Hi Ted and Esteemed Colleagues, Milo Rodriguez and I have used a set of our own plans to construct 6 modules which we carry to train shows. We use American Models track because we can run equipment with both scale wheels and Flyer-compatible ones. The corner units are 4 feet by three feet with a pair of concentric tracks. The nominal radii are 30 and 27 inches with helical easements. Although there are some turnouts for fiddle-track storage, they are normally left spiked in the straight-through position.
The modules are made just 21 inches wide. We also have a pair of modules that are 66 inches long and made to mate with the others when we have more space. Electrically, we have a pair of busses that follow the tracks under the roadbed. We use Cinch-Jones plugs to connect the modules in the manner described for N-Trak modules. Mechanically, we attach the modules together using loose-pin hinges along the outside and inside edges. We can set the modules up on tables or use free-standing legs that fold up. I have posted a few pictures on my personal web-site at: http://wpporter.duckburg.us/rp_lc.htm Milo and I have carried thee things to train shows in the South Florida area (TTOS and TCA) for a few years. We allow visitors to run the trains. Our emphasis has been on reliable operation rather than scenic complexity. Enjoy, Bill Bill Porter 15212 79th Court N Loxahatchee, FL 33470 -----Original Message----- From: Ted Larson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, March 18, 2005 4:29 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [S-Scale Modeling] S-MOD ??? >>>>>> Chris Burger <cbtrainnut@ Subject: Stating S-Scale Modular Club I am looking for suggestions as to what others have used in the way of modules. I am leaning towards the NASG plans as of now and using 30 inch by 72 inch modules. Would also like to use 3 main lines or two with a branch line running alongside. <<<<<<<<<<<< 6' long is great from a design point of view, makes laying out the switch locations much easier than with 4' long modules, but they greatly complicate transportation and storage flexibility. I find that there are many vehicles that can handle 5' long modules, but not 6 footers. 6 footers can also become quite heavy. I do like 30" wide vs. 24". Regarding power, I believe that if you build to the Smod specs, you can use DC OR DCC, whichever you choose to plug into the track circuit. Regarding clearances (topic from another note), a clearance diagram used to be distributed with the S-mod specs. The diagram might be available from the NASG Mobley Library, c/o Dick Karnes. Ted Larson __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com The poll results are in....... To REPLY to the list, use REPLY ALL, to reply to the sender, use REPLY. I do NOT know if this works on all e-mail software, but it works on some of the most common ones. For those of you on DIGEST mode, all REPLY messages go to the list. Change your membership, change your message settings, use our CALENDAR, view shared files or photos, view the list archives, GO TO http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ Yahoo! Groups Links The poll results are in....... To REPLY to the list, use REPLY ALL, to reply to the sender, use REPLY. I do NOT know if this works on all e-mail software, but it works on some of the most common ones. For those of you on DIGEST mode, all REPLY messages go to the list. Change your membership, change your message settings, use our CALENDAR, view shared files or photos, view the list archives, GO TO http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
