http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Bend_track/ The Bend Track System Tue, 30 Jun 2009 03:41:44 GMT Allen Heimsoth http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Bend_track/message/1027 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Bend_track/message/1027 bendtracker1@... "Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity!" [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Mon, 15 Jun 2009 22:50:52 GMT Peter Borcherds http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Bend_track/message/1026 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Bend_track/message/1026 Allen, No need to reveal the site's new URL...it will always be www.bendtrack.com - all you need to do is let me know what the new hosting URL is and I will Fri, 12 Jun 2009 02:24:42 GMT Allen Heimsoth http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Bend_track/message/1025 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Bend_track/message/1025 Hello all, Just to give everyone a little warning. I am switching my ISP for the first time since I got connected to internet! I hope to have this done Mon, 01 Jun 2009 13:11:51 GMT hobbycraftsnmore http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Bend_track/message/1024 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Bend_track/message/1024 We're back from the Kenosha Public Museum Train Show in Kenosha, WI. If you'd like to see for yourself what the show was all about check out Tue, 19 May 2009 13:31:16 GMT Selberg, Robert http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Bend_track/message/1023 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Bend_track/message/1023 MaiNe Track with the East End Community School PTO and Ray & Robin's Hobby Center are happy to announce the first annual Portland Model Railway and Hobby Show. Mon, 04 May 2009 14:11:10 GMT Steve http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Bend_track/message/1022 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Bend_track/message/1022 ... check out the design by Dann parks http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Bend_track/files/Module_Ideas/ (You will need Xtrkcad) for, imho, a good design to work Mon, 04 May 2009 14:08:39 GMT Steve http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Bend_track/message/1021 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Bend_track/message/1021 ... I agree with Mike, a J shaped layout works the best, you could even start with a L shaped layout then expand to a J ( or U, if you want) Sun, 19 Apr 2009 20:00:00 GMT Mike Fischer http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Bend_track/message/1020 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Bend_track/message/1020 I'd recommend a J-shaped layout (two balloon modules, one 90-degree curve, and as many straight modules as it takes to connect the balloons and curve), and Sun, 19 Apr 2009 00:02:43 GMT Adam http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Bend_track/message/1019 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Bend_track/message/1019 I have an area of about 11x14 to work with in my basement, with a 14' length along a wall. Just starting to get some ideas down, if you have any suggestions, Mon, 13 Apr 2009 02:46:01 GMT John Wesley Tuten, JR http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Bend_track/message/1018 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Bend_track/message/1018 As with anything dealing with trains, you will get a different answer from each modeler who replies. My first comment is to check with your local club before Thu, 09 Apr 2009 16:59:04 GMT Peter Borcherds http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Bend_track/message/1017 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Bend_track/message/1017 No, typing in the www address will take you to the website. I am talking about the search results when searching from Google for 'Bend Track' - it still lists Thu, 09 Apr 2009 01:39:27 GMT Allen Heimsoth http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Bend_track/message/1016 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Bend_track/message/1016 Thank you ! I'm learning! I was told by my Guru of some changes that I need to put in the page that will bring it up in more searches. Key words I believe is Thu, 09 Apr 2009 01:31:53 GMT Peter Borcherds http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Bend_track/message/1015 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Bend_track/message/1015 Yep, easy enough. When my friend was building his layout he did some calculations, and it turns out the Kato Unitrack rail height is the same height about the Thu, 09 Apr 2009 01:30:38 GMT Peter Borcherds http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Bend_track/message/1014 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Bend_track/message/1014 Good idea...! Gives you two options...full home layout or part exhibition layout _____ From: Jolly Railfan I could not find anyone thatb wanted to do the Bend Thu, 09 Apr 2009 01:26:54 GMT Peter Borcherds http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Bend_track/message/1013 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Bend_track/message/1013 Very nice! Keep the photos coming guys!