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Michael
I will see if i can get it the by friday . Is that OK ,Do I make to ttat? Or
to you.?
--- On Wed, 3/10/10, Michael Graziano <mgraziano@austin.rr.com>
wrote:
From: Michael Graziano <mgraziano@austin.rr.com>
Subject: RE: Status of Projects for Work Event
To: ttat-members@aoot.com
Date: Wednesday, March 10, 2010, 5:47 PM
I
understand from Scott that you never received the dues letter.
Can
you please send in a check for $35 to me at:
Michael
Graziano
360
Nueces St Unit 1802
Austin,
TX 78701
Thanks,
Michael
512-470-8850
From:
ttat-members-owner@aoot.com [mailto:ttat-members-owner@aoot.com] On Behalf
Of OLIVER COKER
Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2010 7:24 PM
To: ttat-members@aoot.com
Subject: Re: Status of Projects for Work Event
I see all the time traillers fo sale 18 & 20 footers
Was not looking at price I can do some looking a round and see, what I can
come up with. So we will have a Idell what we are looking at. I
hope that well be OK with all..And maybe we can get a real good
deel.
oliver coker
--- On Sun, 2/21/10, Scott A Smiley <sc.smiley@juno.com>
wrote:
From: Scott A Smiley <sc.smiley@juno.com>
Subject: Re: Status of Projects for Work Event
To: ttat-members@aoot.com
Date: Sunday, February 21, 2010, 5:54 PM
Oliver, this is something that the board can consider. At this
point, I would be interested in a total work plan that would allow us to
switch trailers. That would include pricing alternatives of new
trailers, sale value of the existing trailer, interior design of the new
trailer, budget for the internal improvements required to store and hold
the modules and other club property and a plan to finance the difference in
cost. We spent almost $1000 in building out the interior and
countless hours This is a big task. I know that
many hours were spent on this aspect when the current trailer was
purchased. Both the purchase and the design and the build out of the
trailer. I know for my consideration of such a plan, I would
want to see a strong team of people dedicated to tackling the project
planning and committed to its implementation if approved by the
board.
WE currently have room in the trailer for additional standard or
slightly wider modules so that is not the issues that some additional space
would address. Additionally, the board would need to reconsider the
policies as to what goes in the trailer to ascertain if additional space is
needed in the first place.
I don"t thank we have a weight problem it how much we have to
put in it. So shold we see how much much it would cost for a 7x18 or 16
?? that 2 or 4 feet would make it much better for all the thangs we have
for all the shows.???
oliver coker
--- On Fri, 2/19/10, Scott A Smiley <sc.smiley@juno.com>
wrote:
From: Scott A Smiley <sc.smiley@juno.com>
Subject: Re: Status of Projects for Work Event
To: ttat-members@aoot.com
Date: Friday, February 19, 2010, 10:22 PM
This trailer is rated for 7000 pounds I think. That includes
its own weight of 1700 I think it was. Most hitches are only good
for 5000 pounds though. I do not think that we have a load
problem. I agree that bigger would be harder to pull although this
one pulls a whole lot better than the old one.
WE have not paid off the purchase of this trailer yet. This
is our third trailer as a club. 4x7, 5x12 and now 7x14.
One thing that takes up a lot of room in the trailer is that we can
get to most or the stuff in the trailer without having to remove other
things. Once we clear the aisle of wagons, the rest is available so
you can get just what you want.
Typically individually owned and some specialty modules have not
found a home in the trailer. Things happen and I prefer not to be
responsible for the others stuff that needs special handling when we are
trying to get set up or taken down. If the units fit the std.
size, require about the same care as the rest then I see no problem
being in the trailer.
if we start accommodating one person's stuff in the trailer, then
what do we say to the other members that have items that they would like
hauled in the trailer. I have 7 scenery modules that get used on
the layout routinely. There are a lot more out there
that individuals have and bring when they can to our shows.
Obviously a continuing discussion item. Members let your
feeling known to board members so we can reflect the will of the members.
I think it would require
people to have larger trucks to pull a larger trailer.
I don't think we ever checked this trailer's weight. There is a
scale at a truckstop near New Braunfels I have used before.
From: OLIVER COKER
<oliver.coker@yahoo.com>
To: ttat-members@aoot.com
Sent: Fri, February 19, 2010 2:37:21 PM
Subject: Re: Status of Projects for Work Event
So why don"t we lok in to a larger trailer..and sale this
one..
oliver coker
--- On Fri, 2/19/10, Steve Wise <swise@aoot.com>
wrote:
From: Steve Wise <swise@aoot.com>
Subject: Re: Status of Projects for Work Event
To: ttat-members@aoot.com
Date: Friday, February 19, 2010, 2:31 PM
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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