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In lugnet.org.us.nclug, Mike Walsh writes:
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> "James Beerman" <jtbeerm@ibm.net> wrote in message
> news:FyrqnF.AFy@lugnet.com...
> > In lugnet.org.us.nclug, Mike Walsh writes:
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> > Do we have all the buildings and trains we need?
> > Do we know what will go where?
> >
> > I have spent the last two days building two small office buildings and a • row
> > of town houses. What else do we need?
> >
> > Jimmy
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> With your buildings we probably have enough, I don't think we will know for
> sure until we actually set things up! I have a city block style layout that
> is three baseplates long. I also have a couple of buildings that sit on
> 16x16 baseplates. Nothing like a little ad-hoc layout design. I suspect
> that since this our first time doing this we will probably have more stuff
> than we need. If you have a bucket of trees or shrubs, you might want to
> bring that as well.
>
> On the train front, bring as many trains as you are comfortable bringing.
> We can rotate running stock periodically so that everything gets a chance to
> run. With two loops we can always have two trains running at one time as
> well as one in the siding allowing two trains (if they are short enough) to
> share the outside loop for a total of three trains.
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> I picked up a bunch of baseplates and straight track from Frank this morning
> on my way to work so I think we'll have enough track. This evening I'll
> probably set up the tables in the garage and verify that I have enough track
> to set up the layout. It will also give me an idea how long it will take to
> set up.
>
> What time do you think you can be out there on Sunday?
I'll try to be there at 10:00 am.
Is it just you and me? Unfortunately, I have no idea what you look like,
but I guess you'll be the guy with the legos.
I'll build some other things and bring them. I do have plenty of baseplates
if you need me to bring any of those.
See you sunday.
Jimmy
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> I am also planning on bringing some sort of folding a chair (the kind that
> collapse into a bag you can throw over your shoulder). I have at least two,
> possibly three of them. There is a concession stand near the caboose but I
> would recommend bringing something to drink at the minimum. Based on the
> weather lately I suspect it will be hot and humid.
>
> I can't think of anything else at the moment but if I do I will post it.
>
> Mike - mike_walsh@mindspring.com
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