CSC Locomotion Weekend – 1/16/26 to 1/18/26

[PLAYINGWITHECHOES]

@joshhall @rcgrier3406, @gabevistica

As long as we can have that 40″ gap (4 baseplates) via a couple custom made tables, I can make the bridge work within the tight footprint. If the bridge is on the narrow end, I can forgo the cargo flask platform on the Schanbel and it should be able to fit the R104 curve leading into the tower module. It’ll be both blue ends fused together which is standard mode for Schanbel cars going to pick up cargo at a site. (That rattle you hear in the flask are the connector pins for that mode.) 🙂

If we put the bridge on the back and forgo the railyard, then the Schnabel can be full length and my extra trains would go on a back row of overflow tables along the wall as we’ve done in the past. (If they allow us that overflow table again as it’s really useful for battery and maintenance away from the display.

Let me know if either way seems feasible in your layout drawings. I really appreciate Josh’s willingness to make some custom tables for the cause. I would be glad to verify any final LxW dimensions prior to fabrication.

[Tim]

@rcgrier3406 @joshhall Yes, I can take stanchions (and some other stuff as needed) from the Museum for Locomotion weekend.

[Tim]

Note for set up: The CSC has asked all participants to bring their own table coverings if possible (they rent and the cost has greatly increased). So I will bring my dark green tablecloths and we can also lay out the Steel City LUG black banners. I have one of the banners.

[Author]

Posts