Our Layout - How it's Built & How it Works
Our Layout - How it's Built & How it Works
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PCLC train layout set up.pdf*** Click on the above guide to see the map of our layout on Page 2 ***
Once the trailer is unloaded, each module is rolled around into position one-by-one.
Once the trailer is unloaded, each module is rolled around into position one-by-one.
Due to the various heights of each module, modules are not always next to the neighboring module on the cart, so carts are unloaded in a very specific order and rolled around a lot!
Thanks to Kerri, we now have a detailed guide on how to understand our latest rack numbering and color coding. This helps all our members learn how to position each module, and we're definitely getting faster at assembly and take-down at the shows!
Members take great care when unloading and we try not to damage the plexiglass sides or the scenery.
Members take great care when unloading and we try not to damage the plexiglass sides or the scenery.
When the legs are in place, the module will be very wobbly until the bolts are attached and tightened to a neighboring module.
When the legs are in place, the module will be very wobbly until the bolts are attached and tightened to a neighboring module.
We lift each section while the pipe legs are inserted underneath.
We lift each section while the pipe legs are inserted underneath.
The trestle module is quite heavy and requires multiple members to attach the legs.
Not all modules have legs and might be held together just with the bolts or a support rail (these are next to the yard modules).
Not all modules have legs and might be held together just with the bolts or a support rail (these are next to the yard modules).
Trailer plugs are connected and wiring is inspected at each show for troubleshooting and testing the voltage.
Trailer plugs are connected and wiring is inspected at each show for troubleshooting and testing the voltage.
Our layout has Atlas brand track and specific tracks and pins are inserted and removed between each module. Members also clean the tracks before the show.
Our layout has Atlas brand track and specific tracks and pins are inserted and removed between each module. Members also clean the tracks before the show.
Our orange and blue curtains are attached underneath each module for a finishing touch.
Our orange and blue curtains are attached underneath each module for a finishing touch.
For questions or more information, please email: info@piercecountylionelclub.org
For questions or more information, please email: info@piercecountylionelclub.org
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