At 10:22 AM +0100 1/23/06, Bert & Edmunda wrote:
>Now when your
>track is surrounded by kids and mums and dads, who have to explain how
>everything works and can do this best by burning there fingers, When
>at the same time someone is driving a traction engine past behind them
>Who chooses this moment to to give a short pull on the steam klaxon
>cord, the heavy bump is pre programmed. There is so much interest
>from the public that we spend most of the day answering questions and
>helping less experienced newcomers to solve problems.
This is remarkably similar to the experiences many of us have had
with the BAGRS Live Steam layout. It sets up about a half-dozen times
a year and except for the club's annual meeting, is always set up for
public display.
I can't tell you the number of times I've said:
*"Yes, it's real steam."
*"Butane, coal or alcohol, depending upon the engine."
*"Ma'am, please tell your kids those engines will burn their fingers
and to not touch them."
*"It's a hobby. Most hobby's are expensive. How much does it cost to
golf every weekend?"
*"Depends. That one [pointing to Ruby], costs about $500. But that
one [pointing to C&S Mogul] could run you upwards from $2000."
*"No, they're not dangerous. I know of nobody in the hobby who's hurt
themselves worse than a burned finger or two."
\dmc
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