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Re: Show prep on Jan 13 (was Re: SuperTrain 2001 - I'll be there)
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Sun, 31 Dec 2000 01:32:52 GMT
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In lugnet.org.ca.nalug, Michel Magnan writes:
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.

OK - I expect to use use all the straights - Firmer numbers forthcoming.

If you aren't going to motorize the play area, do you want me to
bring some of our Duplo trains and track?

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.

How are you going to transport something 4x8 feet in size to Calgary?

Well, James keeps telling me how big his van is...   8-)

  <snipped concerns about play area>

You seem to be forgetting that the track ovals, #3737s, etc. will be
supplied courtesy of TLC.  There shouldn't be damage - this is after all
what it's designed to do.  I guess there's only one way to find out...

Re: Powering the trains:  With thousands of kids, electical wiring just
isn't practical.  Besides, we've got to leave something for them to look
forward to when they get their own LEGO train set at home, right?  ;-)

SRC
StRuCtures



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  Re: Show prep on Jan 13 (was Re: SuperTrain 2001 - I'll be there)
 
I didn't understand that TLG was supplying the track for the play area. If it falls through, another possibility for the play area track, is to use my old grey 4.5/12V track. It takes longer to assemble, but I am not using it anymore, and won't mind (...) (24 years ago, 31-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)
 
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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