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Re: TALC: Train Show (was: Aussie train org)
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Sun, 2 Dec 2001 22:50:37 GMT
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In lugnet.org.au, James Howse writes:
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> > > > > Taken from the "diary" at the Australian model railway magazine site. If
> > > > > anyone has a better time/place/date please chime in!!
> > > > > MARSFIELD - NSW. June 8-10, 2002 at the Epping Boys High School, Cnr • Epping
> > > > > Rd & Vimera Rd, Marsfield. Open 10am-5pm (Sat/Sun/Mon). Admission $8/$4/ • $20.
> > > > > Organised by the Epping Model Railway Club Inc. Enquiries: Alan Tarrant
> > > > (02)4365 5046.
> > > Yep, it's a long w'end. I have just spoken to Alan, he'll talk to the
> > > organising commitee Friday and get back to us. I assured him that we wanted
> > > to do a professional layout. This is going to mean nothing
> > > unfinished/missing and probably a dry run January sometime.
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> More news here.
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> Alan has Okayed the idea of a LEGO layout, and I gave the dimensions as 4x3m
> (ie, 16x12 baseplates outside perimeter.) Small I know, this is our first.
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> I'll work on layout plans but if anyone else wants to do a plan please do!
> And post it on brickshelf or similar.
Here's one I prepared earlier(!) -
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=3786
Got a couple of loops, a (small!) area in the middle if needed for operations,
plenty of siding room for storing trains, a town area, and a long straight
section if anyone wants to do a bridge.
Can't remember the exact dimensions, but I think I was working on about 4x3m at
the time...
> I'll work out a proposal to LEGO Australia (with Kev's help once he's over
> christmas) and we'll approach them for sponsorship.
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> Still to be sorted: Tables, info from show people regarding reimbursal of
> transport costs, volunteers to man (err.. person) the display, Time and
> place for a dry run of the display (probably Feb/Mar) for show people
> evaluation.
Cool!
ROSCO
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| (...) Looks good. A reasonable amount of "town" space is a good idea at least the first time. And the yard area off to the other side will make a good show. Any objections to the plan as a draft, anyone? James (who will have to borrow 150ish (...) (23 years ago, 5-Dec-01, to lugnet.org.au)
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| (...) Final Call for naming of The Australian LEGO Train Club. Currently TALC (Trains of Australian LEGO Clubs) Two votes. For other suggestions see previous posts. (...) More news here. Alan has Okayed the idea of a LEGO layout, and I gave the (...) (23 years ago, 2-Dec-01, to lugnet.org.au)
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