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Re: show setup (wasThanks PNWLTC/dp
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lugnet.trains
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Wed, 7 Apr 1999 09:33:18 GMT
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Hi Paul,
the short answer to the setup question is that, at least for all current
members, everything is broken down and packed in boxes or stacked; no modules
are transported as a setup affair. What follows is the long answer. I'll
also try to describe typical setup timeframes here as well as some advance
planning that really makes the difference. Of course, the process is a
dynamic one, namely, that it is continually in a state of flux.
A precursor which helps organize things: A PNLTC member generally
volunteers to act as a show coordinator. This includes confirming all site
arrangements, details and confirming member participation. The last point
drives show layout size/shape. Ben Fleskes designed a great modular table
system that is durable, easy to transport, and sets up reasonably well. We've
added such things as hanging speed controller trays, gutters (idea from member
Will Chapman), elevation adapters.
Concerning transport to shows: I stack 3 or 4 30x60inch modular tables on my
Taurus station wagon roof rack, then load the interior with any built-up
modules, boxes, tools, bridges, and display peripheries. Fred Penneltick Bear
rides in the passenger seat and, what the heck, if I'm late I take the
commuter lane! :)
Buildings get packed -- standing upright -- in Kinko's paper boxes. Trains
get packed in either two Kinko's lids fitted together (just the right height)
or in larger padded mailer boxes I acquired. I don't buy any special shipping
containers as I'm too cheap and it would take away from buying bricks.
I can pack much more in my car than most people believe but I'm starting to
take a bit less to shows now as more clubmembers are climbing onboard. Also,
the initial organization prevents redundant items being brought. In my case,
again, the car is usually jammed full so this helps allot. Naturally, some
structures take a beating but are repairable. Tables get repainted every
dozen or so shows.
Setup times: typically 1-2.5 hours for unload/staging and bolt-up of the
tables. Another hour-plus to finalize a trackplan and get power to the rails
(typically 2 side-side mainlines or a grand+3branch loops; 1 or 2 yards; 2-3
kids rr tracks; and possibly 1-2 isolated/special interest loops). After all
this, the buildings and details -- which can vary greatly as some members
bring scads while others close to nothing. During this time, there can be 1-2
manhours required to stock the KRR, hang table skirting/stanchion setup, place
flyers/literature, and bolt on clear barriers (3 sizes available depending on
the crowd scenario).
dp/PNLTC
In lugnet.trains, Paul Foster writes:
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> How does the PNWLTC transport the modules/rolling stock/etc to the shows
> that
> they do? How long does it take to set up a large display?
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> --
> Paul Foster
> http://reality.sgi.com/foster_stco/lego.html
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| (...) Contrast that (and thanks for the long description) with the GMLTC. Thanks to the core member whose stuff all of it is, there is a custom trailer that can hold modules and folded up tables. Each module stays in the trailer between shows (...) (26 years ago, 9-Apr-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| (...) How does the PNWLTC transport the modules/rolling stock/etc to the shows that they do? How long does it take to set up a large display? (26 years ago, 3-Apr-99, to lugnet.trains)
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