RE: The Railyard

["BOB STETTNER" <bstettner@earthlink.net>]

HOT uses some carpet padding (designed to go between oriental rugs and
tacked down carpeting) as roadbed on setups.  This is relatively thin,
approx 1/4 inch, and may be useful to protect the new floor tile from being
scratched by the module legs.  We have a large amount of various odd sizes
and I can get more if you feel this would be useful.  It's stored at Deep
Eddy Carpet Cleaners. I can get it next week b/4 the layout is expanded. 
Advise.


> [Original Message]
> From: Craig Berry <craig@collectiblecaboose.com>
> To: <ttat-members@aoot.com>
> Date: 7/1/2004 5:02:32 PM
> Subject: RE: The Railyard
>
> Towing: I can tow the trailer as long as I have coverage here at the
> store, so it will just take a little coordination.
>
> Schedule: Remember, the store is open late (until 8pm) on Thursdays, so
> I'm here by default on Thursdays if you want to set up then (or run
> later on).
>
> Layout: I just spoke with the guy who will be laying the tile. He is
> hoping to get to it next week.  He asked for us to leave one foot past
> where the wall used to be so he can lay the tile.  All that really
> means, for now, is that the layout will need to be the same size we had
> last time (we were about 18"-24" from the wall).  Once the tile is laid,
> we can extend the layout onto the tile, as long as we are
> careful(duh!)....adding however many modules we want.
>
> I'm excited about getting you folks back up here.  You know you can
> count on me to help set up.
>
> Craig Berry
> The Collectible Caboose
> store: (512) 259-9494
> mobile: (512) 657-3128
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: ttat-members-owner@aoot.com [mailto:ttat-members-owner@aoot.com]
> On Behalf Of Ira Schneider
> Sent: Thursday, July 01, 2004 3:45 PM
> To: TTAT Members
> Subject: The Railyard
>
>
> I just got off the telephone with Craig.  The landlord said we can move
> back into the same space we previously had at the Railyard (#104?).  His
> only condition is that we would have to vacate the space if he leases
> it.  (That is the same as before.)
>
> They have removed the walls at the front of the store.  However, when we
> set up we shouldn't extend our layout into what used to be the front
> lobby because they are going to tear up the carpet and install floor
> tile in the front.  We can probably set up a slightly longer layout than
> last time if we want to, since we could go up to the previous wall.
>
> We can set up any additional modules you have.  For example, if Ed wants
> to bring his bridge module or Adrian and Steve want to bring the
> transfer table, that would be great.  Also, these modules could be added
> to the layout later - it is not too hard to remove a module or 2 and
> substitute a special module.  We could also set up interior scenery
> modules if anyone wants to bring them.
>
> Now for the fun part.  We need someone to tow the trailer up to the
> Railyard and a crew to set up the layout.  It would be nice if we could
> set up this weekend, but since it is the July 4th weekend, I have little
> hope of that happening.  Perhaps we could set up during the week or next
> weekend.
>
> I will coordinate setting up at the Railyard.  Please send me an e-mail
> telling me if you can tow the trailer (and when) and when you can
> participate in set up.  I have the following suggested dates for set up:
>
>      Friday July 2 - this is probably too soon for anyone to commit to,
> but it is available
>      Saturday July 3 - any time during the day
>      Sunday July 4 - I know, FAT CHANCE!
>      Monday July 5 - Friday July 9 - probably after dinner (even though
> I am available during the day)
>      Saturday July 10 - any time during the day
>      Sunday July 11 - any time during the day
>
> We do have a Fun Run scheduled for July 9, 10, and 11 at Branch Creek,
> so some of you must have reserved some time next weekend.  We can use
> that time to set up (unless we get set up earlier).
>
> Once we are set up at the Railyard we can set up a schedule for fun
> runs.
>
> Please let me know ASAP when you can participate in set up at the
> Railyard and if you can tow the trailer.
>
> Thanks.
>
>
> Ira
>
>
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