Re: Garden Ridge TCA Layout

-----Original Message-----
From: Bill Lohman <844bill@gmail.com>
To: ttat-members <ttat-members@aoot.com>
Sent: Fri, May 9, 2014 1:49 pm
Subject: Re: Garden Ridge TCA Layout

As contained in Ira's message. 9500 Municipal Parkway, Garden Ridge Texas works on Google Maps and on my car navigator.

One big thunderstorm is currently passing through Centex between Austin and Garden Ridge. Another is right behind it. Check online Doppler radar for more info.

On Fri, May 9, 2014 at 1:24 PM, Paul & Gayle <calmes@earthlink.net> wrote:

FYI - Our Austin commitment is at the AMTRAK Station just off of Lamar Blvd.

250 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX ‎

(800) 872-7245 ‎

I think Rick is doing the setup at 6pm tonight (5/9/14). Running train(s) Saturday.

Paul

From: Paul & Gayle [mailto:calmes@earthlink.net]
Sent: Friday, May 09, 2014 1:11 PM
To: 'ttat-members@aoot.com'
Subject: RE: Garden Ridge TCA Layout

Don,

I-35 South right on Hwy. 3009 – Natural Bridge Cavern Road (west). Then a right on Municipal Pkwy.

It’s next to City Hall & Police Station

9400 Municipal Parkway

San Antonio, TX 78266

(210) 651-6632

Setup at 5pm tonight. Run trains 9-4 Saturday. Teardown 4-6pm.

Paul Calmes

From: ttat-members-owner@aoot.com [mailto:ttat-members-owner@aoot.com] On Behalf Of don448@aol.com
Sent: Friday, May 09, 2014 12:53 PM
To: ttat-members@aoot.com
Subject: Re: Garden Ridge TCA Layout

Rick,
     Looking for a Garden Ridge address to plug into my GPS. Do you have it?

Thanks,

Don

-----Original Message-----
From: rick <rbd1949@aol.com>
To: ttat-members <ttat-members@aoot.com>
Sent: Thu, May 8, 2014 8:26 pm
Subject: Re: Garden Ridge TCA Layout

As you know, layout space has always been up in the air until we arrive. L-shapes were built after determining that they would fit. every year has been the same way. rumor has it that Jason will be there as well. I personally like L-shapes but it all depends on space and manpower. I'm sure whatever y'all set up will look good and work well. Model Railroading is Fun!!

-----Original Message-----
From: Bill Lohman <844bill@gmail.com>
To: ttat-members <ttat-members@aoot.com>
Sent: Thu, May 8, 2014 6:34 pm
Subject: Re: Garden Ridge TCA Layout

Ira,

All I know is -- we did L shaped layouts in 2010 and 2011 at Garden Ridge and everybody seemed to enjoy them and they fit the space. If we're getting less space and only a 6 X 2 with 90 degree corners will fit then so be it. Just trying to help.

As for your statement, "you apparently don't understand the geometry of layouts." I admit to being part of the "great unwashed."   After all, all I have is bachelors and masters degrees in engineering.  So, a topic as complex as layout geometry is probably beyond my abilities.  Thankfully, we have you to carry this heavy burden.  And thanks for the lesson.

See ya' at setup

Bill