--- In [email protected], "bcgsteam" <bcgsteam@...> wrote:
>
> As many of you know, the NMRA held its annual convention in Grand Rapids, MI
> this past week. As is their practice, on the weekend following the
> convention they hold a National Train Show (NTS) where vendors of model
> railroading products of all scales show their wares. Clubs also bring
> modular or display layouts and the whole affair is open to the public. Our
> local S club, the Southeastern Michigan S Gaugers (SMSG), spent the better
> part of the last year significantly upgrading our 13'x36' portable display
> layout. The improvements included complete rescenicing and the addition of
> 37 new structures.
>
> We entered the layout for judging in the "Modules by a Group" category and
> are thrilled to report that we earned the First Place Award. Over the course
> of the 2 1/2 days we had the chance to demonstrate the beauty of S as a
> modeling scale side by side with layouts of all scales. We answered
> questions and passed out material directing folks to the internet for more
> information on S, the NASG and the S SIG. It was a major investment of time
> and money for the SMSG, of course, but we think we did S proud by sharing our
> layout with the hundreds who came by to look and talk...and we took home the
> gold to boot!
>
> Two photos of the layout have been accepted by MODEL RAILROADER for use in
> their Trackside Photos section and a feature article on the layout is being
> prepared for DISPATCH. Perhaps other clubs can make use of some of what we
> learned during this process.
>
> Brooks Stover for the SMSG
>
Way to go, guys. You make S scale proud.
cheers,
Andy Malette
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