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Here is a different photo. We have two 2' and one 4' modules
in their carriers. From left to right are Gadpea (2'), Phil (4') and Dino (2'). These modules travel opposite an 8' module
in the same carrier.
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| Rick Mattar Photo |
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"Pebbles Jct" Ken Anderson provided the scenery on this module.
This module measures 30" x 8'.
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Scenery for "Grandad" was a group effort by Joe, Ken Anderson
and Rick Mattar. This module measures 30" x 8'.
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"Snovel Jct" is a 6' radius outside curve that has scenery
by Ken Anderson. It has a smaller raius than our standard mainline modules because it was intended for a layout that was located
above an office and the stairway to the layout necessitated a smaller module. The mainline track radii are 64" and 62" and
are often used on primary mainline loop.
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This is the second encarnation of "Cook" and is another example
of Randy Costansa's handywork. The original "Cook" module had a secondary track level 3" above the mainlines with trackwork
for a dualguage served Iron works. The upper track curved across the Mainlines and down a steep grade to connect to the industrial
track.
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"Cashew" module has a small 3 track yard, and a dual guage
passing siding to go along with the grain elevator. A fine example of symetrical track design. This module along with "Cook"
were Joe's 3rd and 4th Luane modules but before the addition of the waffle plate on the bottom of the frame. The 8' outside
radii give the mainlines radii of 88" and 86". That sure looks sharp from this angle.
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"Edgeton" is one of a three pack of 16' radius outside curves.
Each module in the set is a 30 degree curve with mainline radii of 184" and 182". The track leading off the back of the module
represent a small interchange yard.
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Lazy Creek" seen here is another of the 3 pack.The broad
curve, bridge and trestle make it a favorite spot for train photos.
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"Barrow" is the last of the 16' curves. The green area devoid of scenery has since been covered buy a pond and
additional trees.
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"Turner" is a 8' radius (inside) curve, notice the direction the module
curves relative to the mainlines. This is one of 4 such modules that allow us to build layouts in something other than an
oval.
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"Umbria" is the counterpart to "Turner" when in thier carriers but when
set up they can be placed independently anywhere in the layout.
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Below is a PDF file with diagrams of all of Joe's modiles
including those not shown in the previous photo collection. The file is scaled to 1:48 so if you print it, the scale on the
diagrams should scale out to 1/4" = 1'.
Joe Balint's Modules.PDF
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