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Alsterstreek		#1 Posted : 15 November 2025 20:44:43(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 16/11/2011(UTC) Posts: 6,010 Location: Hybrid Home		Mesmerized by the idea, I think that the CLACK standard launched by forum member EB421 deserves its own topic. It all started here: Originally Posted by: EB421 Welcome to the UK! Slightly amusing since I know so many people desperate to get out; but different people like different grass. I'm doing modular modelling, in H0, using Marklin products! Unfortunately that's about where my usefulness to you ends. After exploring something overcomplicated with hexagons; I've ended up with my own end-to-end standard that's completely different from everybody elses'... the CLACK standard. Which is literally just "IKEA LACK shelf with C-Track glued to it." Easy to get, cheap, works with either Marklin or TRIX C-Track (I'm 2-rail), has three standard baseboards (CLACK300, CLACK1100, CLACK1900), requires no tools except something to put the track in the exact right position (I 3D printed some but they could be made by hand), and basically worthless to serious modellers. But; it's a modular system that anyone can start in for £15. The road is optional, I just have 1/87 remote control cars and thought it would be fun to have one layout that does both trains and cars. So if you fancy joining the stupidest modular system...? https://www.marklin-user...Modules-in-UK#post687714
		Greetz - Ak My current "layout": https://www.marklin-user...aigne-Project#post592818

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Alsterstreek		#2 Posted : 15 November 2025 20:50:57(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 16/11/2011(UTC) Posts: 6,010 Location: Hybrid Home		The 26 cm deep LACK boards by IKEA allow for double-track 45-degree curves, both with standard R1-R2 combinations and sophisticated R2-R3 combinations with easements.
		Greetz - Ak My current "layout": https://www.marklin-user...aigne-Project#post592818

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xxup		#3 Posted : 15 November 2025 21:07:53(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 15/03/2003(UTC) Posts: 9,665 Location: Australia		As one with a liking for all things IKEA, is this the thing that you are referring to? https://www.ikea.com/au/...ll-shelf-white-70282181/ Image captured as IKEA frequently refresh their website, It seems to come in different lengths.
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Jimmy Thompson		#4 Posted : 15 November 2025 21:51:21(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 26/03/2019(UTC) Posts: 842 Location: Florida Classic but Successful Swampland City		And it comes in the oak shown, which is kind of classy... also in White for winter scenes, Black for the Bw or coal mines (?), and Blue-Black for...well...dark waters?
		Jimmy T Analogue; M-track; KLVM; Wine Barrels; Primex Dr Dirt's Rule #1 and There is a Prototype For Everything

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Alsterstreek		#5 Posted : 16 November 2025 00:33:30(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 16/11/2011(UTC) Posts: 6,010 Location: Hybrid Home		Originally Posted by: xxup As one with a liking for all things IKEA, is this the thing that you are referring to? Indeed I do. Lack shelf sizes in Germany are: 30x26 cm 59x26 cm 110x26 cm 190x26cm Besides shelfs, there is an assortment of 45 cm high tables which could serve as bonsai supports for the fellow who does not wants to drill holes into the wall. When placed sideways, the tables are also suitable for setting up a reversing loop module. Relevant Lack table sizes in Germany are: 55x55x45 cm 90x26x45 cm 90x55x45 cm 118x78x45 cm Originally Posted by: Jimmy Thompson also in White for winter scenes, Black for the Bw or coal mines (?), and Blue-Black for...well...dark waters? Right on.
		Greetz - Ak My current "layout": https://www.marklin-user...aigne-Project#post592818

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Alsterstreek		#6 Posted : 16 November 2025 01:10:34(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 16/11/2011(UTC) Posts: 6,010 Location: Hybrid Home		This is a CLACK interpretation of the classic Minories concept by the late C. J. Freezer which was first published in 1957. The plan allows to model vibrant urban passenger (and express goods) traffic without requiring a great deal of space. Trains are hauled in by one locomotive that would then be uncoupled and remain caught until a fresh locomotive - having waited in the loco pocket - hauls away in the opposite direction. What I admire is how S-curves are avoided, thus ensuring nice swinging coach movements. More info: https://en.wikipedia.org...Minories_(model_railway)
		Greetz - Ak My current "layout": https://www.marklin-user...aigne-Project#post592818

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