We finally have our new layout up and partially running.
The entry modules. The bridge was attached with screws for this show. For the next it will be operational
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John,
What you have accomplished so far is looking very good!
Can you post the track plan?
Like the setup. Two questions:
- Where'd you get the folding table legs?
- What size are your corner modules? They're a lot wider than the old school O-72 corners from my Tinplate Tracker days.
Thanks.
Hi John G.,
Nice design.
The location of the crossovers to the center staging yard and the pass through yard on the perimeter limit the ability to compress the layout for smaller venues.
It appears that you could split the crossovers to each end.
I have designed "snake" modules instead of a pass-through for visual effect. They introduce the same compression obstacle.
I assume you'll have some sort of elevation on the inside line to clear the center staging yard entrance.
Did I see transport cases in the background?
This will put on a good show. I understand the work and expense that you've put into this. Congratulations!
Originally Posted by xferyard:
xferyard, Keep us posted. If your group ever sets up in the Midwest (Chicago, Milwaukee, Indy) I would enjoy viewing your layout. Best of luck. 
Very nice.
Thanks Guys!
I will try and answer your questions:
Matt,
Folding legs are from EBCO (the legs and the support shelf weigh more than the rest of the module)
Each corner is made up of 2 modules each module 'chevron' is 50" w by 54" h
The lower loops are O-120 and O-128
Carl,
You are correct when we setup up at a smaller venue modules 12 & 15 or 13 & 14 will be removed (along with 2 modules at the opposite end).
We will be adding a snake at some point, but this was the easiest to get layout and get running.
The inside loop will be elevated 7" to allow for most if not all rolling stock to pass to the inner yard. It will be an O/S dual gauge loop
Yes the transport carts are in the background.
Santa Fe Jim,
We are planning to take it on the road not sure where or when we will make it outside of Colorado / Wyoming. But we will be traveling
A little more info:
With a 4 person crew it should take about an hour to set-up and an hour to break down.
The best investment not attached to the layout has been a 32.00 wheeled stool from Lowes, it is just the right height to allow us to scoot around the layout making the electrical and mechanical connections, save time and our backs!
Below is a close up of one the carts used to transport the entry module base and 4 yard modules (when they are completed in phase 2) The entry modules were designed to act as storage during a show so that we do not have tool boxes or other items cluttering the layout area. In this case it is carrying our 'old' 4 year old power panel.
It has 4 tpc 400s, 4 bricks, TMCC, Legacy, and a TIU. It has been abused during construction and will be cleaned up in the very near future.
2 of the toolboxes hold our 4 ZWs that are used by folks who do not like 'new' tech.
The entry module is designed to be jacked up and rolled around.
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Well done. 
Gary
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Beautiful work!
What do you use to transport it all?
Ed
ps. I like the leg design, the video really highlights them!
Gary, Thanks
Ed, A 6'2" X 16' foot trailer.. hopefully to be replaced by a slightly larger trailer.
6' 6" X 20' Trailer.. the current trailer is 20 years old all steel and well rusting
