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Post by rvn2001 on Dec 25, 2021 10:28:01 GMT -5
Hello Everybody,
The NMRA has finally posted the layout application form for the 2022 NTS on the web site. I still have everything from the NTS that was scheduled for the 2020 NTS in St. Louis. I plan to submit the same forms for the 2022 show. I will ask for 3 tables for T-Trak-Z modules. I will ask for a layout size of 46' X 20'. Please let me know if you'd like to participate.
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Post by BAZman on Dec 25, 2021 13:50:15 GMT -5
Jeff & Mickie of the “BAZ BoyZ” (NoCal Z) will be visiting although no modules.
We can assist along the way.
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Post by rvn2001 on Dec 25, 2021 17:26:50 GMT -5
I probably should have mentioned that the NTS is August 12-13-14, 2022. Set-up usually starts on the Wednesday before.
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Post by rvn2001 on Apr 6, 2022 11:28:29 GMT -5
I have just received verbal confirmation of our participation in the 2022 NTS in Collinsville, Illinois. We have been approved for a 40' x 20' area instead of the 46' x 20' area we requested.
See you there?
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Post by rvn2001 on May 14, 2022 20:42:16 GMT -5
Latest News: Our layout size has been reduced once again. It will now be 30' X 20". I'll need to look at the layout design and make some modifications.
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Post by BAZman on May 18, 2022 7:47:20 GMT -5
Generally, the Layout Coordinator likes full layout plans early, to validate claims for excessive/potential space. So with many club layouts, it’s fairly easy to do however, with co-op groups like Z, it’s hard to realize.
So back to a 3-car garage.
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Post by rvn2001 on May 18, 2022 8:54:11 GMT -5
The layout coordinator usually gives me the space I request, and I submitted an actual layout plan. I have never asked for space without making an actual layout plan. That's the reason I ask for participants and modules as early as I can. The Gateway Convention Center is considerably smaller than most of the venues the NMRA uses for the NTS. You'll see the space available when you get there. At least we'll be on the main floor instead of one of the meeting rooms. A lot of people just walk by those and don't bother to come inside. As an example: Free Mo-HO only gets an area 25 X 50 and Free Mo-N only gets 25 X 70. I'm sure you know that they usually take up an extremely large portion of the available layout space. I had planned on leaving one of the long sides open for 3 tables for the T-track-Z modules. Their modules won't be coming so I'll still be able to include most, if not all, of the modules that I had included in the original plan. We'll still have fun and be on the main floor where most people will still be able to see our layout easily.
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Post by rvn2001 on May 27, 2022 11:22:27 GMT -5
Our space has been changed again. We're back up to 40' X 20'.
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Post by rvn2001 on Jul 25, 2022 16:11:12 GMT -5
Hi Everybody, I received the final floorplan and some info about the show today. I'm attaching the files here for your enjoyment.   |
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Post by BAZman on Jul 26, 2022 22:13:21 GMT -5
Thom, can provide a show link or scan that document, with a few more bits  |
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Post by rvn2001 on Jul 27, 2022 5:49:35 GMT -5
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Post by rvn2001 on Aug 8, 2022 10:34:26 GMT -5
Just a quick reminder. The NTS in Collinsville, Illinois is this coming weekend. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone and running trains.
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