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Re: Pictures from GWLTS-IV (Swindon, UK)
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Sun, 15 Oct 2006 15:12:41 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Martin Long wrote:
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In lugnet.trains, John Neal wrote:
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Brilliant work, guys! Your layout is filled with many stunning MOCs in
stunning colors that really is very pleasing in appearance. It seems to
me to be more asthetically pleasing to present a layout in-line rather
than in a large rectangular-type format. Unless the backdrops for a large,
enclosed layout is extensive, I think the “background noise” of the other
side is too distracting and detracts from the overall presentation. Does
that make any sense? I mean,
this is so nice
(apart from the vagrant sleeping in the back....just kidding, Dean:-) having
a “quiet” background of the wall to allow the viewer to focus on the layout
and appreciate it more fully.
Kudos from across the pond! Thanks for sharing!
JOHN
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Thanks John! In-line layouts just happen to suit the venues we usually
display in. The problem tends to be trains being out of sight as they could
be 15m+ away from you. We solve that problem by having a couple of joined
in-line layouts that seamlessly integrate (but are not necessarily connected
by track) and also placing controllers in a reasonably central position.
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You might try tossing more than one train on a line, but that gets pretty
labor-intensive having to mind it constantly...
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The STEAM museum is a fantastic place and our display is very fitting there.
I like your comment about the absence of background noise, but did you notice
what was behind the
visitors? That takes some ignoring...or our display is even more impressive
:-) OK, we can dream!
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lol, actually, that is perfect, because it is behind everyone, and a big
draw to get the crowds in the doors. That’s probably really nice for you guys
to stare at all day:-)
Which makes me think: has there been any talk around the island about where the
Hogwarts Express will end up after all of her Hollywood work is over? I hope it
is in a nice venue such as STEAM.
JOHN
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| (...) Actually we do tend to run multiple trains per track, including lightning runs by the ghost train. It works pretty well untill Martin introduces his IR train... (...) "Hogwarts Expres" lives in Scotland.... (URL) and is owned by a commercial (...) (18 years ago, 15-Oct-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| (...) Thanks John! In-line layouts just happen to suit the venues we usually display in. The problem tends to be trains being out of sight as they could be 15m+ away from you. We solve that problem by having a couple of joined in-line layouts that (...) (18 years ago, 15-Oct-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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