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Re: Discussion of Train Table Sizes
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Thu, 16 Dec 2004 12:07:54 GMT
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In lugnet.trains.org, Tim David wrote:
> >
> > First, model railway clubs pay you to hire a van? How does that work? Why
> > would they pay you?
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> The standard thing for UK model railway exhibitions is that the organisers pay
> travelling expenses (i.e. van hire and petrol (gas)) within reason and normally
> provide lunch for exhibitors. (Traders of course have to pay to be there)
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> > Second, did you realize that while some enlightened Americans may have heard of
> > a Ford Transit, they've probably never seen one? And the Mondeo is a complete
> > mystery. Car makes have a peculiar habit of not using the same product names -
> > or even models - in different countries. I know the Transit is a kind of van,
> > vaguely similar in appearance to a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (which we do have now,
> > under the Freightliner and now Dodge nameplate)
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> A Transit (http://www.ford.co.uk/ie/transit/-/- )is similar to a Sprinter but a
> bit smaller. As they come in different length and height configurations I would
> say that the longest wheelbase one is about the size of a Sprinter. (Of course
> the main difference is that Sprinters are much faster, their normal habitat is
> in the fast lane doing 95mph!)
Sprinters come in short and long wheelbase versions as well as in low and high
roof versions (so you get 4 possible cubics, plus all the door and window
options). I bet the long wheelbase Transit is about the same capacity, or
perhaps smaller, as the short wheelbase, low roof Sprinter, as some of the UK
car hire places say that a Transit is comparable to a Chrysler minivan. (I have
looked semi seriously at buying a Sprinter, then I came to my senses)
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> A Mondeo (http://www.ford.co.uk/ie/mondeo/-/- ) is a mid size family car,
> (probably counts as a compact in the US ;-) ) Mark has the estate (stationwagon)
> version.
IIRC Mondeo == Ford Contour or pretty close, these are common platform vehicles
and I think they share a lot of skin too.
Hope that helps.
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| (...) As a matter of interest, and linked to this subkect, do the US train clubs hold shows/events where every member turns up with a few modules and scenery straight from their homes, rather than holding all the tables/lego in one place? (...) (20 years ago, 16-Dec-04, to lugnet.trains.org)
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| (...) The standard thing for UK model railway exhibitions is that the organisers pay travelling expenses (i.e. van hire and petrol (gas)) within reason and normally provide lunch for exhibitors. (Traders of course have to pay to be there) (...) A (...) (20 years ago, 16-Dec-04, to lugnet.trains.org)
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