Brickworld 2014 Train Activities

[BMW]

Attention Lego Train Enthusiasts !

Just a reminder of the following “train” related activities going on at Brickworld Chicago in just a few weeks. All are welcome so bring a friend. If you are new to Brickworld then please find me (ask at the NILTC layout) and I’ll introduce you around. Looking forward to seeing everyone next month.

- Brian Williams (BMW)

Friday June 13th, 11 AM - 12:30 PM - Emerald Express Parts Draft - We are going to have a parts draft using the #31015 Emerald Express. (Note this is NOT the large Emerald Night engine). This is a small set with a low price and some great locomotive parts. If you don’t like the parts selection, feel free to bring one of the other $4.99 creator sets: #31013 Red Thunder or #31014 Power Digger. Everyone is welcome so be sure to bring a set (or several) along to draft.

Friday June 13th, 1 PM - 2 PM - Train Round Table - This year’s agenda includes:

- New 2014 Lego Train Sets - We will compare the new 60051 High Speed Passenger Train and 60052 City Cargo Train. The later has a North American Diesel and lime green wheelbarrow (ooooohhhh!).

- 3rd Party Track Development - Latest information on new track products from ME Models, Big Ben, and AltBricks.

- Power Truck Designs - New developments in Power Function power truck designs. Bring yours along to show.

- Train Station Presentations - Cale (Pennlug) will present his new Red Lion station. Tony Sava will present his new Santa Fe station.

- LTC Advocacy Group - Discussion about formation and support for a new ILTCO-like group to connect LTCs, facilitate group layouts, and advocate standards for L Gauge.

Friday June 13th, 6 PM - 7 PM - Train Race (Jr Division Ages 5-12) - Once again Joe E. is kindly hosting the train races - this time with dueling figure-8 tracks. Bring your trains to race. Rules: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TETBvAfqb4669LK6FmjTvo4mz-heRGYiN0-D6MHl-yw/edit?pli=1

Saturday June 14th, 5 PM - 6 PM - Train Race (Sr Division Ages 13 and Up ) - Ditto.

All Days - Switching Layout Game - Connor Olson is bringing a good old-fashioned switching layout! Your task, should you choose to accept it, will be to test your wits by shunting cars around the yard in the fewest possible steps.

[jodawill]

I just bought the new Cargo Train yesterday. It's amazing. I'm so glad I waited and bought this one instead of the previous one.