Post by BAZman on Sept 27, 2018 0:24:43 GMT -5
Like Rob Allbriton, I got the itch with a show coming up and frequently being limited without another End module, so we can use the 'T' or 'X' module.
I needed a back up End (turn around) module, in case others could not make it to shows. We have an X+T module, designed by Lajos Thek and built by Don Fedjur. These can be configured as a 'T' or 'X', allowing for more modules to join in.
First. Z-Bend Track modules were concepted by the late Bill Kronenberger and use a 24" module end interface with 2 pairs of track on each length of the module, 1" apart (like märklin track). Other than that, you can make any shape, angle or whatever, as long as it ends with the Z-Bend Track 24" standard.
Since I have several boxes of Atlas Flex track, time is wasting away. What a pleasure to have longer sections and flexible! I've built a dozen using MTL flex but the short sections have limitations and look better (smaller, more-to-scale rail head) than the Atlas Flex. Its all about time now.
Using the Atlas version of the SCARM 'free' CAD software (Atlas version has only Atlas track), I whipped up a 36" wide x 48" long module, allowing for 12"-15" radius curves, which helps when running 100 car trains. Since Atlas has LONG rail joiners (I could cut them down, but again, time), I designed the near ends of the flex track to be straight. I have 4" of flex track left when finishing the outer loop.
I needed a back up End (turn around) module, in case others could not make it to shows. We have an X+T module, designed by Lajos Thek and built by Don Fedjur. These can be configured as a 'T' or 'X', allowing for more modules to join in.
First. Z-Bend Track modules were concepted by the late Bill Kronenberger and use a 24" module end interface with 2 pairs of track on each length of the module, 1" apart (like märklin track). Other than that, you can make any shape, angle or whatever, as long as it ends with the Z-Bend Track 24" standard.
Since I have several boxes of Atlas Flex track, time is wasting away. What a pleasure to have longer sections and flexible! I've built a dozen using MTL flex but the short sections have limitations and look better (smaller, more-to-scale rail head) than the Atlas Flex. Its all about time now.
Using the Atlas version of the SCARM 'free' CAD software (Atlas version has only Atlas track), I whipped up a 36" wide x 48" long module, allowing for 12"-15" radius curves, which helps when running 100 car trains. Since Atlas has LONG rail joiners (I could cut them down, but again, time), I designed the near ends of the flex track to be straight. I have 4" of flex track left when finishing the outer loop.
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