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In lugnet.events.brickfest, Kevin Salm wrote:
> For the lobby area big train display, I am wondering what the opinions are
> regarding table barriers. Brickfest, to me, is an event where table barriers
> are not really necessary for purposes of keeping fingers off of the Lego. But
> the open to the public time on the last day throws a wrench into this.
>
> Do clubs plan on using plexiglas barriers for their layouts?
Good question. I had not thought about it, actually... I could see different
clubs going with their preference, I suppose.
> Should we or can we skip it?
I would be interested in other people's thoughts on this... leaving it off makes
the layouts more uniform in appearance.
> How well behaved can we expect the general public to be?
Depends on how closely supervised they are and how big the turnout is.
> Who will be charged with operating and monitoring the massive layout during the
> public time?
We will develop a schedule for all club participants to equitably share in this
activity. I think it makes sense for several people to be present at any given
time.
>
> Thanks for your answers.
>
> If you run your trains as fast and crazy as we do at LUCNY, then table barriers
> are as much to keep the trains on the table as they are for keeping fingers out
> of the way of moving trains. With super-powered, fan-cooled train controllers,
> precisely matched train motors, and locomotives that are almost 100 percent
> solid brick we literally have trains that can fly off the tracks! The plexiglas
> has never failed at keeping eveything contained on the tables.
>
> __Kevin Salm__
> LUCNY
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