03-23-2015, 12:24 PM
No pictures to post, but I will be moving forward with my Module.
I acquired some scrap extruded foam to start building the terrain on the module, as well as additional brass H column and Angles to built the catenary poles.
The catenary supports over North Elizabeth is of the "suspension" type, rather than the "K" brace. I have concerns with how solid this might be, but then I might use steel wire and try and seal it against rust. Steel wire is harder to solder, but MUCH more solid than brass or phosphor bronze.
I'm hoping to get this done in time for the East Penn Traction Club National Convention in May. I'm probably cutting it close, but fortunately this sort of catenary structure does not require much in the way of fancy engineering. It also helps that my tracks are uniformly space, i just need to create one pattern to do it all.
I acquired some scrap extruded foam to start building the terrain on the module, as well as additional brass H column and Angles to built the catenary poles.
The catenary supports over North Elizabeth is of the "suspension" type, rather than the "K" brace. I have concerns with how solid this might be, but then I might use steel wire and try and seal it against rust. Steel wire is harder to solder, but MUCH more solid than brass or phosphor bronze.
I'm hoping to get this done in time for the East Penn Traction Club National Convention in May. I'm probably cutting it close, but fortunately this sort of catenary structure does not require much in the way of fancy engineering. It also helps that my tracks are uniformly space, i just need to create one pattern to do it all.
Modeling New Jersey Under the Wire 1978-1979.
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