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Call for Group Layout at BrickFest™ 2003
We would like to extend an invitation to all individuals, LEGO® train clubs or
clubs that organize other displays with trains in them to set up a display at
BrickFest™. We’ve got some really nifty space.
For those of you who have been to BrickFest™ before, the area we have for the
town/train display is the lobby on the second floor ( where registration was
last year). The space currently designated for the displays is 80 feet long and
12 feet wide. We may be able to go longer but probably not wider. BrickFest™
organizers can provide up to 20 tables that are 30”x60” and 29 1/4” tall. All
clubs are welcome (and encouraged) to bring their club tables.
Dates and times are tentative at this point, but here is some info to help you
plan:
Set Up: The space is accessible for set up on 8/7/03 at 5:00pm. It might be
available earlier but we can’t confirm at this time due to the incomplete
reservation of other GMU clients.
Accessibility: The building is open between 7:00am and 11:00pm Thursday and
Friday, 9:00am - 11:00pm Saturday and Sunday. There will be someone around at
all times. We will also have a room (250) that can be locked for any
participant that might want to secure their creations while they are
participating in other things. The lobby is centrally located and near the
registration desk. As a result the town/train display will be a focal point and
be in a relatively high traffic location.
All train seminars will be held in room 251 (across from the layout, see last
year’s floor plan) or other nearby
space.
As previously mentioned the display will be in the center of it all. Currently
the plan is to open the event up to the general public (yes kids too) between
11:00am and 4:00pm Sunday ONLY. We are very excited about this new addition to
the fest. As most of us know, public shows are an aspect of the hobby and for
some participants it will be the first time their work has ever been shown.
Tear Down: The event is scheduled to end at 6:00pm on Sunday. It would be
great if all creations in the main lobby could stay in place until 3:30 Sunday.
But we know that this may not be feasible for everyone due to travel.
If you or your club is interested in participating in what we hope will be the
largest multi group layout ever done at a fan oriented event, please contact
Larry Pieniazek. Deadline for confirming participation is 23 July.
Please include the following information:
Name of Club:
Contact Name:
Contact email address:
Desired dimensions of space (in inches, multiples of 10 preferred)
If possible include a .tdl file with your proposed layout. Include interconnects
with other sections. (interconnect specs to be determined, let’s discuss in
followups to this post) Your .tdl should not include any custom pieces so it can
be pasted into the overall layout plan
Indicate if you will be bringing your own tables or if you need organizers to
supply them. (tables and space will be issued first come first serve)
We will maintain an updated space plan and track plan (if possible) so we can
all see the layout taking shape. Depending on level of interest, we may have to
restrict space available to each club. Preference will be given to displays that
are anticipated to be “more than just trains” but that have a pleasing (and
hopefully spectacular!) mix of scenery, cityscapes, and operating trains.
(Note: This is one of a series of posts about the Train Activities at BrickFest™
2003, brought to you by ILTCO, see this events.brickfest post for introductory remarks)
Larry Pieniazek
lpieniazek(AT)mercator(dot)com
BrickFest™ site | ILTCO™ site | MTW™ site
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| (...) Name of Club: MidSouth Lego Train Club Contact Name: Matthew Greene Contact email address: hrcpins4us@aol.com Desired dimensions of space : 60 x 160(park, church, opera house, city backdrop) & 30 x 40 (lift bridge) We can bring our own tables. (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
| | | Re: Call for Group Layout at BrickFest™ 2003
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| It has taken me way longer than I would like to get to this point, but here is a tentative master plan for the BrickFest™ 2003 public display layout. (URL) is a space plan rather than a track plan. The track plan has not yet been developed. I do not (...) (21 years ago, 29-Jul-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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