LCCA Brings a Special Treat

A great idea to get people and especially kids and help them get involved with the great hobby of model trains. 

Nothing like getting people and kids hands on operating model trains. It's one thing to read about them and it's another thing when you see them run and even run them. 

Dave

I look forward to seeing the layout!

-Greg

LOL! I guess Operators have been warned not to bring their GGD Pa's and Passenger Sets to run on this layout!

prrhorseshoecurve posted:

LOL! I guess Operators have been warned not to bring their GGD Pa's and Passenger Sets to run on this layout!

REALY  ????     This is York we are talking about . I think everyone there knows how to handle trains. !!!!  

prrhorseshoecurve posted:

LOL! I guess Operators have been warned not to bring their GGD Pa's and Passenger Sets to run on this layout!

I am not aware of anyone looking to bring a GGD locomotive to run on the layout. However, I plan on running the following locomotives:

1) Lionel LionChief Pennsylvania Flyer with BlueTooth

2) Lionel LEGACY NS SD60 lash-up; First Responders and Veterans 

3) Lionel LionChief Plus NH Rectifier

4) Williams Chuggington Wilson

Historically, there are a few derailments at every show. Almost all of those derailments have been on the outer mainline. Seldom do outer mainlline derailments impact trains on the inner mainline. I also blame 95% of those derailments on adults who are not mindful of their clothing (e.g. loose fitting shirts, jackets, and such).  Since most of those accidents caused by adults clothing are precursed by the intent to talk to club members on the inside of the railroad, MPRR has learned to operate the trains from the outside of the Railroad using Lionel LEGACY.

Kids are most certainly not the biggest risk to the trains - just in case had any thoughts of that.

Oh yeah!  All those kid operated accessories keep the kids smashing the beautiful big blue arcade buttons.  Why would a kid grab a train if they can smash buttons?!?!

Portions of this Railroad have been to dozens of shows up and down the east coast.  Rather than physically engineering solutions MPRR has focused of social engineering solutions to common people induced problems.  IT WORKS!!

~Kevin

I'm looking forward to studying the layout.  I recently purchase the template and will look to make a few modules with some friends.

rattler21 posted:

Has there ever been a Boy Scout Railroading Merit Badge station at York?  Model railroads at events such as York provide an environment at which the scout can work on his badge.  John

Rattler21,

I have not heard of an individual or a group bringing an switching problem to York.  Historically, most clubs are not willing to let children play with their trains, supervised or otherwise.  I do know that the Mohegan Council in SECT does an annual rail safety event in Norwich, CT where kids get together to work on the railroading merit badge.  I was not in attendance at last years event though I did hear that it was a success.

I originally intended for this set of modules to be able to act as a stand alone switching problem and I believe that it could still be used as such.  However, after talking to the members of Kids Run Trains I determined that the best way to attract kids to the hobby was to let the kids run the trains FAST!  So I let the kids run the trains FAST!

~Kevin

MartyE posted:

I'm looking forward to studying the layout.  I recently purchase the template and will look to make a few modules with some friends.

Marty,

Please stop on by and bring your friends.  I have built over 35 FasTrack Modules at this point and I have a learned a lot about the entire process.  I will be happy able to answer any questions you might have.

Additionally, it is my hope that in future York Train Shows individuals will be able to bring their modules together to build a super railroad that is BIG!  Perhaps you, your friends, and your modules will be able to join MPRR in the fall?

If you would like to help me setup, breakdown, or operate the railroad send me a PM.

~Kevin

Great idea! Kudos to the LCCA.

Summerdale Junction posted:

prrhorseshoecurve posted:

LOL! I guess Operators have been warned not to bring their GGD Pa's and Passenger Sets to run on this layout!

REALY  ????     This is York we are talking about . I think everyone there knows how to handle trains. !!!!  

This is false. The problem is that everyone *thinks* they know how to handle trains. Nevertheless, if they're not yours, keep your grimy hands off!  Especially the high end stuff. You may know what you're doing, but the guy who bought it doesnt know that, and still probably doesnt want you touching it, even if it seems like you're helping.

Its also not the first time there's been a layout in the orange hall. Over the last several years they've off and on had a layout over in the room behind Mianne Benchwork where the tool guy usually is.

Boilermaker1 posted:

Summerdale Junction posted:

prrhorseshoecurve posted:

LOL! I guess Operators have been warned not to bring their GGD Pa's and Passenger Sets to run on this layout!

REALY  ????     This is York we are talking about . I think everyone there knows how to handle trains. !!!!  

This is false. The problem is that everyone *thinks* they know how to handle trains. Nevertheless, if they're not yours, keep your grimy hands off!  Especially the high end stuff. You may know what you're doing, but the guy who bought it doesnt know that, and still probably doesnt want you touching it, even if it seems like you're helping.

Its also not the first time there's been a layout in the orange hall. Over the last several years they've off and on had a layout over in the room behind Mianne Benchwork where the tool guy usually is.

 

BoilerMaker,

I don’t dare press the rules of the show. However, my mother taught me not to touch anything that I am not ready to replace it after it crashes to the floor. It’s a good rule and has served me well for a few short decades. 

You are right. There was a typo in the original post. This will be the first time a railroad will be setup in the foyer of the Orange Hall. The railroad will be setup around the corner from the TCA booth. 

Great catch and I look forward to meeting you and many others in just a few short weeks. 

~Kevin