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Re: NGLTC pictures from Atlanta GATS 2002
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Mon, 21 Jan 2002 03:40:14 GMT
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The shay was made by Lewis Valentine, and yes it does work. The only problem
was that our layout wasn't 8wide compatible, so I guess we'll have to work
on that in the future.....maybe :)
See ya in a few weeks,
jt
In lugnet.trains.org, Robin Werner writes:
> Great work once again! Can't wait to see some of it in Jacksonville Feb 2-3!
> Love that shay, who made it, does it work? I am working on a 6 wide version,
> hope to finish it soon. But, it does not look so good...
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> Build on...
> Robin Werner
> Greater Florida LEGO Train Club - www.gfltc.org
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> In lugnet.trains, James Trobaugh writes:
> > The North Georgia LEGO Train Club (NGLTC) displayed for the fourth year at
> > the Atlanta Great American Train Show. This show was packed, there was a
> > huge line a half-hour before the show was supposed to start, they ended up
> > opening early. I don’t know if was the rainy day or just the fact that the
> > convention center was connected to a popular mall. Whatever it was, it
> > brought the crowds in full force. And of course we had to be the first
> > layout by the door, so we took the first hit from the guest, but that’s OK
> > with us. They start the show at our layout, then they would also end the
> > show at our layout.
> >
> > Here are some pictures from Saturday, kids were having a great time:
> > http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=10589
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> > And more from Sunday:
> > http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=10666
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> >
> > This was also the debut of the new Rail Racers (http://www.railracers.com)
> > layout and control system, I’m glad to report that it worked like a charm.
> > Two RCXs hidden inside of the grand stands controlled it. One switch to
> > start the racing lights and another to return the trains to the starting
> > line, made the races go smooth and for the most part with out a hitch. I
> > will be posting detailed plans of the control system to the Rail Racers web
> > page this week.
> >
> > Beside working technically well, the racers were a hit with the visitors, at
> > some times people had to wait 10-15 minutes for their turn to race, and line
> > control actually became an issue. We might have to get the ropes back out
> > and build a queue for the racers to wait their turns. I’m looking forward to
> > taking them with us to Jacksonville Florida for the combined show with the
> > GFLTC in two weeks.
> >
> > It was a great show (other than the fact there was no “drive in” and we had
> > to cart everything in & out), and we’re looking forward to Greenberg next month.
> >
> > jt
> >
> > ---------------
> > James J. Trobaugh
> > North Georgia LEGO Train Club
> > http://www.ngltc.org
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| (...) For shame;-) Another great show for the NGLTC JT! The Railracers are ingenious-- kudos again to you. Now, about that 8 wide thing...;-) What fun you'll have with the Floridians-- we'll miss you all at BricksWest! -John (23 years ago, 21-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains.org)
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| Great work once again! Can't wait to see some of it in Jacksonville Feb 2-3! Love that shay, who made it, does it work? I am working on a 6 wide version, hope to finish it soon. But, it does not look so good... Build on... Robin Werner Greater (...) (23 years ago, 21-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains.org)
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