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Re: GFTLC H&R Train Show (It's John Neal of GMLTC!)
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Wed, 11 Apr 2001 16:52:45 GMT
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John & All,

> I wouldn't mind setting it up, but I think that this
> summer is too soon.  I
> think next would be better, especially since we (GMLTC)
> don't plan on being
> finished with our layout until this fall:-/

Indeed.

> As far as location is concerned, central is good, but I
> think that it should be
> held in a city where there already is a club represented
> (Host).  Hmmm, where
> is there a club in a central city with an international
> hub airport??...
> 
> I'm joking and serious at the same time.  What would
> people say to coming to
> Mpls next summer for a first annual LTC convention?  We
> could get LD on board,
> and have all the major LTCs bring their layouts for an
> all LEGO train
> convention.

That would be neat, I think places like Florida and
California folks would have a harder time doing it, simply
for the distance.

> We could get a huge space (perhaps a convention center),
> charge a nominal fee
> for the GP (to help defray travel costs for incoming
> clubs)... heck, we could
> even serve concessions, sell T-shirts, so I'm sure that
> it could be done with
> little or no out of pocket expenses.
> 
> I would even love to see the ITLUG, FGLTC, and EJLTC
> there as well!
> 
> How do folks feel about the general concept?  Would
> anyone attend such an
> event?

I would like it! Is it feasible? we will find out!

Scott S.
--
Member, Michigan LEGO Users Group, Michigan LEGO Train Club
http://www.michlug.org



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  Re: GFTLC H&R Train Show (It's John Neal of GMLTC!)
 
And I always thought Portland, Oregon was the center of the universe! :) I was also thinking about a LEGO cruise. We can do Northern Europe. SteveB PS sell T-shirts... LOL, how about cool GoB & BricWorx trian sets! (...) (25 years ago, 11-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)

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  Re: GFTLC H&R Train Show (It's John Neal of GMLTC!)
 
I wouldn't mind setting it up, but I think that this summer is too soon. I think next would be better, especially since we (GMLTC) don't plan on being finished with our layout until this fall:-/ As far as location is concerned, central is good, but (...) (25 years ago, 11-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)

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