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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
> > 
> > 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
> 
> 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.
> 
> 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



> 
> 
> jt



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  Re: Got NMRA?
 
(...) Ya, you might learn something. ++Lar (26 years ago, 28-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains.org)

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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. I'm also thinking of taking a laptop and LCD projector so I can display some images from past (...) (26 years ago, 27-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains.org)

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