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Subject: 
Re: Train Layout Tables
Newsgroups: 
lugnet.trains, lugnet.admin.suggestions
Date: 
Tue, 22 Apr 2003 06:05:21 GMT
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Steven Barile wrote:

> It would be nice to have a single document that captures the different
> techniques that various clubs have used for modules. And with that
> acompaniing pros & cons list by the clubs that use each respective
> technique. This would be handy for new clubs that are making this decision.
> As new clubs come online module design should hopefully evolve. PNLTC is
> continuelly looking for new and inovative modeule design (since Ben is
> thinking about buying a new car*).
> 
> There are many considerations in building modules: cost,
> complelity/difficulty of construction, ease of setup, size, transportation,
> attaching of skirting, plexi-bariers, wire routing etc...

Right.  The reason why I suggested .trains.presentation.hardware is that .trains
can get pretty busy, and it would be nice to slightly compartmentalize while
fleshing things out.  Once all data had been gathered/discussed, I definitely see
it being built as a doc on the ILTCO site.

The reason for .trains.presentation should be pretty clear - there's TONS of
presentation tips that would be nice to drop into a subgroup, even if people just
CCed the group from time to time.

And .hardware could also discuss more controversial presentation bits - ropes,
sneezeguards, or <shudder> nothing to hold back the mobs.






> 
> 
> SteveB
> PNLTC
> 
> *Folklure has it that the ski/bike rack ontop of Ben Fleskes' Honda helped
> determined the PNLTC module size.
> 
> In lugnet.trains, Tim Courtney writes:
> > Is anyone interested in a newsgroup to discuss creating tables for layouts?
> > Tom Stangl and I had a conversation about it the other day, and were
> > interested in seeing open discussion between clubs on how everyone builds
> > tables. This could help disseminate best known methods people have
> > discovered, and also inform others of how _not_ to make tables. It could
> > also be of help when clubs try to link up for joint shows.
> > 
> > Thoughts?
> > 
> > Tom thought of the newsgroup lugnet.trains.presentation.hardware. He
> > suggests lugnet.trains.presentation.* could have other subgroups which cover
> > other topics related to putting on shows.
> > 
> > Perhaps this is better for lugnet.trains.org?
> > 
> > -Tim

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  Re: Train Layout Tables
 
(...) Trains may well be too busy... Put it in trains.org then. I'm not seeing a strong argument for a group THIS compartmentalised at this point. And I'm pretty compartmentalised! (23 years ago, 22-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.admin.suggestions)
  Re: Crowd Control (was: Train Layout Tables)
 
In lugnet.trains, Thomas Stangl writes: <snip1> (...) <snip2> Shudder? Why do you say that? The GMLTC has been doing that for years, and we've only had a couple of problems in all those shows. We don't use ropes, we don't have plexi -- if kids want (...) (23 years ago, 22-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)

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  Re: Train Layout Tables
 
It would be nice to have a single document that captures the different techniques that various clubs have used for modules. And with that acompaniing pros & cons list by the clubs that use each respective technique. This would be handy for new clubs (...) (23 years ago, 21-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.admin.suggestions)

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