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Re: Help with train show setup
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Date: 
Fri, 4 Aug 2000 22:12:24 GMT
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Michel Magnan wrote:

> 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.

When we did the NMRA show we (GMLTC) were required to use fire retardant
material.

> 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?

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
layout and don't touch.  Maybe it's a Midwest thing;-)  Personally, I feel that
the one kid in 50 who is bold enough to touch is going to do *whatever* they want
to touch-- go under a rope, reach over plexiglass, etc.  Maybe it's because we
don't provide a play area for kids to touch and play with LEGO.  If there is such
an area, the line between good touch and bad touch might get blurred in a child's
mind.

Good luck with the show!

FUT. .trains.org

-John

> 
> 
> Thanks very much for your advice.
> 
> Michel Magnan



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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), (...) (26 years ago, 4-Aug-00, to lugnet.trains)

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