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DKS

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Re: Track planning ideas
« Reply #15 on: January 05, 2011, 02:08:55 PM »
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I think I deviated from plan a little here to use a RH turnout... and I think this was the place where one section of curve didn't have a part number.  It seemed to work out OK like this.

You're right, that should have a 912 there. I'll fix it.

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Re: Track planning ideas
« Reply #16 on: January 07, 2011, 11:59:40 AM »
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Really nice David.  Love the Aberdeen and Rockfish plan.  So many options with that one.
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Re: Track planning ideas
« Reply #17 on: January 11, 2011, 12:29:27 PM »
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Please enjoy two new plans just added today. They're a bit larger than most in the collection, and have no cut track pieces.

Buckley & Onarca

Chehalis Lumber Company

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Re: Track planning ideas
« Reply #18 on: January 13, 2011, 10:21:15 AM »
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I think you need to toss some Google ads on those pages and make yourself some coin. That's good stuff for small spaces.

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Re: Track planning ideas
« Reply #19 on: January 13, 2011, 11:17:58 AM »
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I think you need to toss some Google ads on those pages and make yourself some coin. That's good stuff for small spaces.

Thanks. I especially like how the Chehalis plan came out--it almost looks like it was done with flex.

As for Google ads, I think I'll pass. I like keeping my sites ad-free.

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Re: Track planning ideas
« Reply #20 on: January 13, 2011, 10:13:56 PM »
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As for Google ads, I think I'll pass. I like keeping my sites ad-free.

Thank you for that!

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Re: Track planning ideas
« Reply #21 on: January 15, 2011, 09:54:30 AM »
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By the way, anyone interested in T Gauge might enjoy my new 1:450 track plan collection: http://www.t-gauge.net/plans.htm

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Re: Track planning ideas
« Reply #22 on: February 09, 2011, 08:27:29 AM »
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Mr. Smith... any chance you might update these plans with Rokuhan pieces?

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Re: Track planning ideas
« Reply #23 on: February 09, 2011, 08:40:10 AM »
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Mr. Smith... any chance you might update these plans with Rokuhan pieces?

I'm working on a whole new series of plans using Rokuhan track. This will, however, take a bit of time, so please be patient.

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Re: Track planning ideas
« Reply #24 on: February 09, 2011, 08:48:51 AM »
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I'm working on a whole new series of plans using Rokuhan track. This will, however, take a bit of time, so please be patient.

Great! Look forward to seeing what you come up with.

As for the Rokuhan turn-outs... How soon do you want them for your layout? I'm in Tokyo and I know of a place that has a supply.

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Re: Track planning ideas
« Reply #25 on: February 09, 2011, 08:50:43 AM »
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Great! Look forward to seeing what you come up with.

As for the Rokuhan turn-outs... How soon do you want them for your layout? I'm in Tokyo and I know of a place that has a supply.

That is a most generous offer! I'll take them now. Please PM me with the details.

Incidentally, I've published a Rokuhan Track FAQ.

Answers a lot of questions, such as what are the radii and angles of all the curved pieces, what new products are on the way, etc.
« Last Edit: February 09, 2011, 08:53:35 AM by David K. Smith »

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Re: Track planning ideas
« Reply #26 on: March 19, 2011, 10:14:28 AM »
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By request, I've added some resources to my track plan collection.

Many of them can be built using Rokuhan track. These are highlighted in the list of plans, and there's a conversion chart so you can figure out what you need.

Also, most of them can be built using Märklin track, and there's a conversion chart for this as well.

BTW, Mike, any further progress on your Z layout?
« Last Edit: March 19, 2011, 11:26:04 AM by David K. Smith »

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Re: Track planning ideas
« Reply #27 on: March 20, 2011, 09:34:04 AM »
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Thank you, Mr. Smith!  ;D

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Re: Track planning ideas
« Reply #28 on: March 20, 2011, 11:07:29 AM »
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BTW, Mike, any further progress on your Z layout?

Not so much.  Lots of progress on a bathroom remodel, which led to rewiring most of the upstairs, and led to new oak 6-panel doors everywhere...  It's like pulling a loose thread in a sweater.  Our first child is due in April so things are going to be hectic for awhile.

It's OK though, I'm still beating Chris.   :D

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Re: Track planning ideas
« Reply #29 on: March 20, 2011, 02:02:50 PM »
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I just haven't taken photos yet  ;)