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Re: NGLTC pictures from Atlanta GATS 2002
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Mon, 21 Jan 2002 04:10:07 GMT
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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.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> jt
Great job guys.Those railracers look like alot of fun.
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