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Re: Trains Trains and Train Shows.
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Wed, 7 Mar 2001 02:55:59 GMT
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In lugnet.org.au, Santosh Bhat writes:
> I'd be happy to be involved however I can be. I do have a fair bit of track
> The only hitch is that there's no guarantee that I myself can physically be
> there. which means that unless the show happens to be on a weekend when I may >be back home, I wont be able to attend.
That'd be a pity. It will be a long w'end so if you are down there you might
still be able to catch a MUGlift (if any decide to visit)
> That said my track or trains will be there for you to use if/when required.
Thanks! It might be easiest to make sure all the track comes from one source.
> But bear in mind that being a model train show, we will need it to be fairly
> "trainy" and not a showcase of a Lego moon landing only (hmm background
> scenery idea?).
Yes, the ideas I'm having are more eggs than omlettes, that is, small but
perfectly formed rather than all over the place. It is AMRA-NSW's premier
showcase so lots of decorum, seriousness and high modeling standards are
required. That said the guy I just spoke to on the phone recognised that
there are a lot of children through and that a Lego layout would be an
interesting addition to the line up. There is more information being sent by
mail to me, I'll update here when it arrives.
> We'd also need to consider things such as tables,
In progress.
> backdrops (if any), barriers to stop prying hands,
Any suggestions?
> and what about a kids loop and play area like so many of our International >North American LTC friends do.
I'm thinking not, at least not this time around and definetly not until LA
comes through and offers to supply bricks and track for this (I wouldn't ask
anyone to put thier own collection out...)
> The INALTC's have set really high benchmarks, and sure we can't match that >YET, but this could be the first step.
I have every confidence we can pull off a spectacular show, smaller perhaps
than most 'Merrykin layouts but just as detailed.
> James, will you be taking care of Administrative details through the show
> organisers?
Yep, I've rung and info is being sent. I'm happy to organise whatever
> Will they allow such a display?
Probably Yes.
> How much money is involved to display? <is there a payment to display?
> How much space could we expect?
> Are they able to supply anything to us?
To be answered.
> To get the ball rolling in terms of the display - predominantly 9V or a mix
> of 9/12V? Remember that 9V has some cool remote control functions.
> Will we be considering setting up a goods yard?
> Should we have one main station? or perhaps a few here and there?
I'm thinking 9v, it runs smoother. The setup probably won't be so large that
reaching to switch points will be untidy.
Any suggested layouts (TD plans) will be gratefully accepted, a suggested
limit of 4x3metres.
James (who is too excited to think of a tagline...er. oops?)
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| (...) Well that's if I have enough of whats required. I need to somehow label which sections are mine, but I need to do that anyhow for future meets, not specifically for any display. Between Myself, Eli and Pete W. I believe there's enough track (...) (24 years ago, 7-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.au)
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| I'd be happy to be involved however I can be. I do have a fair bit of track and some trains too, so that might be useful *tongue in cheek*, and designing layouts is always fun reagrdless of the situation. The only hitch is that there's no gaurantee (...) (24 years ago, 6-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.au)
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