Comments for Notes on Designing, Building and Operating Model Railroads http://designbuildop.hansmanns.org A hobby journey with Eric Hansmann. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:42:47 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 Comment on An Introduction by Eric http://designbuildop.hansmanns.org/2009/05/27/an-introduction/#comment-1416 Eric Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:40:18 +0000 http://designbuildop.hansmanns.org/2009/05/27/an-introduction/#comment-1416 Updated! Well, that was easier than I expect it to be. Updated! Well, that was easier than I expect it to be.

]]> Comment on An Introduction by Eric http://designbuildop.hansmanns.org/2009/05/27/an-introduction/#comment-1415 Eric Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:37:19 +0000 http://designbuildop.hansmanns.org/2009/05/27/an-introduction/#comment-1415 Thanks for the update Gerhard. I'll try to update my link. Eric Thanks for the update Gerhard. I’ll try to update my link.

Eric

]]> Comment on Additional Resources by Gerhard Klose http://designbuildop.hansmanns.org/2009/07/21/additional-resources/#comment-1327 Gerhard Klose Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:53:32 +0000 http://designbuildop.hansmanns.org/2009/07/21/additional-resources/#comment-1327 abebooks.com is great for out-of-print books, may give a better price than Ron's. abebooks.com is great for out-of-print books, may give a better price than Ron’s.

]]> Comment on An Introduction by Gerhard Klose http://designbuildop.hansmanns.org/2009/05/27/an-introduction/#comment-1326 Gerhard Klose Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:25:34 +0000 http://designbuildop.hansmanns.org/2009/05/27/an-introduction/#comment-1326 Byron Henderson's 2004 clinic handout has been moved, probably because he has a new Layout Design Bootcamp that he is giving at the 2010 NMRA Convention. The 2004 clinic is now at http://www.layoutvision.com/id18.html - 2/3 down, center column. Byron Henderson’s 2004 clinic handout has been moved, probably because he has a new Layout Design Bootcamp that he is giving at the 2010 NMRA Convention. The 2004 clinic is now at http://www.layoutvision.com/id18.html - 2/3 down, center column.

]]> Comment on Additional Resources by Eric http://designbuildop.hansmanns.org/2009/07/21/additional-resources/#comment-1036 Eric Sat, 30 Jan 2010 19:36:27 +0000 http://designbuildop.hansmanns.org/2009/07/21/additional-resources/#comment-1036 <p>Hey Joel,</p> <p>Thanks for stopping by. I just checked Amazon.com and noted the W&LE Volume 2 is listed new for $29.95. Volume 1 is out-of-print. I'd keep your eyes open at trains shows and maybe check the website for Ron's Books. Looks like he has both now.<br /> http://www.ronsbooks.com/</p> <p> - Eric</p> Hey Joel,

Thanks for stopping by. I just checked Amazon.com and noted the W&LE Volume 2 is listed new for $29.95. Volume 1 is out-of-print. I’d keep your eyes open at trains shows and maybe check the website for Ron’s Books. Looks like he has both now.
http://www.ronsbooks.com/

- Eric

]]> Comment on Additional Resources by JOEL NORMAN http://designbuildop.hansmanns.org/2009/07/21/additional-resources/#comment-1035 JOEL NORMAN Sat, 30 Jan 2010 14:31:15 +0000 http://designbuildop.hansmanns.org/2009/07/21/additional-resources/#comment-1035 WERE CAN THE 2 VOLUMES OF THE WLE BOOKS BE PURCHASED??? WERE CAN THE 2 VOLUMES OF THE WLE BOOKS BE PURCHASED???

]]> Comment on A Free-Mo Experience by Eric http://designbuildop.hansmanns.org/2009/12/16/a-free-mo-experience/#comment-711 Eric Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:30:58 +0000 http://designbuildop.hansmanns.org/2009/12/16/a-free-mo-experience/#comment-711 Thanks for your comments Stuart. After witnessing the set up and operation of the Free-Mo layout, I would agree on using fitter rails at all cross-module rail connections. I had contemplated using a butt joint on my proposed non-Free-Mo standard module interfaces. The fitter rails can offer a bit more leeway when the modules are joined together. Yes, it can be a pain installing the fitter rails on four to eight tracks crossing from one module to the other, but the probability of consistent operation across that span should be greater than if rails just ended at the module end with the hope that they line up correctly (each time) with the rails on the next module. I'm eager to begin construction on a set of Free-Mo modules this spring. - Eric Thanks for your comments Stuart. After witnessing the set up and operation of the Free-Mo layout, I would agree on using fitter rails at all cross-module rail connections. I had contemplated using a butt joint on my proposed non-Free-Mo standard module interfaces. The fitter rails can offer a bit more leeway when the modules are joined together. Yes, it can be a pain installing the fitter rails on four to eight tracks crossing from one module to the other, but the probability of consistent operation across that span should be greater than if rails just ended at the module end with the hope that they line up correctly (each time) with the rails on the next module. I’m eager to begin construction on a set of Free-Mo modules this spring.

- Eric

]]> Comment on A Free-Mo Experience by Stuart Brorson http://designbuildop.hansmanns.org/2009/12/16/a-free-mo-experience/#comment-710 Stuart Brorson Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:50:58 +0000 http://designbuildop.hansmanns.org/2009/12/16/a-free-mo-experience/#comment-710 Eric, thanks for posting this. I enjoyed operating with you in Syracuse. I agree with everything you say above. As for your "don't skimp" point, hear hear! One thing I would add is: Although the Free-mo specs don't require it on an intra-module joint, it's a good idea to use the 2" fitter rails instead of butt joints. Butt joints always have a way of going out of true alignment as the module ages, experiences time, temperature and humidity changes, etc. Fitter rails overcome mis-aligned tracks. I still need to type up my thoughs and post them. Thanks for posting yours! Stuart Eric, thanks for posting this. I enjoyed operating with you in Syracuse.

I agree with everything you say above. As for your “don’t skimp” point, hear hear!

One thing I would add is: Although the Free-mo specs don’t require it on an intra-module joint, it’s a good idea to use the 2″ fitter rails instead of butt joints. Butt joints always have a way of going out of true alignment as the module ages, experiences time, temperature and humidity changes, etc. Fitter rails overcome mis-aligned tracks.

I still need to type up my thoughs and post them. Thanks for posting yours!

Stuart

]]> Comment on A Free-Mo Experience by Eric http://designbuildop.hansmanns.org/2009/12/16/a-free-mo-experience/#comment-673 Eric Thu, 17 Dec 2009 02:04:56 +0000 http://designbuildop.hansmanns.org/2009/12/16/a-free-mo-experience/#comment-673 Yes Monday was a sleep-in day, for sure. It was all worth it. - E Yes Monday was a sleep-in day, for sure. It was all worth it.

- E

]]> Comment on A Free-Mo Experience by Steve Raque http://designbuildop.hansmanns.org/2009/12/16/a-free-mo-experience/#comment-672 Steve Raque Thu, 17 Dec 2009 01:00:41 +0000 http://designbuildop.hansmanns.org/2009/12/16/a-free-mo-experience/#comment-672 Eric, nice post. Sounds like you were dragging on Monday morning! Eric, nice post. Sounds like you were dragging on Monday morning!

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