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  Re: Train tables
 
(...) Naa. Neither approach is **better**. They are just different. (...) Sure. To do a PNLTC module base takes some wood, some paint, some hardware. 100 bucks at most, and that's no doubt high. Then there is the track itself, as well as the (...) (25 years ago, 6-Jun-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
 
  Re: Train tables
 
(...) Actually, yes the track pops out at exactly the same place on every module, 2 studs in for the outside loop, and another 4 studs in after that for the second loop. (...) Well, they don't *have* to, it's just much easier that way. If y'all are (...) (25 years ago, 5-Jun-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
 
  Re: Train tables
 
It seems to me that there are two fundamental differences between the PNLTC and the GMLTC. Even though I live within I hour of the GMLTC, it would be almost impossible for me to build my own module and just show up at some of the GMLTC train shows (...) (25 years ago, 5-Jun-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
 
  Re: Train tables
 
Maybe I'm taking this the wrong way. See comments below (...) Well, it's almost from scratch. We work on a table arrangement and a track plan for each show so we have a "schematic" to work from to ease on setup. Some of us have pre-built modules, (...) (25 years ago, 5-Jun-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
 
  Dealing with GATS?
 
Show Displayers, I am thinking of displaying a layout at the Great American Train Show (GATS) in Tampa(Dec 18th). I mailed GATS and received a intreblank but it seems there are two way to enter. I could enter the layout in the contest or as a (...) (25 years ago, 5-Jun-99, to lugnet.trains.org)


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