Train sets!

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Just an idea, but will have to see what TTfan says

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1mtvfan wrote:the bridge board is being replaced from 1/2 inch plywood to a much thicker board of plywood to keep it from warping again, and then the drop bridge parts will be added.

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Awesome! Who is fixing it?

most likely my father, but maybe not till the fall

1mtvfan wrote:most likely my father, but maybe not till the fall

Cool!

yup, that's how it's going

I was there earlier tonight actually, and the uneven tracks between the drop bridge and the main layout are indeed responsible for the problem explained in detail by MTV. This has also created the issue of my bro's locomotives (and at least one of his newest well cars) to 'Bottom out" and catch on the unwanted "lip".

1mtvfan wrote:yup, that's how it's going

TigerTankFan wrote:I was there earlier tonight actually, and the uneven tracks between the drop bridge and the main layout are indeed responsible for the problem explained in detail by MTV. This has also created the issue of my bro's locomotives (and at least one of his newest well cars) to 'Bottom out" and catch on the unwanted "lip".  

Ah ok! Good information there about your [Only mods are allowed to see this link] and [Only mods are allowed to see this link] .

the "lip" can be rectified, if only temporarily, by making sure the edge of the bridge is in line with the
edge of the module, but it would be much better to eliminate this "lip" entirely

1mtvfan wrote:the "lip" can be rectified, if only temporarily, by making sure the edge of the bridge is in line with the
edge of the module, but it would be much better to eliminate this "lip" entirely

Cool!

yes, it would be much better to get rid of this "lip" completely

1mtvfan wrote:yes, it would be much better to get rid of this "lip" completely  

Why can't you?

Unfortunately the floor that this setup rests on is affected by the yearly temperature change which means that the entire setup will rise and fall every year. Another complication is the piece of wood that the bridge is made from warping from excessive moisture.

it' warped because of the heaving floor, and the damp, but this will be rectified with a thicker board as the bridge deck.

TigerTankFan wrote:Unfortunately the floor that this setup rests on is affected by the yearly temperature change which means that the entire setup will rise and fall every year. Another complication is the piece of wood that the bridge is made from warping from excessive moisture.

Thanks for that information .

1mtvfan wrote:it' warped because of the heaving floor, and the damp, but this will be rectified with a thicker board as the bridge deck.

Sounds cool!

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the bridge is made out of 1/2 inch plywood, but the plan is to go with a 1 inch thick ply wood for the new bridge deck. but again it will not happen until the fall unfortunately.

We may have to lower the main setup a tiny bit then, as a thicker board will mean that the tracks won't line up properly and our trains will not stay on the tracks.

i doubt it, as the new board will be either 1 inch or 3/8 inch thick plywood to keep it from warping

1mtvfan wrote:the bridge is made out of 1/2 inch plywood, but the plan is to go with a 1 inch thick ply wood for the new bridge deck. but again it will not happen until the fall unfortunately.

TigerTankFan wrote:We may have to lower the main setup a tiny bit then, as a thicker board will mean that the tracks won't line up properly and our trains will not stay on the tracks.

1mtvfan wrote:i doubt it, as the new board will be either 1 inch or 3/8 inch thick plywood to keep it from warping

Cool guys!

yup, but still a pain when the troubles are not addressed and makes the operator sit out for the entire summer

seems like a good plan to me

1mtvfan wrote:yup, but still a pain when the troubles are not addressed and makes the operator sit out for the entire summer

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Yeah it does.

still, addressing the issues will make things a lot better, and help to fix thing for the better

1mtvfan wrote:still, addressing the issues will make things a lot better, and help to fix thing for the better

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Cool!

oh, it's not 3/8" plywood for the new bridge deck, it's going to be 3/4" plywood for the new bridge deck, just hope it won't warp as bad as the 1/2" plywood bridge deck that's in use right now

Unfortunately this will be a winter project as our dad is busy with work at present

the "plan b" is for the 3rd floor of our house become the train room after moving out the bed and desk and dresser from the one side of the room, and add some holes for tunnels as well as some "safety nets" should it be necessary for this plan to be put into fruition, although it's very doubtful. but the "plank under the bridge" plan is under consideration for trial to tray and straighten it out.