PCC show wrapup
Geoff Dunn
Yesterday's show went well. We ran trains, socialized, and had fun. Five people had modules in the layout. Several new modules were introduced. Six axle diesels had some issues with derailments but otherwise trains ran well.
Some pictures are posted in the Groups.io photo section, at https://groups.io/g/AlbanyNTrak/album?id=285198 .
There are pictures of our layout and admirers (and Brian) in the Times Union:
https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/photos-train-show-polish-community-center-17847135.php?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_term=headlines&utm_campaign=altu%20%7C%20daily%20headlines&sid=5b0e146c2ddf9c282003891a#taboola-8
Probably because the T-Trak layout height is "kid friendly", several pictures of the layout are at the beginning and end of their photo thingy in the article.
Channel Six did some video at the show, with their usual poor grammar. Somehow they missed our layout:
https://cbs6albany.com/news/local/model-railroaders-gather-for-albany-train-show
Geoff
Some pictures are posted in the Groups.io photo section, at https://groups.io/g/AlbanyNTrak/album?id=285198 .
There are pictures of our layout and admirers (and Brian) in the Times Union:
https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/photos-train-show-polish-community-center-17847135.php?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_term=headlines&utm_campaign=altu%20%7C%20daily%20headlines&sid=5b0e146c2ddf9c282003891a#taboola-8
Probably because the T-Trak layout height is "kid friendly", several pictures of the layout are at the beginning and end of their photo thingy in the article.
Channel Six did some video at the show, with their usual poor grammar. Somehow they missed our layout:
https://cbs6albany.com/news/local/model-railroaders-gather-for-albany-train-show
Geoff
Re: Saturday PCC show.
Geoff Dunn
I am sorry to hear that Neil, on several levels. I hope all is well.
A new layout diagram is attached. This basically dedicates a table to Brian's modules, a table to Stephen's modules, and Matt, Fred, Ben, and I will fill in the other two tables.
The diagram is more of a rough sketch than an absolute layout. We'll be able to put everything together Saturday morning.
Fred, it would be nice to know how long your module is, to help with planning.
We'll see those bringing modules on Saturday morning. Anyone else, please drop by and check things out.
Geoff
A new layout diagram is attached. This basically dedicates a table to Brian's modules, a table to Stephen's modules, and Matt, Fred, Ben, and I will fill in the other two tables.
The diagram is more of a rough sketch than an absolute layout. We'll be able to put everything together Saturday morning.
Fred, it would be nice to know how long your module is, to help with planning.
We'll see those bringing modules on Saturday morning. Anyone else, please drop by and check things out.
Geoff
Re: Call for modules - PCC show March 18 2023
Stephen
Hi Geoff. Ok. I will bring all my modules since they are all packed together and we can pick and chose from what I bring. Be there around 8am.
Stephen Walsh
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A draft layout plan for Saturday's PCC show is attached. Please review it and verify that your modules fit and are the correct size. Let me know if you notice any other issues. Also please forgive my crude layout design software.
Stephen, there was no room for the yard. I have you down for three outside corners and an inside corner, plus a 1' and a 2'. Is that ok? Neil, depending on how much scenery you and Fred have, I might move Stephen's and Fred's 2' modules to the outside and put your modules inside. Fred, please confirm the size of your module. Brian, you have the usual table to set up your modules as you wish. Just a note on layout design - this show is cramped and it's challenging to fit in longer modules or to keep peoples' modules together.
I was told to take the space that the HO layout used to use, which this plan does. Setup starts at 7:00, I think; I'll be there by 7:30-ish. Table covers go on first, then modules.
See you Saturday!
Geoff
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Subject: Re: [AlbanyNTrak] Call for modules - PCC show March 18 2023
A draft layout plan for Saturday's PCC show is attached. Please review it and verify that your modules fit and are the correct size. Let me know if you notice any other issues. Also please forgive my crude layout design software.
Stephen, there was no room for the yard. I have you down for three outside corners and an inside corner, plus a 1' and a 2'. Is that ok? Neil, depending on how much scenery you and Fred have, I might move Stephen's and Fred's 2' modules to the outside and put your modules inside. Fred, please confirm the size of your module. Brian, you have the usual table to set up your modules as you wish. Just a note on layout design - this show is cramped and it's challenging to fit in longer modules or to keep peoples' modules together.
I was told to take the space that the HO layout used to use, which this plan does. Setup starts at 7:00, I think; I'll be there by 7:30-ish. Table covers go on first, then modules.
See you Saturday!
Geoff
Re: Call for modules - PCC show March 18 2023
Neil Lynch
I have a total of 6 modules, 2' each (double modules) the sketch looks like 4 modules, (which is fine).
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A draft layout plan for Saturday's PCC show is attached. Please review it and verify that your modules fit and are the correct size. Let me know if you notice any other issues. Also please forgive my crude layout design software.
Stephen, there was no room for the yard. I have you down for three outside corners and an inside corner, plus a 1' and a 2'. Is that ok? Neil, depending on how much scenery you and Fred have, I might move Stephen's and Fred's 2' modules to the outside and put your modules inside. Fred, please confirm the size of your module. Brian, you have the usual table to set up your modules as you wish. Just a note on layout design - this show is cramped and it's challenging to fit in longer modules or to keep peoples' modules together.
I was told to take the space that the HO layout used to use, which this plan does. Setup starts at 7:00, I think; I'll be there by 7:30-ish. Table covers go on first, then modules.
See you Saturday!
Geoff
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A draft layout plan for Saturday's PCC show is attached. Please review it and verify that your modules fit and are the correct size. Let me know if you notice any other issues. Also please forgive my crude layout design software.
Stephen, there was no room for the yard. I have you down for three outside corners and an inside corner, plus a 1' and a 2'. Is that ok? Neil, depending on how much scenery you and Fred have, I might move Stephen's and Fred's 2' modules to the outside and put your modules inside. Fred, please confirm the size of your module. Brian, you have the usual table to set up your modules as you wish. Just a note on layout design - this show is cramped and it's challenging to fit in longer modules or to keep peoples' modules together.
I was told to take the space that the HO layout used to use, which this plan does. Setup starts at 7:00, I think; I'll be there by 7:30-ish. Table covers go on first, then modules.
See you Saturday!
Geoff
Re: Call for modules - PCC show March 18 2023
Neil Lynch
Mine right now is some buildings, and the Styrofoam mountains..
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A draft layout plan for Saturday's PCC show is attached. Please review it and verify that your modules fit and are the correct size. Let me know if you notice any other issues. Also please forgive my crude layout design software.
Stephen, there was no room for the yard. I have you down for three outside corners and an inside corner, plus a 1' and a 2'. Is that ok? Neil, depending on how much scenery you and Fred have, I might move Stephen's and Fred's 2' modules to the outside and put your modules inside. Fred, please confirm the size of your module. Brian, you have the usual table to set up your modules as you wish. Just a note on layout design - this show is cramped and it's challenging to fit in longer modules or to keep peoples' modules together.
I was told to take the space that the HO layout used to use, which this plan does. Setup starts at 7:00, I think; I'll be there by 7:30-ish. Table covers go on first, then modules.
See you Saturday!
Geoff
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A draft layout plan for Saturday's PCC show is attached. Please review it and verify that your modules fit and are the correct size. Let me know if you notice any other issues. Also please forgive my crude layout design software.
Stephen, there was no room for the yard. I have you down for three outside corners and an inside corner, plus a 1' and a 2'. Is that ok? Neil, depending on how much scenery you and Fred have, I might move Stephen's and Fred's 2' modules to the outside and put your modules inside. Fred, please confirm the size of your module. Brian, you have the usual table to set up your modules as you wish. Just a note on layout design - this show is cramped and it's challenging to fit in longer modules or to keep peoples' modules together.
I was told to take the space that the HO layout used to use, which this plan does. Setup starts at 7:00, I think; I'll be there by 7:30-ish. Table covers go on first, then modules.
See you Saturday!
Geoff
Re: Call for modules - PCC show March 18 2023
Geoff Dunn
A draft layout plan for Saturday's PCC show is attached. Please review it and verify that your modules fit and are the correct size. Let me know if you notice any other issues. Also please forgive my crude layout design software.
Stephen, there was no room for the yard. I have you down for three outside corners and an inside corner, plus a 1' and a 2'. Is that ok? Neil, depending on how much scenery you and Fred have, I might move Stephen's and Fred's 2' modules to the outside and put your modules inside. Fred, please confirm the size of your module. Brian, you have the usual table to set up your modules as you wish. Just a note on layout design - this show is cramped and it's challenging to fit in longer modules or to keep peoples' modules together.
I was told to take the space that the HO layout used to use, which this plan does. Setup starts at 7:00, I think; I'll be there by 7:30-ish. Table covers go on first, then modules.
See you Saturday!
Geoff
Stephen, there was no room for the yard. I have you down for three outside corners and an inside corner, plus a 1' and a 2'. Is that ok? Neil, depending on how much scenery you and Fred have, I might move Stephen's and Fred's 2' modules to the outside and put your modules inside. Fred, please confirm the size of your module. Brian, you have the usual table to set up your modules as you wish. Just a note on layout design - this show is cramped and it's challenging to fit in longer modules or to keep peoples' modules together.
I was told to take the space that the HO layout used to use, which this plan does. Setup starts at 7:00, I think; I'll be there by 7:30-ish. Table covers go on first, then modules.
See you Saturday!
Geoff
Re: Clinic at NERx
john valachovic
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Re: Clinic at NERx
Do you mean the 23rd?
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If anyone is interested, I am presenting a clinic for the NERx Online convention on March 3 at 9:00 pm.
Here is the link for the convention, https://conta.cc/3ZfD8Pz
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Subject: [AlbanyNTrak] Clinic at NERx
If anyone is interested, I am presenting a clinic for the NERx Online convention on March 3 at 9:00 pm.
Here is the link for the convention, https://conta.cc/3ZfD8Pz
Clinic at NERx
john valachovic
If anyone is interested, I am presenting a clinic for the NERx Online convention on March 3 at 9:00 pm.
Here is the link for the convention, https://conta.cc/3ZfD8Pz
Here is the link for the convention, https://conta.cc/3ZfD8Pz
Re: ALCo show in Amsterdam, April 2nd
Michael Richards
Geoff,
Regretfully my modules won’t be ready for the PCC show so that won't work
for me. Even Amsterdam would be a push for me but would be doable. Sorry
but I hope you guys enjoy the show.
Mike
On Sun, Mar 12, 2023 at 10:30 AM Geoff Dunn via groups.io <geoffdunnsoccer=
yahoo.com@groups.io> wrote:
Regretfully my modules won’t be ready for the PCC show so that won't work
for me. Even Amsterdam would be a push for me but would be doable. Sorry
but I hope you guys enjoy the show.
Mike
On Sun, Mar 12, 2023 at 10:30 AM Geoff Dunn via groups.io <geoffdunnsoccer=
yahoo.com@groups.io> wrote:
Mike Richards, you said you'd be attending the Amsterdam show. But nobody
else has shown interest in an Albany NTrak layout. So, your choices are
(1) organize the layout yourself, or (2) talk with Forrest or Mike
Romanowski about joining the Upstate Model Railroaders layout.
But you're welcome at the PCC show this Saturday!
Geoff
Re: ALCo show in Amsterdam, April 2nd
Geoff Dunn
Mike Richards, you said you'd be attending the Amsterdam show. But nobody else has shown interest in an Albany NTrak layout. So, your choices are (1) organize the layout yourself, or (2) talk with Forrest or Mike Romanowski about joining the Upstate Model Railroaders layout.
But you're welcome at the PCC show this Saturday!
Geoff
But you're welcome at the PCC show this Saturday!
Geoff
Re: Call for modules - PCC show March 18 2023
Geoff Dunn
I was away for a couple of days, in St. Albans VT for a train show with some Free-mo guys. The phone is ok for reading messages but pretty bad for replying, hence the relative slowness in responding. So, several notes...
1. I haven't heard back from the PCC show organizer about the space available yet. I nudged him again this morning.
2. We have six or seven people bringing modules (Brian, Stephen, Matt, Neil, Fred, me, maybe Mike Richards). That may affect how much any one person can bring. That will start with me...
3. Mike Richards, you replied about the Amsterdam show. Will you be attending this coming Saturday's PCC show?
4. Matt, I believe you have the club DCC setup. Please bring it...
5. Fred, what are the dimensions of your one module?
That's it for now. More to come!
Geoff
1. I haven't heard back from the PCC show organizer about the space available yet. I nudged him again this morning.
2. We have six or seven people bringing modules (Brian, Stephen, Matt, Neil, Fred, me, maybe Mike Richards). That may affect how much any one person can bring. That will start with me...
3. Mike Richards, you replied about the Amsterdam show. Will you be attending this coming Saturday's PCC show?
4. Matt, I believe you have the club DCC setup. Please bring it...
5. Fred, what are the dimensions of your one module?
That's it for now. More to come!
Geoff
Re: ALCo show in Amsterdam, April 2nd
Michael Richards
Geoff,
Sorry with the slow response, I am working on getting two double modules
ready for the Amsterdam show and will be attending.
Mike Richards
On Tue, Mar 7, 2023 at 9:12 PM Geoff Dunn via groups.io <geoffdunnsoccer=
yahoo.com@groups.io> wrote:
Sorry with the slow response, I am working on getting two double modules
ready for the Amsterdam show and will be attending.
Mike Richards
On Tue, Mar 7, 2023 at 9:12 PM Geoff Dunn via groups.io <geoffdunnsoccer=
yahoo.com@groups.io> wrote:
Is there any interest in a layout at the ALCo Historical Society show in
Amsterdam on April 2nd?
I will not be setting up with Albany N-Trak, but others of you might be
interested in having a layout.
Geoff
Re: Call for modules - PCC show March 18 2023
Neil Lynch
I have 6 doubles (each 2'), so I can bring 2, 4 or all 6 of them depending on room and what you need
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I'll have a layout diagram early next week. I'm planning on Brian, Stephen, hopefully Matt, and maybe Neil bringing modules.
Geoff
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I'll have a layout diagram early next week. I'm planning on Brian, Stephen, hopefully Matt, and maybe Neil bringing modules.
Geoff