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

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1mtvfan wrote: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

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

1mtvfan wrote: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.  

Oh cool! Good information about the [Only mods are allowed to see this link] of your [Only mods are allowed to see this link] .

the safety nets as i call them are going to go between the walls of the 3rd floor in the tunnels as a safety measure in case a piece of equipment should jump off the tracks and fall off the table, because they will not survive a hard landing to the floor, and neither will the couplers, as i have broken the heads off of many that way before, but, the whole "3rd floor" idea is a plan b, and is not expected to be used unless absolutely needed.

1mtvfan wrote:the safety nets as i call them are going to go between the walls of the 3rd floor in the tunnels as a safety measure in case a piece of equipment should jump off the tracks and fall off the table, because they will not survive a hard landing to the floor, and neither will the couplers, as i have broken the heads off of many that way before, but, the whole "3rd floor" idea  is a plan b, and is not expected to be used unless absolutely needed.

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Cool!

well, either safety nets or some boxes full of foam or something, as well as some "access hatches"because we have to be able to retrieve the stricken freight car or passenger car

As the main builder of the current set-up remains committed to his summer work, there is little or no progress to be made on sorting the issues out but there is some plans relating to this matter

which means the one operator is sitting out each running session until the issues are rectified once and for all, including the bridge board idea

1mtvfan wrote:well, either safety nets or some boxes full of foam or something, as well as some "access hatches"because we have to be able to retrieve the stricken freight car or passenger car

TigerTankFan wrote:As the main builder of the current set-up remains committed to his summer work, there is little or no progress to be made on sorting the issues out but there is some plans relating to this matter

1mtvfan wrote:which means the one operator is sitting out each running session until the issues are rectified once and for all, including the bridge board idea.

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Oh ok

it's always good to have a plan b

I have to say that I for one find the concept of only one operator using the setup to be quite disappointing (as that wasn't why it was built), but every single person in the world is allowed to make their own choices.

still, if the issues are left unaddressed, there is only reason for one operator to be there

Latest news from the model train setup... the badly warped lift bridge is continuing to cause problems but an unforeseen physical health problem currently being experienced by the main builder of this setup has reduced the chances of the above problem being fixed in the near future.

I still say there must be another builder somewhere!

unfortunately, there is not one at this time

Well obivously!

yup

So far there is nobody else other than the father of myself and 1mtvfan available to assist in terms of getting this problem solved. But, as I stated earlier, an unforeseen physical health problem and the amount of time needed to recover from this has taken priority over working on the model train set-up.

I see, well hopefully [Only mods are allowed to see this link] on your [Only mods are allowed to see this link] will get moving again soon.

Unfortunately such is unlikely at present, but life isn't always a picnic.

Hopefully the builder will get better soon. Then not only can [Only mods are allowed to see this link] resume but your warped [Only mods are allowed to see this link] can be fixed and your [Only mods are allowed to see this link] finished/built.

yes, but one step at a time

the helix is a winter project and can wait for the time being, but getting the warped bridge situation sorted out is a priority and will be done as soon as the health issue that the father of myself and 1mtvfan is currently experiencing has been successfully concluded.

Wait, so the builder isnt the one who is having health issues?

well, actually he is, but he is getting surgery for it in October or November, but he is not experiencing any pain or discomfort. all he is experiencing is a touch of shock, which should clear up soon, so after that he will be back to working on the train set up. and i am also trying my hardest to keep my go pro fully charged for the day i can film the trains rolling around on the helix, or past the camera in some form

Tigertankfan just mentioned your Dad was the one having health issues?

yes, he is having health issues, but what is bothering him most right now is something called shock, so once that clears up, the train set repairs will start