Modular Construction
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This is a large module with an unexpected feature of flow change.
This module can be wired one of two ways.
1. as a stand alone layout by adding a 1/2 circle of 6" radius to the left end or other sections of track you wish to drive on in opposing directions.
2. as a small section of a larger layout in which you enter and exit side by side and travel in opposing directions through all of the spirals in the back.
I use it most often as a small section of a larger layout which can be quickly removed for travel.
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This is what I call a key image because it defines the number of tracks and where they are.
This module is in three layers so there are three flow images below to cover the module.
This module gets a lot of strange looks for a few reasons.
First and foremost because of all of the single lane straights.
Second for the scenery that covers all non track surfaces.
Intently when they see the cars go off in different directions and pass by each other going opposite directions and rejoin as they exit the module.
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This is what I call a flow image which shows where a lane exits each section of track on the module.
I usually only mark one lane on a flow diagram because the other generally follows.
I marked both lanes in these flow images because it is neccasary to get the point across.
This is the base layer with the entrance and exit on the left edge.
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This is the second level which contains the bulk of the track.
I made this module because I like the crashes in lane changes and squeezes or just clipping a tail in your way when you are going in opposite directions.
No one ever wanted to drive in opposite directions with me so I forced it in a small section of the layout with this module.
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This is the third layer which is where cars usually pass each other due to the extra spiral on the right end.
Even when this module is set up as a stand alone layout it is a lot of fun to race on, not as many crashes but still a lot of fun.
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