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 | | 09 Feb 2010 11:30 AM |
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Posted By Dave Crocker on 08 Feb 2010 07:42 PM
Whoa Mike, have you gone over as well???
I've had an Accucraft Michigan Cal Shay for years. And there's an unbuilt Ruby kit out there somewhere. The question was just a leading question for the live steamers. Bending over, with my back, to run a live steamer would NOT be my cuppa tea. | |  | |
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| | 09 Feb 2010 12:19 PM |
| I would buy a simple walk around video of the layout. Most folks take photos of the popular spots.
I also love the storage area. I am going to try to do that this year in the old shed behind the train shop.
Problem with most garages is they are more square. train shops need to be long and thin, two car deep. | |  Marty Cozad
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| | 09 Feb 2010 03:00 PM |
| Posted By Mike Reilley on 09 Feb 2010 11:27 AM
Posted By John J on 08 Feb 2010 09:13 PM
I will come and hang around and eat pizza with you guys but I don't think I am going to bring a train to run
What!!!!! For those of us that can't get to Marty's...you need to do this. You need to run trains with us. So does Stan. We gotta see this. We'll even put up HD cameras all over the place to record the event and show it's not your fault. But I gotta tell ya...this place ain't like Marty's...it's got water hazards and such. Are ya up for the challenge?
One does not typically "run their own trains" at the Fairplex. One simply puts their trains on the staging tracks and lets the designated "engineer" run them from the booth while you watch. | | | |
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| | 09 Feb 2010 05:18 PM |
| Well now Mike you also may want to think going to Marty's It's a challenge for sure. Later RJD | |  RJD Chief Engr D & S RR SA# 2510 and the 200th member | |
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| | 09 Feb 2010 08:33 PM |
| During the show we wil be parking in the public lot near the Sheraton as that back gate is cloosest to the show buildings normally used. Will that gate still be open during the MLS hours at the Fairplex GRR?
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| | 09 Feb 2010 08:38 PM |
| Jim, I've been told that the appropriate gates will remain open for the MLS crowd and that the situation will be monitored accordingly. There are a number of entities that have to be dealt with on much of this, as I'm sure you're aware. But please keep posting any and all concerns as we get closer to the day. I don't want to see anything fall through the cracks. Chris PS. As to the MLSers operating their own trains; "We are making an exception for this special MLS day and evening. We will have one of our "qualified" control board operators there to supervise the MLS member on the control board. The same will be true for those wishing to run their trains on the Mountain line." So, yes, MLSers, you will definitely be able to run your own trains on the Fairplex layout!
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| | 09 Feb 2010 11:50 PM |
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Posted By toddalin on 09 Feb 2010 03:00 PM
.....One does not typically "run their own trains" at the Fairplex. One simply puts their trains on the staging tracks and lets the designated "engineer" run them from the booth while you watch.
Thanks. I wasn't aware that at all...and it brings up some questions.
a. Does this mean the trains we bring to this must be set up for straight DC track power? b. Can you run a battery/RC train on the layout? Is there a frequency control station?
c. Are there any pre-qualifications to be able to be an "engineer" and run a train?
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| | 10 Feb 2010 06:52 AM |
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Posted By Mike Reilley on 09 Feb 2010 11:50 PM
Thanks. I wasn't aware that at all...and it brings up some questions.
a. Does this mean the trains we bring to this must be set up for straight DC track power? b. Can you run a battery/RC train on the layout? Is there a frequency control station?
c. Are there any pre-qualifications to be able to be an "engineer" and run a train?
I think I know the answers to these, but I'll get official word before I say anything. This is great, the more questions now, the better. Chris
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| | 10 Feb 2010 08:58 AM |
| Here's your answers, Mike!
a. Does this mean the trains we bring to this must be set up for straight DC track power?
Battery power is also OK.
b. Can you run a battery/RC train on the layout?
Yes
Is there a frequency control station?
No
c. Are there any pre-qualifications to be able to be an "engineer" and run a train?
Not the way we have it planned. We will have a "qualified" member of the Fairplex crew with the MLS member and our person will show them what to do and answer any questions. | |
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| | 10 Feb 2010 09:38 AM |
| Chris, If you are battery and R/C will you be able to walk around and follow (on the hardscape areas) your train? Tommy Rio Gracie | | | |
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| | 10 Feb 2010 11:46 AM |
| Here's your answer, Tommy;
"They will be able to walk around using the side walks and roadway along the front. They will not be able to walk on any of the hardscape or scenes -- nor on the Mountain itself. If they have problems with their consists -- we will address the problems individually."
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| | 10 Feb 2010 03:26 PM |
| Thanks for the quick response. Looking forward to June. Tommy Rio Gracie | | | |
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| | 11 Feb 2010 11:32 AM |
| Chris
What is the minimum radius on the mainline at FGRR?
Also is it mainly flat or are the grades?
thanks
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