South Hills Junction Updated

[Bob Rathke]

Bob,

It looks like you've got a great model - just like a satellite view of the Jct.

Bob 11/28

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Jim Holland wrote:

> Greetings!
>
> > Dietrich, Robert J. wrote:
>
> > To all of you who expressed interest I've finally updated the module
> > progress with words and a picture.  Go straight to the update by clicking
> > this -- http://www.voicenet.com/~dietrich/SHJ/module.htm#Nov27
>
> At the website, Bob says:
>         "I decided to put all power supplies, control relays, and the control
> panel in a separate box that will just fit under the module. The only
> electrical accessories that will be located on the module itself are
> those that can't be moved to the control box - switch machines and
> wires. The box will be connected to the module with cables, allowing it
> to be transported separately. The control panel will be the top of the
> box. What do you think about this arrangement?"
>
>         Is there any special reason to make it detachable?  Building it in
> underneath will avoid the possibility of forgetting it during transport.
>         With all the relays in one spot, would it be a good idea to
> *sound-proof* - or at least sound-dampen - the box?
>
>         Clever idea for the derails - circuitry exists for pausing at stations
> - this can be included with an interlock.
>
>         Do you personally think you will build other modules to suit - or at
> least encourage others so to do!!??  A 40-line module would be a natural
> extension as well as a yard module to hold spare equipment!!
>
>         Looks absolutely super, Bob  --  MANY  THANKS  for keeping us updated!
>
> > If you haven't been to the site before here is the home page --
> > http://www.voicenet.com/~dietrich/SHJ/default.htm.
>
> > Thanks and enjoy.
>
> > Bob Dietrich
>
> James B. Holland
>
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