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Fridge-re 18 Sep 2022 06:06
in discussion Hidden / Per page discussions » Balloon Tracks (turnaround loops)

Here is the list of parts I used for a 6 module straight t-trak with a single loop on each end. Not sure if it is useful to anyone apart from me

Track
20000 (S248), N Kato Unitrack, Straight 248mm. 8
20012 (WS186PC), N Kato Unitrack, Straight 186mm. (concrete) (double track) 6
20020 (S124), N Kato Unitrack, Straight 124mm. 4
20022 (WS124G), N Kato Unitrack, Straight 124mm. (double track) 6
20030 (S64), N Kato Unitrack, Straight 64mm. 18
20040 (S62), N Kato Unitrack, Straight 62mm. 2
20070 (S45), N Kato Unitrack, Straight 45.5mm. 2
20071 (S29), N Kato Unitrack, Straight 29mm. 2
20110 (R282-45), N Kato Unitrack, Curve radius 282mm, angle 45º 2
20120 (R315-45), N Kato Unitrack, Curve radius 315mm, angle 45º 10

Track lengths
20000 (S248), N Kato Unitrack, Straight 248mm. 1984
20012 (WS186PC), N Kato Unitrack, Straight 186mm. (concrete) (double track) 2232
20020 (S124), N Kato Unitrack, Straight 124mm. 496
20022 (WS124G), N Kato Unitrack, Straight 124mm. (double track) 1488
20030 (S64), N Kato Unitrack, Straight 64mm. 1152
20040 (S62), N Kato Unitrack, Straight 62mm. 124
20070 (S45), N Kato Unitrack, Straight 45.5mm. 91
20071 (S29), N Kato Unitrack, Straight 29mm. 58
20110 (R282-45), N Kato Unitrack, Curve radius 282mm, angle 45º 443
20120 (R315-45), N Kato Unitrack, Curve radius 315mm, angle 45º 2474

Total track length: 10.54 m

Wiring loops

BARR_ceo 21 Apr 2021 22:24
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No special wiring is required if you use standard wiring practices, (BWWB) on the other modules…

IF you don't have any crossovers on the other modules.

If you've got crossovers, then yes, to use them you will need to have some kind of electrical reversing section. If you use DC (I do…) thn gap the throat of the loop and put an auto-reverser into the track power feed of the loop itself.

If you have two loops (making a dogbone style layout) you will need a reversing unit in each loop. There are other ways to do it, but one reverser per loop is the easiest and most simple way to guarantee you won't be without it when you need it.

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Bethlehem-Ares RR
N Scale Model Railroading, Digitrax DCC, T-Trak

Wiring the Loop

Jimbo0455 07 Feb 2021 19:06
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Is there any wiring considerations that need to be addressed for the Loops? Thanks

T-TRAK in Montana (5th Division PNR NMRA)

Richard Hartley 30 Jul 2019 14:22
in discussion Hidden / Per page discussions » How To Find Or Start A T-Trak Club

Looking to start a T_TRAK group in the Goat Division of Pacific Northern Region of the NMRA. The 5th Division covers Eastern Washington, Northern Idaho and all of Montana. If anyone is interested, Please contact me.

Richard Hartley, Billings MT
moc.oohay|782hwr#moc.oohay|782hwr
[phone]

Looking to start a club in South Florida (West palm Beach Area)

toddsellis1 04 Aug 2018 23:56
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If anyone is interested in starting a T-tak club in South Florida, Please contact me.

Todd Ellis
moc.liamg|sillesddot#moc.liamg|sillesddot
561-260-3123

adjustable corner blocks

gotahavemountains 24 Apr 2015 13:23
in discussion Hidden / Per page discussions » How To Construct The Basic Module

I don't know if others do this to their corner blocks, but I like to adjust the height of my modules from the top corners of the module. I use 2 1/2" 1/4-20 carriage bolts and slot the tops of them for a screwdriver adjustment. I also set the "T' nut up inside the block as shown in the cross-section picture shown - well that isn't going to work, can't figure out how to get an image from my picture files.

Centex T-trak

alco4ever 19 Jul 2014 19:01
in discussion Hidden / Per page discussions » How To Find Or Start A T-Trak Club

Looking for folks in the Belton - Temple area (Bell County) of Texas interested in starting a t-track club. I have four corners and several straight modules. Email me at ed dot mcginley at yahoo dot com. No offense to the Austin guys but it's just to far in time with I-35 all screwed up.

Ed

Oops!

BARR_ceo 28 Jun 2014 15:36
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Good catch! That's fixed now.

EtA: I'm in the process of editing the loops with #4 turnouts to correct them now.
EtA2: Done!

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Bethlehem-Ares RR
N Scale Model Railroading, Digitrax DCC, T-Trak

Dimensions of the Offset Balloon

Kent Smiley 28 Jun 2014 12:48
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Chief,

I like the ideas here.

The dimensions of the offset balloon look like centimeters vs millimeters.

Thanks,

This was a wonderful Idea

BillMTX 26 May 2012 11:46
in discussion Hidden / Per page discussions » Legoville

Tim and his son did a wonderful job in creating this Module. It is an instant hit for Young and Old that come to our Shows.

Cudo's Tim

Wonderful animations

wittmason 16 Apr 2012 01:00
in discussion Hidden / Per page discussions » Bingtonham Maintenance Facility

Bill's modules have some wonderful animations on them. I believe this one has a welder working NON-stop when there are train shows.

P.s. Monsters name

wittmason 16 Apr 2012 00:53
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The mosters name is Lego-zilla.

#60 holes - Answer

Vic McTee 13 Dec 2011 18:38
in discussion Hidden / Per page discussions » How To Construct The Basic Module

Q: What is the purpose of the #60 holes in the ends of the module?
A: According to Bob, pilot holes for nails. The sides are glued but the nails help to hold the sides in place until the glue dries. Bob said he uses 2-3 track nails per side.

#60 holes

Joe Austin 07 Dec 2011 19:14
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What is the purpose of the #60 holes in the ends of the module?