I'm glad to see folks experimenting with new ideas. It would be great to see photos and a cost estimate. I had originally considered aluminum for my TBM modules, but found it cost prohibitive. Perhaps I didn't look at the right sources.
Best regards, Stan Maddox www.burlingtongulf.com On Dec 16, 2010, at 6:15 PM, [email protected] wrote: > > Gary Cameron asked me to forward this to the S Yahoo groups. He describes a > new module design he is working on that he and I have been discussing since > the Blue Ridge Scalers met in North Carolina a few weeks ago - Earl Henry, > Nashville > > From: [email protected] > To: [email protected], CC: [email protected] > Sent: 12/16/2010 2:45:08 P.M. Central Standard Time > Subj: Wood modules and glue > I am currently building up four prototype aluminum model train modules. > These can be used for any scale and the decking can be plywood, foam or any > other material. > > The prototype units should be ready in about two weeks. I hope to loan > three of them out to either clubs or individuals to evaluate before producing > additional units. > > The modules are extremely strong and light weight. They are made from a > special extrusion design the has a "T" slot running the entire length. This > slot is used to mount the legs and can be used for adding extensions, > installing skirting, etc. > > I decided to go ahead with this concept after attending a meeting of the > Blue Ridge S Scalers in Hendersonville, North Carolina. > > If anyone is interested in following the progress of these modules, contact > Gary Cameron, SE Regional Train Center, 300 Hillside Road, Johnson City, > Tennessee 37601 423/833-3383 [email protected] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: [email protected] [email protected] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [email protected] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
