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Re: Got NMRA?
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Wed, 27 Sep 2000 20:46:32 GMT
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"James J. Trobaugh" wrote:
> In lugnet.trains.org, Dan Parker writes:
> > In lugnet.trains.org, John Gerlach writes:<snip>What should James do to
> > > impress the NMRA folks?" :-)
> > > JohnG, GMLTC
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> > PNLTC invariably conducts workshops at venues, especially GATS as they pay $10
> > a session and it's a gimme. We call it "Care and Feeding of LEGO-brand
> > Trains."
> > Spend 5 minutes on history (1965 4.5v to present 9v), 5 on current elements
> > and track, then typical stock and custom wheel arrangements. Throw in
> > advantages of creativity, changeability, kitbashing with other bricks onhand,
> > then show a range of models from whimsical to prototype and examples of
> > rolling stock and motive power. To fill an hour, open it up to Q&A and
> > mention exploding on-line support and clubs. You may wish to bring pics of
> > past events and add models of bridges (big model rr hotbutton). Insure pics
> > include kids _and_ adults playing with and watching the trains.
> > Last, I'd emphasize recruiting and transitioning aspects of LEGO trains, iow,
> > it's OK if the kids can't handle the finescale stuff. Let'em cut their teeth
> > on these, honing skills and creative juices. The adults may find these a
> > challenge in their own right, thus it can be a shared and rewarding activity.
> > Hammering the point: sure, these are toy trains but they have the quality and
> > creative aspects that may ultimately produce genuine model railroaders.
> >
> > dan parker
> > PNLTC
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> Thats a great idea for a clinic, maybe after I do my presentation for NMRA I
> can scale it down and make a clinic out of it for future shows...cool.
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> I'm also thinking of taking a laptop and LCD projector so I can display some
> images from past shows, set pictures and even some of the great MOCs from
> around the world.
Wow. From the sound of all of these excellent suggestions, I'm sure it will be a
very interesting presentation! *And* Powerpoint?....I may have to book a flight
and attend myself! :-)
-John
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> jt
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