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Re: I think they're getting the message
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Sat, 11 Mar 2000 14:51:38 GMT
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In lugnet.trains.org, James J. Trobaugh writes:
> While I was setting up at the local NMRA train show here in Atlanta
> today, I heard an interesting comment that I thought yall would enjoy.
> The organizer of the show was very curious about LEGO trains, I could
> tell that he wasn't sure if he was ready to accept the idea of them
> being at his show. He kept making little "remarks" about them, but he
> was still very excited for me to get set up so he could see them run. He
> did make the comment that he'd had been told by other NMRA show
> organizers that "once you have a LEGO layout at your show, you won't
> want to do a show with out them". I thought that was really cool, it
> looks like LEGO train clubs are starting to have an effect on the train
> show circuit and the organizers are taking notice. Maybe the LEGO
> Company will take notice soon too.
>
> Well I just figured I'd pass that on, I need to get some sleep, got a
> long day ahead of me tomorrow at the show.
That is an excellent quote! It shows how much respect all the LTCs around the
world are starting to get from the 'old-school' model railroading community!
When the GMLTC was at last year's NMRA 'National' show, we got nothing but
good responses from the 'traditional' model railroaders. We even had the
president of the NMRA stop by our layout to compliment us on it! He said one
of their concerns was getting more young people into model trains, and that
LEGO trains would be the perfect way to bring more kids into the hobby.
Now, maybe he was thinking that at some age they would abandon LEGO for more
traditional trains, but from the tone of his voice I don't think he was
implying that at all. His respect seemed very genuine - and he seemed like a
heck of a nice guy!
Best of luck at your show, have a great time!
JohnG, GMLTC
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