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Re: IndyLUG Train Logo
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Thu, 19 Dec 2002 14:55:01 GMT
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In lugnet.org.us.indylug, Steve Martin writes:
> I was emailing with John Neal from GMLTC about getting the other LTC logos
> for the container yard, and he offered to help us make a train version of
> our logo.  I suggested using the Monon logo since it was an Indiana railroad.
> 
> If you’re not familiar with the Monon Railroad, here is what some of the
> versions look like:
> http://www.trainweb.org/monon/documents/logos/
> 
> I’m thinking something based on the top one?  Maybe replace the word MONON
> with IndyLUG and the phrase “The Hoosier Line” with “The Hoosier Club”.
> Another thought is to replace the 'M' in the circle with something Lego-ish
> – maybe a brick or something.  I also worry about the 'M' in the circle
> might be trademarked.
> 
> This wouldn't replace our other logo, it would just be an additional one.
> 
> Thoughts?
> 
> Steve

Ok, John Neal has done a wonderful job of getting us some ideas (and very
quickly too).  They are at:
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=287137

The bottom right is the original Monon logo.  The top right is my personal
favorite.  I think it will resonate best with the model train folks.

Everyone please reply and vote for your favorite or suggest something else.

Regards,
SteveM
> PS Here is a little history on the Monon:
> http://www.trainweb.org/monon/monon_history.html



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  Re: IndyLUG Train Logo
 
In lugnet.org.us.indylug, Steve Martin writes: <snip> (...) I prefer the top right logo as well. IMHO, using the brick and having the entire club name in the larger font looks best. -L (24 years ago, 20-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)

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  IndyLUG Train Logo
 
I was emailing with John Neal from GMLTC about getting the other LTC logos for the container yard, and he offered to help us make a train version of our logo. I suggested using the Monon logo since it was an Indiana railroad. If you’re not familiar (...) (24 years ago, 17-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)

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