Re: Fitting 8X modules on 8 foot tables
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This was the configuration from our recent two day WGH show in Indianapolis. There were five, eight foot tables; three in a row and one each butted to the outside edge of each end table. We needed to add two 64mm pieces (not shown on diagram), one on each side, to fit the tables.?
If this is what you’re up to a double track 124mm piece should cover the gap but real life may require 29 mm pieces too. If this is going to be a common occurrence a small “gap filler” module could be created OR an oversize single. This is why it is best not to double butt tables. ? IF you could spread the tables single modules could be used instead of the gap fillers. The modules at the end of the middle table would span the table gaps at each end. ? 62mm track pieces were used at Trainfest to mate standard corners and 17” junctions in the layout. ? ??????????????????????????????? T ? ? ? ?
? ? Todd, I have considered smaller modules as an option - the size would be around 10.5 inches to fit a single 8' table. It hasn't happened yet though.
Geoff
On Thursday, February 22, 2024 at 09:40:43 PM EST, Todd Blose via <bloseclan@...> wrote: Some of us have seen out if spec modules, e.g. one about 4" wide, to cover a gap.? This was at a National N scale convention.? If for your personal space, remember, it's your world:) ? On Thu, Feb 22, 2024 at 6:29 PM, Geoff Dunn via I have space constraints that require that the sides of the outer tables must abut the end of the crossing table. I guess I'll live with the gap.
Thanks for the response. Geoff On Thursday, February 22, 2024 at 05:19:24 PM EST, Terrence Moore <terry.moore@...> wrote: The quickest and easiest way to deal with a U shaped layout is to butt the tables together with the middle table end up against the left leg table (for example) and the right leg table end butted up against the side of the middle table. I suspect you are talking about a standard T-TRAK loop layout on single tables (not double wide tables and large corners and junctions. The mismatch of measurements you mention are why you never put the middle table/s between the end tables. IF there are 2 tables lengthwise between the end tables they can be gapped in the middle with the modules spanning the gap to get a useful length.
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I'm curious how others deal with a U-shaped layout, with an 8' table between the two side tables.? An 8' table is 96" long.? 8X of standard length modules is 97.64".? Having the 8' table between the two side tables means the layout on the 8' section will be 1.64 inches too long, and will push the vertical parts of the U off the side tables, or it means that the tables will have a 1.64 inch gap between them, making the underlying table somewhat less sturdy.
One option is a pair of special, slightly short modules.? Has anyone dealt with this issue in another way?
Thanks for any suggestions.? Geoff Dunn, Albany NY NTrak
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