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I forgot to mention that we could have almost used 14 for GETS 2000, remember we butted one end up against the other train display, so we didn't need a barrier on that side. I had drilled two holes in the pipes, one 6 inches below the other, I (...) (24 years ago, 31-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug)
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It's after 22:00 at night and I haven't eaten anything since breakfast. (I got carried away with Track Designer...) Here are some shots of what my plan so far is. I've only shown the "left" half since it's over 60' wide - there is another long (...) (24 years ago, 31-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug)
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(...) Doh! That should of course be the _mountain_ needs three tunnels. SRC (24 years ago, 31-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug)
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(...) I can make a detailed shopping list for James or go with him. Beyond the three play ovals, I see two main items for Jan 13th. One is the barricade buckets, the other is the mountain. There's three ways I see incorporating the mountain. One is (...) (24 years ago, 31-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug)
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(...) I'm estimating 16 at this point, but the more the better. (...) Good idea - rope isn't very expensive. My Uncle has a small drill press for making the holes. SRC StRuCtures (24 years ago, 31-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug)
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(...) OK - I expect to use use all the straights - Firmer numbers forthcoming. (...) If you don't mind it being left "un-attended" in the play area, sure. TLC will probably be sending some Duplo train stuff, but we certainly can never have too much. (...) (24 years ago, 31-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug)
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Michel Magnan wrote in message ... (...) 12 seemed just enough for the last layout. For future layouts, I'd say we'd need somewhere between 16-24. (...) Yes, it was a bit short, but if you have one rope and make it taller, then small folks will (...) (24 years ago, 30-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug)
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| | Re: Show prep on Jan 13 (was Re: SuperTrain 2001 - I'll be there)
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As far as track, I have 7 pair of switches, 2 of the crossovers and atleast (but not a lot more than) 190 curves and 150 straights. If you aren't going to motorize the play area, do you want me to bring some of our Duplo trains and track? They used (...) (24 years ago, 30-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug)
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For the rope barriers I used 1 1/4 inch rigid PVC conduit, it is used for built in vaccuums. One end is female, they are 10 feet long. I used grey, because the white ones in St Paul were so old and dirty they were almost grey! White would be much (...) (24 years ago, 30-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug)
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(...) <snip> (...) I just realized that instead of clamps, we could use 100' of duct tape per table. More labor intensive to setup, but safer and stronger. SRC StRuCtures (24 years ago, 29-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug)
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(...) Yes - I was thinking it could go towards the poles and rope and table cloths and concrete? plaster?!? ;-) and if any was left, towards the actual buckets (for the bases) themselves. Hopefully we can find 12 or 16 red basic buckets on sale in (...) (24 years ago, 29-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug)
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| | Show prep on Jan 13 (was Re: SuperTrain 2001 - I'll be there)
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(...) Cool! This is rockin' news. That frees up some of the GETS money to deal with other costs. (...) Hmm. Is it a surfaced hardboard? I'm wondering if we should get an already surfaced material, or just paint the heck out of plain wood... I guess (...) (24 years ago, 29-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug)
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(...) Ok. All things being equal, I'd still like to have them available. (...) Hmm. You've never owned a van, have you Steve? :) Trust me, space going down is *not* an issue. (...) Did anyone notice if the SW buckets are among the things on sale at (...) (24 years ago, 29-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug)
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(...) I can't say it's a model that appeals to me. If there's interest in a draft, then I'd kick in for 1, just to be sociable, but otherwise, I ain't interested. James (24 years ago, 29-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug)
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In lugnet.org.ca.nalug, Michel Magnan writes: <snip> (...) Things are falling into place nicely for the kid's play area at SuperTrain2001. If I haven't told you already, it is the largest train show in Canada, and in the top ten for North America. (...) (24 years ago, 28-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.trains.org)
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I would be interested in 2 or 3 of these, in particular the trikes, to go with the planned Bombardier factory. Michel (...) (24 years ago, 28-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug)
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Or perhaps that should be the last one of 2000? In any case the (201 piece) ResQ chopper <set:6462> is normally $25 but the weekly S@H special has it for $10 - 60% off. Being an aircraft guy, I wouldn't mind a few spares of this one, but a draft (...) (24 years ago, 28-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug)
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(...) Yes - The tables don't matter - Family does. I checked with SuperTrain about the tables - I really don't think we'll have a use for "our" tables. Barry said he's used them himself for his layouts and the rental company has been very good with (...) (24 years ago, 28-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug)
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(...) I believe I speak for the lot of us when offering condolences. (...) Right now that depends where you go.. North of downtown it's running about 61.9/litre (and I'm certain I saw one higher but can't remember by how much), but not far from my (...) (24 years ago, 27-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug)
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About the tables, James, please don't make a trip to St Paul just to get them. I WILL get them to Edmonton. My grandfather just died, we will be going to Edmonton tomorrow, I'll throw a few of the tables in the van. When my parents come to St Paul (...) (24 years ago, 27-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug)
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