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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