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  NELUG to show at Hooksett, NH Lion's Club Train Show
 
NELUG will be showing a small train layout at the Hooksett, NH Lion's Club Model Train Show this weekend, on Sunday, April 20 at the Hooksett Cawley Middle School in Hooksett, New Hampshire. Doors are open from 10am to 3pm. Admission is $4 or (...) (16 years ago, 15-Apr-08, to lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.ct, lugnet.loc.us.ri, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.loc.us.vt, lugnet.loc.us.me, lugnet.loc.us.nh, lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.trains, FTX)
 
  BrikWars - Battle Road
 
Over the weekend, members of (URL) NELUG> re-enacted the first battle of the American Revolution. This was the second game for our second Year of BrikWars. Our goal is to have at least six games by the end of the year. The original scenario rules (...) (17 years ago, 16-Apr-07, to lugnet.gaming.brikwars, lugnet.loc.us.ct, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.loc.us.me, lugnet.loc.us.nh, lugnet.loc.us.ri, lugnet.loc.us.vt, lugnet.org.us.nelug, FTX) ! 
 
  Need 5 helpers at FAO event next Sunday
 
Hi, everybody... Sorry for the last-minute message... I'm going to be doing an event at FAO Schwarz with some LEGO Master Builders next weekend, and after the show we'll need some people to help break down what we create. (See (URL) here> for an (...) (17 years ago, 26-Mar-07, to lugnet.loc.us.ny.ny, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.ct, FTX)
 
  Hartford Hosts England's Loudest Band
 
(URL) NELUG> was proud to rock Hartford at the Great Train Expo this weekend. We truly turned it up to eleven. (URL) Spïnal Tap was (URL), eagerly cheered on by a horde of Vikings and a bunch of bodacious babes (some of royal blood). Throw in one (...) (17 years ago, 5-Feb-07, to lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.loc.us.ct, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, FTX) !! 
 
  NELUG to Disaply at GTE in Hartford, CT
 
(URL) NELUG> will be displaying at the (URL) Great Train Expo> in Hartford, CT this weekend. This layout will be a smaller than our usual layout, but will still provide plenty of fun for the show. Please feel free to drop by and introduce yourself (...) (17 years ago, 1-Feb-07, to lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.ct, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.loc.us.me, lugnet.loc.us.nh, lugnet.loc.us.ri, lugnet.loc.us.vt, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, FTX)
 
  NELUG Display at the Great Train Expo
 
On November 18th and 19th, (URL) NELUG> put on a wonderful display at The Great Train Expo in Wilmington, MA. (URL) Our layout continues to grow, and this display was no exception. We filled a 13' x 26' layout with everything from water to carnival (...) (17 years ago, 24-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.ct, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.loc.us.me, lugnet.loc.us.nh, lugnet.loc.us.ri, lugnet.loc.us.vt, lugnet.org.us.nelug, FTX)
 
  NELUG Meeting
 
Hello all, NELUG is planning to get together this coming Thursday May 5th. We will meet at about 6:00 PM at the LEGO store in the Burlington Mall in Burlington Massachusetts, and we will head out for dinner at the Macarroni Grill at about 7:30 PM. (...) (19 years ago, 27-Apr-05, to lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.loc.us.nh, lugnet.loc.us.ct, lugnet.loc.us.ri, lugnet.loc.us.me, lugnet.loc.us.vt)
 
  Re: SciBrick Member Display - Mecha Designs - Lego Store - Paramus Park Mall - N.J.
 
(...) Hey Joe! I'm sorry I missed you! Glad you came down to the store. I'll try to be here next time if you let me know ahead of time, if you can. About the pictures. yeah, its a Mall thing. Smuggle away if you can. btw, can you give us a link to (...) (20 years ago, 2-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.scibrick, lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.ct, lugnet.loc.us.pa, lugnet.loc.us.ny.ny.sta, FTX)
 
  Re: Train Show in Springfield, MA
 
Hi Everyone, I have updated information to share. I now have the basic coverage of the show and setup times that I needed. I want to thank everyone who has volunteered and to tell those who haven't that there is always room for one more. I hope all (...) (21 years ago, 29-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.loc.us.ct, lugnet.loc.us.ma.spr, lugnet.loc.us.ma.wor)
 
  Volunteers needed for Train Show in Springfield, MA
 
Hey Everyone, I'm doing a train show for GATs at the Big E in Springfield and I could use some volunteers to help man the layout. I would like to have at least one other person with me during the show hours just to help keep the fingers off the (...) (21 years ago, 26-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.loc.us.ct, lugnet.loc.us.ma.spr, lugnet.loc.us.ma.wor)
 
  any Lego clubs for children in southwestern Connecticut/Westchester Co. NY?
 
Hi. I'm trying to help out a friend with a 10 yr old son who is a Lego fanatic. Are there clubs for children located in Southwestern Connecticut, specifically, Stamford and surroundings? Thanks for any guidance you can give me. Ellen Rozsa (...) (21 years ago, 23-Sep-03, to lugnet.loc.us.ct.hnh)
 
  Moonbases in New England?
 
Hey All! I was just curious about how many Moonbase builders out there might be relatively close to me. Are there other Moonbases in or nearby New England? The reason I ask is that although I plan to join in any Moonbase display at BrickFest, I (...) (21 years ago, 17-Apr-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.loc.us.ct, lugnet.loc.us.ri, lugnet.loc.us.nh, lugnet.loc.us.vt, lugnet.loc.us.me, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
 
  Re: Another Great Day!
 
(...) Yes, congrats indeed! When you get setup, drop me an email and we can talk about getting a local club started! Jake -- Jake McKee Webmaster - B.I. Portal (URL) (21 years ago, 15-Apr-03, to lugnet.people, lugnet.loc.us.ct, lugnet.loc.us.ma.spr)
 
  Re: Any interest in a Train Club?
 
(...) There sure is, the Big E fair grounds hosts, from what I understand, the biggest train show in the area. And yes, this year it was the first weekend in Feb. Jake --- Jake McKee LEGO Enthusiast Webmaster - B.I. Portal (URL) (21 years ago, 22-Feb-03, to lugnet.loc.us.ct, lugnet.loc.us.ma.spr)
 
  Re: Any interest in a Train Club?
 
(...) involved with NELUG. Lately, I have been concentration on getting my professional life in order (bummer). Once I have that stuff settled down, I would love to get involved in a club in Western MA or Eastern MA. Either location is equally (...) (21 years ago, 22-Feb-03, to lugnet.loc.us.ct, lugnet.loc.us.ma.spr)
 
  Re: Any interest in a Train Club?
 
"Chris Phillips" <drvegetable@attbi.com> wrote in message news:HAM156.Jp0@lugnet.com... (...) [ ... snipped ... ] (...) on (...) people (...) Chris' last statement is really important. If you need incentives to do a show, you are missing the point. (...) (21 years ago, 20-Feb-03, to lugnet.loc.us.ct, lugnet.loc.us.ri, lugnet.loc.us.ma.spr, lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.trains.org)
 
  Re: Any interest in a Train Club?
 
(...) Mike is absolutely correct. NELUG holds our train shows with the participation of typically between 6 and 8 members when we do our "large" 10'x20' layout. Next month, we plan to do a smaller 7'x10' layout with the participation of only four (...) (21 years ago, 20-Feb-03, to lugnet.loc.us.ct, lugnet.loc.us.ri, lugnet.loc.us.ma.spr, lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.trains.org)
 
  Re: Any interest in a Train Club?
 
"Don Heyse" <dheyse@hotmail.spam....away.com> wrote in message news:HAL7yr.KHD@lugnet.com... [ ... snipped ... ] (...) You don't need 10 people to do a successful train show. It helps but it isn't absolutely necessary. We here in North Carolina (...) (21 years ago, 20-Feb-03, to lugnet.loc.us.ct, lugnet.loc.us.ri, lugnet.loc.us.ma.spr, lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.trains.org)
 
  Re: Any interest in a Train Club?
 
(...) Yeah, a small train club out here does sound like a lot of fun, but that critical mass problem is a tough one to get past, way out here in the woods of Southern N.E. I suspect it would take some sort of spectacular event to coax 10 potential (...) (21 years ago, 20-Feb-03, to lugnet.loc.us.ct, lugnet.loc.us.ri, lugnet.loc.us.ma.spr, lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.trains.org)
 
  Casting a large net
 
The "casting of a large net" is a very interesting topic. In fact I think it is one of the most over looked concepts in the formation of a new club. In the early stages of forming a club the biggest hurdle is achieving critical mass. So by covering (...) (21 years ago, 19-Feb-03, to lugnet.loc.us.ct, lugnet.loc.us.ri, lugnet.loc.us.ma.spr, lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.trains.org)


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