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Re: Race pictures from Atlanta GATS
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lugnet.trains
Date: 
Tue, 14 Nov 2000 19:30:56 GMT
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In lugnet.announce, James Trobaugh writes:

Currently I have loaded the pictures from the train races on Brickshelf.
This event quickly became a favorite with the visitors to the layout. It was
set up with two controllers, a pair of 15' long tracks and some special race
trains. The drivers would have to watch the xmas tree and as soon as the
light hits green the drivers would max out the controllers. It really became
a race of who could get the jump off the line. There were light sensors in
the track to detect if anyone tried to get an early start. Also there where
sensors at the end of the track to detect the winner and cut power to the
tracks (to avoid trains running off the table).

This sounds like a lot of fun.  What a great interactive display!
Congratulations.  Thanks for posting the photos.  Fun, cool, and involving.  An
excellent way to promote interest in LEGO trains.

We also had some younger visitors bring thier own trains to race, so it
looks like the idea is catching on.

Nice.

later,
James Mathis

You can see some pictures of the events here:
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=1985



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  Race pictures from Atlanta GATS
 
This past weekend the North Georgia LEGO Train Club displayed at the Atlanta GATS. Pictures from the event will be load on the ngltc.org site soon. Currently I have loaded the pictures from the train races on Brickshelf. This event quickly became a (...) (24 years ago, 14-Nov-00, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org) ! 

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