R2 / R3 dilemma

[ebay mike]

Soooooooo..........wot ya gonna do then Dave? I suppose the sensible answer is get a bigger shed.

 

[idlemarvel]

Good question Mike, and thanks for getting back on topic! In a typical Englishman compromise I think the answer is both. R2 in the short term and then the "bigger shed" with R3 or 900mm. I can more or less fund the R2 by selling off excess R1 track and points. R3 will take more investment of money and time, a project for next year. In the meantime I will be able to keep the trains running.

 

[ebay mike]

Good question Mike, and thanks for getting back on topic! In a typical Englishman compromise I think the answer is both. R2 in the short term and then the "bigger shed" with R3 or 900mm. I can more or less fund the R2 by selling off excess R1 track and points. R3 will take more investment of money and time, a project for next year. In the meantime I will be able to keep the trains running.

So how many R2s do you think you'll need?

 

[idlemarvel]

Basically a circle (12) or a box as I think they come by the dozen. Are you about to make me an offer I can't refuse?

 

[idlemarvel]

I do not know if this will help but trainli used to have R3 curves and switches and this r3 is really 3 foot radius. Note also that the LGB 3 way switch is LGB R1 and R2 curves.

Thanks Dan sorry I didn't acknowledge your input earlier. Yes Train-Line-45 still do 3 ft (900mm) curves and points which I might consider in the long term instead of or as well as R3.

 

[ebay mike]

Basically a circle (12) or a box as I think they come by the dozen. Are you about to make me an offer I can't refuse?

Let me have a look in the garage Dave. I'll get back to you, tomorrow perhaps.

 

[Rhinochugger]

OK, can we talk pensions while he's gone ?

 

[John Carmichael]

Why don't you use LGB Flex Track? Then you can make the best curves that fit your situation.

just a thought...

 

[ebay mike]

OK, can we talk pensions while he's gone ?

No - I'm back!

 

[ebay mike]

PM about to be sent Dave.

 

[playmofire]

PM about to be sent Dave.

If you have any spare, Mike, I might have a use for them.

 

[ebay mike]

If you have any spare, Mike, I might have a use for them.

Noted Gordon. Just need to see how this goes first.

 

[playmofire]

Noted Gordon. Just need to see how this goes first.

Of course, Mike. That's fine.

 

[Rhinochugger]

Of course, Mike. That's fine.

D'you wanna talk about your pension ?

 

[playmofire]

D'you wanna talk about your pension ?

In what way?

 

[PhilP]

I am sure Mike, will be happy to talk about re-distribution of your lump-sums..

 

[playmofire]

I am sure Mike, will be happy to talk about re-distribution of your lump-sums..

Lump sum long since gone.

 

[Rhinochugger]

Lump sum long since gone.

Been buying too much track ?

 

[playmofire]

Been buying too much track ?

No, just been retired 17.5 years.

 

[Rhinochugger]

No, just been retired 17.5 years.

Aha - the voice of wisdom