Re: Fun Runs

[John Eagle <jheagle@texas.net>]

Bill Lohman wrote:
> Would the club members be interested in a one day Fun Run on my home 
> layout on the Saturday April 11 date originally scheduled for the now 
> cancelled Fun Run?  Any hours between 10 am and 5 pm work for me. 
>  
> Layout is 32 ft X 17 ft in an air conditioned train room.  An around 
> the walls shelf type layout .  Can run at least 3 good sized trains 
> simultanelously.  Maybe more if we work together like the real railroads.
>  
> Layout is up and operating reliably and has enough structures to add 
> interest but no scenery yet.  Can operate Legacy, TMCC1 and MTH DCS 
> simultaneously.  Really can't do conventional transformer control as 
> one loco ties up most of the layout the way it's wired.  But, those of 
> you with conventional loco's are welcome to come and run my Legacy, 
> TMCC or DCS loco's.
>  
> The layout will accommodate our largest locos and rolling stock.  
> Atlas O track and switches.  Minimum radius is 090.  The dozen or so 
> switches are manual at this time (awaiting wiring) which adds 
> operating interest.   
>  
> Trainroom can accommodate 10 to 12 persons comfortably - about the 
> usual turnout.  Room includes a hi-def tv and good stereo system for 
> watching train videos or sports.  Plenty of parking on-premises 
> for the same number of vehicles.  We have about 2 acres and lots of 
> blacktop driveway.
>  
> We're located 4 miles west of Loop 360 out Bee Caves Road in and area 
> called Lake Hills.
>  
> Let me know if you're interested. 
>  
> Bill
>
>
> On Thu, Mar 26, 2009 at 10:23 AM, Edward Weltens 
> <ed.weltens@sbcglobal.net <mailto:ed.weltens@sbcglobal.net>> wrote:
>
>     I was going to suggest this yesterday.  If you know someone with
>     empty office or retail space that might be willing to let us set
>     up let us know.
>
>     Even schools with fairs that we could set up in a Gym might be an
>     option for a fun run if it lines up with our schedule.
>
>     Ed
>
>
>
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>     *From:* scott a smiley <sc.smiley@juno.com
>     <mailto:sc.smiley@juno.com>>
>     *To:* ttat-members@aoot.com <mailto:ttat-members@aoot.com>
>     *Sent:* Wednesday, March 25, 2009 10:30:32 PM
>     *Subject:* Fun Runs
>
>     The corollary to Ira's note about the April show in San Antonio
>     and the
>     loss of the Branch Creek Club house is that we all need to think about
>     venues that we can use for club activities when we do not have a
>     show. 
>
>     Work days work well in Driveways.
>
>     But runs are better in a secure air conditioned space.
>
>     I have an empty 3 car garage  but the week ends are when the most
>     activity occurs from trying to sell it . 
>
>     Keep your eyes open for a suitable space.
>
>     Scott
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Bill, we should be back from a trip by the 11th, so put me down as 
interested. John