Talking T Gauge

DanMacK · Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2008 8:56 pm Post subject: Layout on Youtube

This was posted about a week ago and just found it. It's a great start for an up-and-over layout. be cool to see what he does with it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scmsySuinOQ

trainspotter-usa · Joined: 04 Sep 2008 Posts: 315 Location: Minnesota

That is very neat. No real indication of size.
About 18" square do you think?

Ian

David K Smith · Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2008 9:51 pm Post subject:

Interesting start. Nice to see T not running at 450 mph.
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michael · Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2008 1:17 pm Post subject: Great vid - got me thinking...

I'm curious:

a) do you think the majority of modelers will continue to shrink layout sizes to match scale? (the example being that this layout is roughly 18"x18") Or will people use the scale as an opportunity to model large areas? I ask as this is a nice example of an basic over/under, but it looks no different from an HO, N, or Z layout as its still uses 4-5% grades.

b)will continuous-run rule? The auto-reversing circuits mean that modelers could model a point-to-point layout that would run constantly. Do you think we will continue to see a proliferation of the standard round-and-round layouts, or something different?
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TBA · Joined: 08 Sep 2008 Posts: 120 Location: Massachusetts

Maybe a little of each. Most of us grew up with variations on the closed-loop format while the point-to-point setup would work with narrow/long shelf layouts. With magnetic traction you can even do a series of switchbacks and work your way up a wall. Very Happy

The compact size works well for those cramped for space, but large "empire" filling a room might be hard to resist for those who have the space.

Modules for exhibition I think would be a natural.

trainspotter-usa · Joined: 04 Sep 2008 Posts: 315 Location: Minnesota

pray59 · Joined: 05 Sep 2008 Posts: 88 Location: Fremont, CA

I really like that track plan, as it's an artsy shoot off the basic up and over twice around trackplan.

I would really like to have a couple intermediate stops instead of a direction change, so I could simulate station stops. Maybe if I have a point to point with a station at each end, and a constant running roundy rounder on the same layout? Thinking...
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michael · Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2008 12:27 am Post subject:

familykjp · Joined: 17 Oct 2008 Posts: 17 Location: Tokyo Japan

I am encouraged to build T gauge layout by your comments.
T gauge train size is almost the same as pencil size. So T gauge structure is so small and not necessary to make detail . So I asked to my friends to try paper structure idea.
Some of my city buildings are made by paper with printer.

Actual Size 56cm X 54cm

I hope We can share about T gauge information.

I will put some English explanation on my SNS below.
http://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/167714/blog/c48289/

familykjp · Joined: 17 Oct 2008 Posts: 17 Location: Tokyo Japan

>>Actual Size 56cm X 54cm
Sorry correction.
I add small section to my layout .

Actual Size 66cmX60cm (26inchX23.6inch)
132.5R only

Thank you

DanMacK · Posted: Fri Oct 17, 2008 11:59 am Post subject:

familyjkp, welcome to the forums! Love the look of the layout. The track plan allows for excellent scenic possibilities, including the airport in the corner.

It shows just what's possible with T gauge.

Thank you and thanks to your friend for the buildings as well. I think alot of us will be able to use them.
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trainspotter-usa · Joined: 04 Sep 2008 Posts: 315 Location: Minnesota

Familykjp;
I was looking at your blog and I was most interested to see in one of your earlier videos that you were not using the controller that came with the T gauge track set.
Do you think you could tell us more about the controller that you were using?
It looks to be some kind of old KATO controller. Was it made for N gauge?

Ian
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familykjp · Joined: 17 Oct 2008 Posts: 17 Location: Tokyo Japan

>>your earlier videos
Yes. old KATO controller for N gauge. Please operate under 4.5V for T-Gauge.

I am mainly using controller that came with the T gauge track set
with sony PSP-1000 potable game machine's power supply.

familykjp · Joined: 17 Oct 2008 Posts: 17 Location: Tokyo Japan

I am in the process of making ground coverings of my T gauge place. Google earth type photos helped me to design more realistic Japanese farm ground .
There are three types of tree.
First one is converting from dried ears of the grass. Second one is steel wool reef with wire trunks. Third one is converting from N gauge of the shelf tree; I made 100 dried ears of the grass type trees, about 30 steel wool reef types and 10 N gauge of the shelf convert types.
Some photos and english explanation on My blog .
http://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/167714/blog/c48289/

Thank you.

David K Smith · Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2008 11:08 pm Post subject:

That layout is sure coming along! Very, very fine work!
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