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 | | 07/12/2008 2:29 PM |
| Tortoise and Lizard Bash Railroad Open House
Saturday, July 19, 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Santa Ana (Orange County), CA 92705
Todd and Linda Brody are pleased to invite you and your guests to a run of the T&LB garden railroad. This layout incorporates features not seen on other garden railroad displays. The landscape covers over 1,200 square feet with over 600 feet of track and six bridges, including a 14-foot long trestle.
The layout is built around two ancient volcanic areas that were thought to be inactive; however; recent eruptions have been noted at two of the craters in one area. The volcanoes spew “lava” into upper, then lower, lakes through two waterfalls.
All vegetation is real and to scale. The entire layout is detailed with structures, over 300 people and animals, cars, motorcycles, etc. all at a scale of ½” per foot.
As many as seven trains now run simultaneously, pausing and waiting for each other as necessary. Don't miss Todd's own-design, fully automated signal and operations system. No more unexpected “corn field meets” at the crossing point! Also new are our ever-changing digital sound effects.
The major urban area is Tortoise Town and all structures are named for their reptilian counterparts. When sheriff “Chuck Walla” isn’t getting a soda at Dragon Lizard Drugs, he may be getting a haircut at Cooter’s Clip Joint or calling on Ms. Lizzie at Collard Lizard Clothiers. “The Lounge Lizards” jazz band is featured entertainment in the town circle. Brody's B&B (Booze and Babes) includes a "red light" district and is next to the Bear Whiz Beer Brewery and the hot air balloon launch facilities. Two farm/ranches operate in the area as well as a feed and grain facility for the chickens, cows, sheep, and horses. An active gold mine is continually conducting blasting - day and night. All buildings and major structures (about five dozen) have lighting for night operations.
To best see the myriad of details, the best viewing time begins well before sunset. However, the railroad has extensive specialized lighting using hundreds of bulbs and the two active volcanoes put on their most dramatic displays after the sun goes down. Be sure to bring your guests.
Hope to see you here.
Todd & Linda Brody
The following link will take you to our web site showing the railroad and its history.
http://tortoiseandlizardbash.com
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