Re: The Railyard

[Scott A Smiley <sc.smiley@juno.com>]

I have some carpet scraps that I can bring to allow bigger pieces instead
of small ones for each leg.

Scott

On Mon, 5 Jul 2004 11:01:27 -0500 "Steve Wise" <swise@aoot.com> writes:
> 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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> > > TTAT members reflector.
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> > > TTAT members reflector.
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