pound bag. Sky hooks for modules
> in zero gravity or maybe an upper deck like a London Bus. :-)
>
> See ya' Saturday starting at 10 am.
>
> Bill
>
> On Fri, Feb 19, 2010 at 9:29 AM, Steve Wise <swise@aoot.com
> <mailto:swise@aoot.com>> wrote:
>
> Also, if it helps, I would definitely donate this module to the
> club. Ideally, the club would want the two 18"x36" modules that
> hook up to the crossover as well. Then anyone could add modules
> to this siding. I have the specs on how to hook up to these
> modules too (power harness specification, bridge track lengths,
> etc etc). The idea when Adrian, Bob, and I built these modules
> was to have club members add on to them.
> So if the club desires it, I will donate the main line module and
> the 2 modules that complete the double crossover. These could
> then be kept in the trailer.
> If there's no room or no desire, then that's fine.
>
> Steve.
>
>
> rbd1949@aol.com <mailto:rbd1949@aol.com> wrote:
>
> Ricky said that Steve's module should be sandwiched in between
> the 28" modules to help protect the overhanging track. I have
> said all along that the crossover module should be in the
> trailer so we could use it even if Steve is not there. We
> could add more sections to extend the switching action when
> the r/tt is not in the setup. Maybe add a frieght yard or
> Timesaver switching puzzle.
> Rick
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Scott A Smiley <sc.smiley@juno.com
> <mailto:sc.smiley@juno.com>>
> To: ttat-members@aoot.com <mailto:ttat-members@aoot.com>
> Sent: Wed, Feb 17, 2010 7:17 pm
> Subject: Re: Status of Projects for Work Event
>
> Before I read the rest of the responses, here is my take.
> Basically, the
> trailer is for the club modules and the standard member
> modules. WE
> designed the trailer for the std modules and the corners and
> other club
> modules. Sceniced modules that still fit into the standard
> slots or
> corner locations are OK but we know that anything delicate or
> fragile
> gets broken when in the trailer. ( Example Rick's bridge
> module has been
> broken several times) . The trolley modules were given to the
> club and
> the blanks are also the clubs and available for any member to
> use, with
> Show coordinator or set up fat controller approval, hopefully
> determined
> before the show so everyone knows what there is room for
> before they pack
> up at home. The owner of the specialty modules can take care
> of them
> better than the club can.
> With that said, There is one slot open where the 90 degree
> corners sit
> that could accommodate some module. Also, longer modules
> might find a
> location in front of the switch yard modules since they are 6'
> themselves.
>
> Scott
>
>
>
> On Wed, 17 Feb 2010 09:22:53 -0600 Steve Wise <swise@aoot.com
> <mailto:swise@aoot.com> <mailto:swise@aoot.com
> <mailto:swise@aoot.com>>> writes:
> > By the way, Ira had mentioned in the past that we should
> store my > engine > yard mainline module in the trailer. This
> would allow setting up > the > main line without me being
> there with the rest of the modules. Is > > this still a
> possibility? If so, I might bring it to the work day. > >
> I'll create a box to store the special bridge tracks, and some
> sort > of > protection for the crossover that hangs off the
> edge slightly. If > > there's no room in the trailer, then
> no biggie...just let me know.
> > > Thanks!
> > > Steve.
> > > > > Scott A Smiley wrote:
> > > 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 <mailto:ira_schneider@Iname.com
> <mailto: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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