Marlin338MX
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I'm very impressed with how solid it feels. I give credit to the author of the book I used for a reference.
L-shaped benchwork
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I'm very impressed with how solid it feels. I give credit to the author of the book I used for a reference.
Snowman
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This one has the same problem in two spots, where your innermost curve meets the two end curves which turn the opposite direction: you have the two curves meeting directly end to end, which is almost guaranteed to cause derailments.
It's almost mandatory to have a straight section between two opposing curves, and the usual recommendation is that the straight section be equal in length to the longest car you plan to run. You can fudge this a bit--a shorter section can be made to work if you aren't running fast--but longer is still better.
The problem with a direct end to end meet of the two opposite curves is that the car's coupler swings (from side to side) will fight one another. Even if you can get through without problems, the next car might go off the rails--it's more difficult to pull through the transition the longer the train gets--and there is going to be a huge visual jolt in any case, which makes things look very "toy like."
I think your other plans have avoided this problem so far.
Chris from France
CHRISTIAN
Thanks for all your very interesting and very useful inputs. Unfortunately, I always have more ideas than free space. So I put this project in a drawer until better days come. Sorry guys...
Bruette
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No worries, dreaming is half the fun!Thanks for all your very interesting and very useful inputs. Unfortunately, I always have more ideas than free space. So I put this project in a drawer until better days come. Sorry guys...
Chris from France
CHRISTIAN
Hello Happy Members !
With the blessing of the Love of my Life, I finally started to build a very small L-shaped layout.
With the blessing of the Love of my Life, I finally started to build a very small L-shaped layout.
BigGRacing
Aka. Gary Russell
I almost don’t believe you Chris…..you keep telling us that.
Chris from France
CHRISTIAN
I live in a very dangerous world where anything can happen without warning.
I already have all the track and all the wood needed. I'm on it !
I already have all the track and all the wood needed. I'm on it !
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BigGRacing
Aka. Gary Russell
I understand this…..lolI live in a very dangerous world where anything can happen without warning.
I already have all the track and the all wood needed. I'm on it !
Smudge617
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migalyto
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Those of us in that position knows all too well, that grenade can explode in your face without warning!Christian, that's no way to talk about your beloved SWMBO.
Smudge617
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Mine exploded some 15 years ago, I've never been happierThose of us in that position knows all too well, that grenade can explode in your face without warning!
