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Re: Status of Projects for Work Event
It is a no brainer to have modules that fit into the existing slots as I
understand these do. We have modules as wide as 29" I think that can
protect protruding track as Ricky mentioned. There is already one in
there with protruding track. They need to be about 4' long so the bolts
can lock them down.
this brings up another project for the work day which is to drill some
hole in modules so they can fit into a slot and be stable.
I made my most recent accessory scene with the track spacing to hook on
to your dead end track, just never have done it.
I like your set up that allows some activity off the main lines.
Scott
On Fri, 19 Feb 2010 09:29:59 -0600 Steve Wise <swise@aoot.com> writes:
> 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 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>
> > To: 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>> 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>>
> 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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