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Subject: 
Help with train show setup
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lugnet.trains
Date: 
Fri, 4 Aug 2000 21:27:23 GMT
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Hello seasoned Lego train fans.
In preparation for Northern Alberta LUGs first public train show on September
23 and 24, I was wondering if you could give me some advice on the following.

1)  Skirt for tables (BTW, I have copied the PNLTC tables), what is being
used? I heard somewhere that some places required it be fire retardant.

2)  Do you have/need plexiglass on the outside of the layout?  What kind, what
height?  Is it mostly to catch derailings, or does it help prevent little (or
big) hands from touching YOUR Lego!

3)  Rope barrier, are these always used, are they useful, are they in addition
to the plexiglass?  What height, any suggestions for construction?

Thanks very much for your advice.

Michel Magnan



Message has 6 Replies:
  Re: Help with train show setup
 
(...) It adds to the look. It _should_ be fire-retardant. If you are going out to buy it, (and have the $$$) I would get fire-retardant material. Otherwise, ask at the store you get the material from, (me thinks it is Borax you wash it in, and (...) (24 years ago, 4-Aug-00, to lugnet.trains)
  Re: Help with train show setup
 
(...) When we did the NMRA show we (GMLTC) were required to use fire retardant material. (...) I know the PNLTC uses ropes and plexiglass and swears by them. We at the GMLTC use nothing. We find that 99% of the people and kids are respectful of the (...) (24 years ago, 4-Aug-00, to lugnet.trains)
  Re: Help with train show setup
 
Michel Magnan <m_magnan@telusplanet.net> wrote in message news:FysE9n.9nt@lugnet.com... (...) September (...) following. (...) We here at the NGLTC have never been require to use "fire retardant" skirts. So found that a few sets of colored sheets (...) (24 years ago, 4-Aug-00, to lugnet.trains)
  Re: Help with train show setup
 
(...) Down here in Florida, we used the cheapest fabric we can find (WalMart $1 Yard). Non of the shows we do require us to use fire retardant skirts. (...) We use 30 inch high plexiglass and we don’t stop there we put a roof on top and a wall in (...) (24 years ago, 5-Aug-00, to lugnet.trains)
  Re: Help with train show setup
 
(...) I now us a roll of LEGO printed cardboard I got from a LEGO rep. (...) I don't use plexiglass or rope. I use expanding trellis attached to posts set in concrete in plastic flower pots. I have it about 1 metre away from the display. It allows (...) (24 years ago, 5-Aug-00, to lugnet.trains)
  Re: Help with train show setup
 
(...) Michel, I was once a member of Ntrak,and they have developed many methods of displaying their portable layouts.They may give you a few good ideas... Harvey Henkelman (24 years ago, 6-Aug-00, to lugnet.trains)

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