I couldn't resist fiddling around with XTrkCad to see what could be done. The results are in the files section in a folder called Barrington Exchange. I'll...
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David Bromage
davidbromage
Feb 1, 2008 11:17 am
One more. BarringtonExchange-N-shelf3.png I wanted to get it even shorter and history lets this happen quite nicely. Before the modern cylindrical cement...
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boomer44
boomer14624
Feb 1, 2008 3:46 pm
I went to Google maps through the TinyUrl provided. Interesting view of the cement plant. This would be very easy to make plans for your layout. What I did...
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Colin t Hart
cthart
Feb 1, 2008 8:10 pm
Cool!...
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David Bromage
davidbromage
Feb 3, 2008 1:27 am
Came across these by accident. http://members.jcom.home.ne.jp/mohane580/jam2006/3.files/image032.jpg ...
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shortliner2001
Feb 3, 2008 12:58 pm
... http://members.jcom.home.ne.jp/mohane580/jam2007/jam1.files/image006.jpg ... This one appears on the builders website, together with the plan and more...
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Len
lkaplan@...
Feb 3, 2008 9:21 pm
It looks like at least image046 shows the work of Akihiro Morohoshi, whose website is at: http://members.jcom.home.ne.jp/a.moro/ Google -...
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STEPHEN BENNETT
steveblackdog
Feb 3, 2008 9:21 pm
Here you go, inspiring stuff http://www.ecodacs2.nerima.tokyo.jp/rehsi/index.html Steve Bennett ... From: shortliner2001 To:...
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Peter D Verheyen
pdverhey
Feb 4, 2008 2:06 am
The Central New York Chapter of European Train Enthusiasts at the Great Train Expo in Rochester, NY – February 2-3 2008 The Central New York Chapter of ETE...
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John Bruce
jwb1323
Feb 4, 2008 4:15 pm
Is this post on topic? It covers a train show and large layouts made up of modules. Neither is a "small layout" by any definition - Carl Arendt has made the...
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Ray Cannon
raccy1
Feb 4, 2008 10:50 pm
John, It is only a problem if you make it so. Ray ... From: small-layout-design@yahoogroups.com [mailto:small-layout-design@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of John...
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Ryan Blundon
rtblundon
Feb 5, 2008 8:23 am
Hello all! I'm about to start construction of an around the room (12' x 12') layout with the shelves ranging from 24 - 30" in depth. I am planning on using...
Hi, I am new here... I wandered over from Carl Arendt's site. I see a lot of nice jpg's submitted here, and was curious what software was used to create them....
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Joe Krepps
joekrepps
Feb 5, 2008 3:43 pm
... (12' x 12') layout with the shelves ranging from 24 - 30" in depth. I am planning on using open grid benchwork. ... ripped into 3 1/2" wide strips? I...
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John Bruce
jwb1323
Feb 5, 2008 3:53 pm
Ray, I'm puzzled. What kinds of things are only problems if we make them so? Noisy neighbors, say? Spam? Off-topic posts are in the same category. This ETE...
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Larry Blanchard
lgb9999027
Feb 5, 2008 5:19 pm
... If you can find some good cedar, it'll hold the weight down considerably. I took some cedar fence boards and planed them smooth, then cut to width. But I...
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Peter Verheyen
pdverhey
Feb 5, 2008 5:30 pm
Wow! I'm sorry to have seemingly stepped on some toes. Apologies. My interest is in publicizing the interests of ETE, of which I am a member, and which...
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frank edgcombe
fedgcombe
Feb 5, 2008 7:22 pm
Hi! I would use 3/4" plywood ripped in 3 1/4" strips. Its possibly cheaper and less likely to warp. The best ply, if you can find it, is Baltic Birch...
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David J Wynne
david_j_wynne
Feb 5, 2008 8:12 pm
Here in Ireland, I'm using 2 pieces of 3 1/2 inch 3mm birch ply, separated every 9 inches by vertical pieces of 1 x 2 inch deal. If there is any curvature in...
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Ted
tedakaed
Feb 5, 2008 8:51 pm
First, there aren't any real hard rules about the style of your benchwork. On my sectional layout (5'x1639;), the ends (loops) are L- girder butted to a 1"x3.5"...
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Ray Cannon
raccy1
Feb 6, 2008 1:09 am
Peter, Don’t worry about it. There are some toes which beg to be stepped upon.. Ray ... From: small-layout-design@yahoogroups.com ...
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Brian Durell
briandurell
Feb 6, 2008 2:43 am
... Ted -- Guess no more. You are right on target. Although most wood workers would prefer to make furniture from solid wood, there is no denying that one huge...
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UncaDuck50@...
sidehackracer
Feb 6, 2008 4:22 am
_What to use for benckwork? _ (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/small-layout-design/message/17069;_ylc=X3oDMTJyZjE1NHVhBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE1BGdycElkAzIzOTE3NjQEZ3Jw ...
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Larry Geib
lorenzojose2000
Feb 6, 2008 4:57 am
Not exactly right. Almost any species of wood will be stiffer than plywood up until its breaking strength is exceeded. Some species of plywood are stronger, ...
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David Bromage
davidbromage
Feb 6, 2008 8:16 am
Actually it's so small it's a "windowsill switcher". http://www.fabbnet.net/images/windowsill_layout.jpg Although it appears to be just somewhere to display a...
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shortliner2001
Feb 6, 2008 2:43 pm
... least ... You tried to access a document for which you don't have privileges....
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km_deboy
Feb 6, 2008 10:03 pm
Hello, Anyone here live in Reno or Sparks, Nevada? Would like to get together with other fans of small layouts to share ideas, compare notes, etc. I'm just...
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km_deboy
Feb 6, 2008 10:10 pm
I got same error message at first, but when I typed in the base url (http://www.fabbnet.net) then hit the back button on the browser, it shows the picture....
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Ted
tedakaed
Feb 7, 2008 12:42 am
Before putting track onto a 4'x8' sheet, you might take a look at the Yahoo Group "Heart of Georgia RR" (HOGRR). Yes, it's enjoyable to see the train running...