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National Train Show |
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| July 8-10, 2011 Sacramento, CA |
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National Train Show |
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| July 8-10, 2011 Sacramento, CA |
Schedule:
Setup: Wednesday afternoon and Thursday, July 6-7
Show: Friday-Sunday, July 8-10
Teardown: Sunday evening, July 10
While we hope to participate at NTS 2011, we won't know if we are
accepted as a participating layout nor will we know how much space we
have available until the NTS allocates space. Bob Schrempp is
managing communications with the NTS organization as he did for the 2008
NTS in
As run chief, it's my intent for the Free-mo layout at NTS 2011 to
represent the Free-mo philosophy as completely as possible. Here
is what the standard says.
The objective of the Free-mo Standard is to provide a platform for
prototype modeling in a flexible, modular environment. Free-mo modules
not only provide track to operate realistic models, but also emphasize
realistic, plausible scenery; realistic, reliable trackwork; and
operations. Free-Mo was designed to and continues to push the envelope
of modular model railroading to new heights. It goes beyond the
traditional closed-loop set-up in creating a truly universal "free-form"
modular design that is operations oriented and heavily influenced by
prototype railroading.
I encourage you to take the time to read to complete description of the
objectives of Free-mo at
http://www.free-mo.org/about.
With the Free-mo philosophy in mind, the following will be the basic
policies for Free-mo at NTS 2011:
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Module owner contact information
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Module outline and track arrangement dimensions to within 1/16" (for
layout design)
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Module photos (your opportunity to present the module at its best)
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A completed checklist (to be posted on this website later)
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A firm commitment to accompany the module to NTS 2011 and be present for
the full period of the show including set-up and tear-down ("loaned"
modules will be considered only as a last resort)
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The layout planning crew will select modules from the nominations pool
based on the following criteria:
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Degree of execution of the Free-mo philosophy, objectives, and standards
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Full width, 24” single track or 26” double track (mini-mos to be
considered only as a last resort for the success of the setup)
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Completion and presentation (scenery, fascias, skirting)
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Successful participation in previous Free-mo layouts, or demonstrated
operational compliance to the Free-mo standard
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Incorporation of the Modular Signal System occupancy and detection (not
required, but preferred)
I'll be providing more guidance on each of these items in future postings. Let me know if you have questions or comments at ggreen@inreach.com.