EXPO 2015

[nvrr49]

When can we start making hotel reservations?

[robertseckler]

When can we start making hotel reservations?

Soon

We are looking to have early registration up and running for Springfield

And once we get hotel codes for EXPO room pricing we will make official announcements

[S&S RR]

Who is in charge of checking out the internet service?

[robertseckler]

John

Hotel is wifi in venue space, common areas  & hotel rooms

You get pass word when you check in!!

\Is this what you mean???

[Mike Engler]

Robert- You are the best contest chairman I've seen in forty years or so of entering them, but I have a request. Even though EXPO 2015 seems forever and a day away, for those planning dioramas etc., it would be nice to know what the model contest categories will be- 4x4, 8x8, 12x12......?  Also, what dimensions/ limits for big and little dioramas, rolling stock categories?  Maybe at one of your next planning meetings and let us know here. Thanks, you guys are really getting the hang of this convention thing!

[MASSIVERALPH]

While I will miss attending this, (especially when it's closer) the new show dates will preclude me from ever attending due to work related demands. But I will be there in spirit.

[robertseckler]

Robert- You are the best contest chairman I've seen in forty years or so of entering them, but I have a request. Even though EXPO 2015 seems forever and a day away, for those planning dioramas etc., it would be nice to know what the model contest categories will be- 4x4, 8x8, 12x12......?  Also, what dimensions/ limits for big and little dioramas, rolling stock categories?  Maybe at one of your next planning meetings and let us know here. Thanks, you guys are really getting the hang of this convention thing!

Mike

Te only changes as of right now will be:

Drop/Eliminate Module Category
Drop/ Eliminate Photo Contest
Size Limit on Big Dio either 24"X 36"" or 36"x 36"

Please give me input here on the Forum

Thanks and Merry Christmas

[NEMMRRC]

It's too bad the module category is gone. But given there were no entries in 2013 I can understand.

It's difficult to do a photo category for a show the size of Expo. I don't recall ever being more than a dozen entries at any of the CSS shows nor Expo. On the other hand, at the National Narrow Gauge Convention there can be well over 50 entries.

Limiting the big diorama category to a certain size will be a sore spot with some. I'm not sure how I feel about that. I like seeing all the great work brought to the shows. Perhaps modelers can be limited to a total square footage of all their diorama entries. You know, something like 150 square inches total when all their diorama entries are totaled up:
- 4 x 4 = 16
- 10 x 10 = 100
- grand total of 116 so modeler is within limits

Jaime

[Raymo]

How about  a "Quickest Waitstaff" category?  Winner gets better  tips.

[ReadingBob]

Drop/Eliminate Module Category
Drop/ Eliminate Photo Contest
Size Limit on Big Dio either 24"X 36"" or 36"x 36"

Good to know.  Tom and I were planning on building a module to bring with us.  I guess we'll shift our attention elsewhere.     I have an idea for a Big Dio but I'm still in the research phase so I'll be keeping an eye out for the final rules as they pertain to the size. 

[ranny9]

It's difficult to do a photo category for a show the size of Expo.
Jaime

Not so difficult. 11"x14", not framed, color, a) model, b) prototype

[ranny9]

While I will miss attending this, (especially when it's closer) the new show dates will preclude me from ever attending due to work related demands. But I will be there in spirit.

We will certainly miss you!

[NEMMRRC]

It's difficult to do a photo category for a show the size of Expo.
Jaime

Not so difficult. 11"x14", not framed, color, a) model, b) prototype

Difficult as in only 2 or 3 people ever enter. And, they enter the same photos each year.

Jaime

[Mike Engler]

Robert- You guys are way out front again!  My two cents worth- I think the limit on size is a good one, and 2 ft x 3 ft is probably good for the large diorama category. The NNGC went to this last year, and though initially I didn't like it I found it made a lot of sense as most hotel display tables are two ft wide. Larger dioramas would have to get their own display table and perhaps more access. Also, larger than 2x3 would preclude any entries other than those that could be driven to the contest.

Also, since there is no module category, if the Florida guys bring the Sundance Central, could it be entered as a "big diorama" if there is no limit?

And my last input- I'd like to see the return of the 12x12, probably in place of the 8x8. I think there were only a few entries in 8x8, and as I recall the 12x12 was a popular category in Lancaster. 12x12 would also allow the O scale and larger folks a chance.

[Jerry]

Robert- You guys are way out front again!  My two cents worth- I think the limit on size is a good one, and 2 ft x 3 ft is probably good for the large diorama category. The NNGC went to this last year, and though initially I didn't like it I found it made a lot of sense as most hotel display tables are two ft wide. Larger dioramas would have to get their own display table and perhaps more access. Also, larger than 2x3 would preclude any entries other than those that could be driven to the contest.

Also, since there is no module category, if the Florida guys bring the Sundance Central, could it be entered as a "big diorama" if there is no limit?

And my last input- I'd like to see the return of the 12x12, probably in place of the 8x8. I think there were only a few entries in 8x8, and as I recall the 12x12 was a popular category in Lancaster. 12x12 would also allow the O scale and larger folks a chance.

I agree Mike they sound like some nice size dimensions.

Jerry