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Re: train idea book
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lugnet.trains
Date: 
Tue, 11 Dec 2001 03:00:23 GMT
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James J. Trobaugh wrote:
> In lugnet.trains, Christopher Tracey writes:
> > James J. Trobaugh wrote:
> > > What I invisioned was a real bound book with a CD included that had the
> > > ldraw files for the designs.
> > 
> > Interesting.   I was envisioning a bound 9x12" book with glossy
> > cardstock cover, stapled on the fold.  Probably only 64 pages, so it
> > would be similar to a LEGO idea book.

> Ahh, good idea, that would be much more cost effective. If this is
> successful then we could push for a more complete LEGO Train book, not just
> ideas but train history, train collectors, train builders, custom model
> makers..you get the idea.

I do want to include some of this in the first one.  Maybe the beauty
shots of the model could be taken on club layouts and there could be a
little blurb about the club on the page.  Something like "some-LTC was
formed in 1999 and has done x number of shows. blah blah blah" with
their web address and contact info.  This could also be used to show
that there is a large number of LTC's out there.  Clubs, let me know
what you think of this idea.

The CD is a good idea.

If it is successful, I would like to put an idea book out every two
years.

> Oh I agree, I know I could sell loads of these as long as the price is
> right, keep it under $20 and it would pay for the single table in no time.
> We have people always asking if we sell any of the designs on the layout, it
> would be nice to say "yes" and take their money.

I'm hoping to get this for under $12 a piece.  Price is a long way off
though.

> I would be willing to contribute a design. Keep me posted on what you need.

I would love any of your designs in the idea book.  Do you have any
ldrawed?

-chris



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