Re: The Railyard

["Steve Wise" <swise@aoot.com>]

I think it would be good to get some of this for protecting the new tile...


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "BOB STETTNER" <bstettner@Earthlink.Net>
To: <ttat-members@aoot.com>
Sent: Friday, July 02, 2004 4:51 PM
Subject: RE: The Railyard


> 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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