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Re: Totem pole?
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Wed, 1 Mar 2000 22:57:27 GMT
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In lugnet.loc.uk, Phil Traviss writes:
> FWIW, my concerns about fest IV are that we are in danger of spreading
> ourselves too thin. I would imagine there's plenty to keep us busy just with
> trains. However, that might not suit everyone. But in my own mind, the theme
> for Redditch is 'trainfest' (as well as all the swapping of course). Perhaps
> we could defer the totem pole and/or space base themes till a later fest
> when there's plenty of notice for all to contribute?
I don't mind what happens with the Totem Pole - I decided to distance myself
from that one, the space base is only going to be small anyway - just to
display a few MOCs. I agree that we are in danger of spreading ourselves too
thin.
> Phil.
> Simon: I can contribute a 4.5v and/or 12v marshalling yard, and also hope to
> make a display of early M/B train sets. Sorry, can't do 9v. LMK.
That would be great - make that 12V, I'll have a 7740 and 772x (Blue and
Yellow Push-Along), just over 2 ovals of track, 2 sets of R/C points, an
automatic signal and hopefully a auto-decoupler set - great for your
marshalling yard. 2 requests for your yard, somewhere to store my Blue and
yellow train since it's not motorised and a 9V connectivity line where
basically a 9V train can park it's blue hoppers and a 12V train can attach on
the other end. What does M/B stand for? What 12V trains could you bring?
Basically all the layouts will be connected somehow regardless of voltage.
Carbon 60
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| In answer to Simon's questions: M/B = mint/boxed - I will be bringing some sealed 4.5v sets, for display only. I can also bring 7725 and 7745, but I need to replace the rubber bits of the wheels on the 7725 - anybody any ideas on that? The fiddle (...) (25 years ago, 2-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| FWIW, my concerns about fest IV are that we are in danger of spreading ourselves too thin. I would imagine there's plenty to keep us busy just with trains. However, that might not suit everyone. But in my own mind, the theme for Redditch is (...) (25 years ago, 1-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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