I'll start it off here then let's all put our two cents worth in.
a) Establish a name -- priority low, we can progress with out one.
b) Formal adoption of the "dog-bone" layout concept unless I have misread the feelings of the group.
c) Discussion of possible ways to accommodate the electrical control system we hope to have in a growing modular layout.
d) How high do we want out rail to be from the floor? MMUT is 53". Do we want this, higher or lower?
e) How wide do we want our modules to be? MMUT is 18". Do we want this or 20, 22, or 24 inches?
f) Do we want to adopt the MMUT track positions? MMUT is 6.75" and 8" from the front of the layout. Track spacing is then 1.25".
g) Do we want to lay our track on a spline? If so how high?
That's what I have right now. Please add, subtract, or modify as you see fit.
Also let's verify the meeting: 6:00 PM, Thursday Feb. 11, Denny's at the Pavilions Correct?
6 comments:
We also need to discuss how long our standard module should be. MMUT selected 5', but though that probably is the best fit for transportation it is not the most efficient use of lumber.
On the height I would like to discuss another option. Overall I like the 52/53" height. The legs could be removable or able to fold.
My extra option would be to install levelers in each corner of each module like we had on the legs at SNS. That would allow us the option of setting the modules on table tops. Fast, easy, slick and nice height for viewing at shows.
Milt,
I know you ahve said you want to keep this group simple ... no dues, no membership club, no politics ... but how do we handle issues like the following?
1. Shared funding for DCC infrastructure
2. Shared funding for layout construction
3. Liability insurance if we use someone's home for our layout (or commercial facility)
4. What happens if someone invests with the group , but then decides to leave?
I think we need a good dicussion on these issues before we purchase anyting for the layout.
Richard
What is the difference relative to you coming here as a friend to run trains?
Thursday's meeting 2/11/10
b) dogbone will be beginning theme of layout - end pieces -4-5 sections enabling transport - modules 4ft x 2ft lightwieght construction will be maximized.
c) Loconet will allow the control of subdivisions controled by a district division
power bus
turnout decoders
occupation detection
signal operation
combine automatic train operation under computer control and member operations with indiviual train operations
d) height of MiniMut 53" but is subject to further discussion
e. consensous is 24" wide modules
f. start with MMUT track positions but be able to accept Left/Center/Right alignment of modules
g. spline construction aslo a concensous so that the track grading looks more prototype and allows for greater defined detail
a) name is a low priority.
definite concensous that we are group for now - club not in eventual name.
Please add to this if you have additional notes to contribute.
Next meeting March 4 2010 06:30 PM ??
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