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Re: SuperTrain 2001 layout latest
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Wed, 17 Jan 2001 20:04:38 GMT
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> > I wrote back that the main problem with the 40'x20' as it stands now
> > is that it's only really open on two sides...  I'll keep you advised.

> ...it depends on what requirements they have for clearances.

From what I've seen, they want fairly large isles - a good idea IMO.

> I don't think I can emphasize enough how hesitant I am about manning
> a 60' layout with 2 people at a '10,000 expected attendance' show.

"The optimist" doesn't want to get us in over our heads either.  ;-)
I heard back this morning, and it appears we may be able to get the
"best of both worlds".  The layout planner sent a diagram of the kids
play area backed into the "courtyard", (I can't believe I hadn't thought
of it myself) and IMO it works very well.  Combine it with the layout
from Nolin (the local boy) and you have a nice block in the middle of
the train show.  The other big plus I see with this is that we can use
the building pillars as both visual and physical reinforcement of the
rope barricades - should be sufficient to keep everyone at a safe distance.
I have drawn in the ropes and tables as I would expect them to be and
written back for confirmation that I am understanding the layout correctly.
(It looks too crowded in the top right - I'll let you know what he says.)
See for yourself:  http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=28309
Blue is 5' high "show curtains" and red is rope (which I still need to buy).

SRC
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  Re: SuperTrain 2001 layout latest
 
(...) Looks like a plan to me. Do you want me to work on some track plans, or have you already got a good idea of the layout? It would be very cool if the town area doesn't need to have 4 tracks in front of it... it doesn't seem like much, but that (...) (26 years ago, 17-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug)

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  Re: SuperTrain 2001 layout - Mountain layout
 
(...) Hmm. Well, two and a half, but yeah, it's not a 4-sided layout location. There's an easy solution, but it depends on what requirements they have for clearances. If we do a 36x12 layout, that gives us a walkway (4' wide) behind - but the show (...) (26 years ago, 16-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug)

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