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Old 10-13-2008, 08:50 PM
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Ditto on the turnout locations!!

Andy has a good observation there. I would think you would want the cut somewhere along a straight line of track, and especially not under turnouts!!

I would also consider putting some sort of frame (even if it's 1x2's) around the edges, and through the middle for strength and to prevent any flexing when you move it. By using light wood, you wouldn't add much weight to it, and it would make the thing more rigid and accepting of the latches.

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