MRH $500 Contest - 3
1) It allowed for modern LRV models to run on the layout,
yes, we know you can run them on 6” radius also, but not
always without modification, which defeats our building-block
approach.
2) We could purchase off-the-shelf track, specifically the
“Electric Avenue” track system from Proto:87 Stores
. This track comes with 8” and 10” radius curves and is
simply glued down to your building surface. This eliminates any
bending of flex track and keeps a clear straightforward installa-
tion for the beginner.
Benchwork
The benchwork for this Self-Contained Trolley/Light Rail
Layout/Module looks difficult at first, but breaking it down
will make simple work of its assembly. To help this, I divided
the layout and color coded the various heights to avoid con-
fusion (1a-b).
The white sections are at zero or the base level. The yellow
area is the sub-grade that will duck under the bridge/park etc.
This area will ramp down to 1” below zero. The green area indi-
cates the level will be between zero and ¼” high. The yellow/
1b
MRH-Aug 2013
