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| Normally with the NGLTC shows we have three elements to our display areas. First there is the layout itself taking up the majority of the allocated space, then there is the Kids Railway and last we have a couple of information tables (also where our (...) (24 years ago, 4-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.org.us.nclug, lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.trains.org)
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| In lugnet.org.us.michlug, John Neal writes: <snip> (...) I can definitely see TLC taking (or at least trying to take) a more active role in the future. Whether they do or not is up to them and how they present it. It could be presented in such a way (...) (24 years ago, 4-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.org.us.nclug, lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.trains.org)
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| (...) I didn't state what I meant very clearly... when I said a 4561 built per instructions I meant the just the actual train, not the set. The box is enough to show that some track and the controler is included. One lousey ;-) little 4561 running (...) (24 years ago, 4-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.org.us.nclug, lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.trains.org)
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| (...) Me either. They already have stepped up efforts in this area. Just ask any of the groups that have gotten support lately. (...) It would be great if TLC had something developed that massed less than the S@H catalog that was targeted to the (...) (24 years ago, 4-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.org.us.nclug, lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.trains.org)
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| (...) I understand where you are coming from, Eric. We at the GMLTC don't display any stock stuff at all, either. But I think that we (TLC and LTCs) are in this thing together, if not officially. And I won't be surprised if TLC decides to take an (...) (24 years ago, 3-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.org.us.nclug, lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.trains.org)
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| (...) Well I just happened to catch this post and because I have a definite opinion on this I thought I would but in. BTW I think this is an unpopular opinion. As to having actual LEGO sets as part of a train show layout I say phooey!!! I could care (...) (24 years ago, 3-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.org.us.nclug, lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.trains.org)
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| (...) Agreed, but with the counter-opinion: if people recognize too much as things they already have, it reduces the impact of the display. Steve (24 years ago, 3-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.org.us.nclug)
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| Larry Pieniazek <lpieniazek@mercator.com> wrote in message news:G67IvG.HI9@lugnet.com... (...) Off the topic of trains, I have 1 MIBO, 1 new capital (space) ship, and some good ol traditional legofest MOC fodder of mine to show off. I'm psyched. :-) (...) (24 years ago, 27-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.org.us.nclug)
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| "sheree rosenkrantz" <srosez@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:G67HII.Eys@lugnet.com... [ ... snipped ... ] (...) this (...) June. (...) child (...) it?" (...) built (...) I have to agree with Sheree on this. I think it is important to have the (...) (24 years ago, 27-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.org.us.nclug)
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| (...) <good points> (...) I can supply all three of those, since it seems to make sense, since I have something like 12 of the 4561 in stock... plus the bullet train showing what a 4561 plus a few more bricks can result in... I might be able to (...) (24 years ago, 27-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.org.us.nclug)
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| (...) Good points, I agree. It would actually be a good idea, recruitment-wise, to have examples of all the current train sets on hand (think: Freight and Crane Railway). Except it sounds like they're all getting discontinued... (...) Good point, (...) (24 years ago, 27-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.org.us.nclug)
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| (...) <snip> (...) My husband and I gave our 10 year old daughter a 4561 for Chanukah this year. She is thrilled. As a parent I can not over emphasize how nice it was to have everything she needed to get started in one box for one price. I don't (...) (24 years ago, 27-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.org.us.nclug)
| | | | | Re: GATS Show in Raleigh
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| "James J. Trobaugh" <james@ngltc.org> wrote in message news:G5x9o0.8yK@lugnet.com... (...) [ ... snipped ...] (...) found (...) clips (...) James - Thanks for the tip, sounds like a good one. You are more than welcome to join us. You have a fair (...) (24 years ago, 21-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.us.nclug, lugnet.loc.us.nc, lugnet.loc.us.nc.ral)
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| In lugnet.org.us.nclug, Frank Filz writes: <SNIP> (...) Hey guys, just thought I'd share something we here at the NGLTC learned about the plexiglas. We found that it's best not to screw the glass to the layout, but rather clip it. We had the glass (...) (24 years ago, 21-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.us.nclug, lugnet.loc.us.nc, lugnet.loc.us.nc.ral)
| | | | | Re: GATS Show in Raleigh
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| (...) I don't have a calender, but I'm committed. (...) I've built three tables, and they're all of different heights. And one wobbles. I would rather do it all together. The main thing is having some space to (...) I could keep some. I would like (...) (24 years ago, 21-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.us.nclug, lugnet.loc.us.nc, lugnet.loc.us.nc.ral)
| | | | | Re: GATS Show in Raleigh
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| (...) I'm interested. I guess I should block it off in my calendar. Of course should it happen to conflict with Brickfest, I might have to bail out, but I think if anything, Brickfest will be earlier next year. (...) I haven't read their reports (...) (24 years ago, 21-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.us.nclug, lugnet.loc.us.nc, lugnet.loc.us.nc.ral)
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| (...) Mike,the newly formed michigan lego train club(MILTC) is doing a 20'x20'display at a GATS in 3 weeks.We are skiping the tables and building on the floor.Our display will have over 500 plates.Make sure you guys ask TLC for support.Today TLC (...) (24 years ago, 21-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.us.nclug, lugnet.loc.us.nc, lugnet.loc.us.nc.ral)
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| "sheree rosenkrantz" <srosez@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:G5wDov.13B@lugnet.com... [ ... snipped ... ] (...) only (...) Nothing wrong with questions, they usually raise points worth discussing. (...) This is a good idea. I have it blocked off (...) (24 years ago, 21-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.us.nclug, lugnet.loc.us.nc, lugnet.loc.us.nc.ral)
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| (...) Just want to get everyone thinking about this again. As usual, I have only questions :-) not answers... Such as who is interested in doing this (hopefully all!) and who thinks there is a possibility that it could be worked into their schedule (...) (24 years ago, 21-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.us.nclug, lugnet.loc.us.nc, lugnet.loc.us.nc.ral)
| | | | | Re: Fabuville 55 - 9v
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| Very nicely done, Sherry. I'm glad to see how it all came together. I can't wait to see it in motion! I can see that some future NCLUG show will need a Fabuland section to show off all of your work. Now we just need to get together with Mike to (...) (24 years ago, 28-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.fabuland, lugnet.org.us.nclug)
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