LCCA CONVENTION CLINICSCraig Tribuzi RM 10207MONDAY, JULY 25 TUESDAY, JULY 26 WEDNESDAY, JULY 27 SATURDAY, JULY 30Railroad ChinaBob LaPrelle, President & CEOMuseum <strong>of</strong> the <strong>America</strong>n Railroad7 – 8 PM, Seminar Room AA discussion with samples <strong>of</strong> RR chinaused in some <strong>of</strong> <strong>America</strong>’s major RRs.LCCA WebsiteLarry Black, LCCA Web Manager7 – 8 PM, Seminar Room AA presentation on LCCA’s website,including a real-time interactive session<strong>Lionel</strong> Product Support CenterMike Reagan, <strong>Lionel</strong> LLC7 – 8 PM, Seminar Room ANeed replacement parts or your engineserviced? Mike will explain what <strong>Lionel</strong>’sService Center can do for you.BSA RR Merit Badge ClinicJerry Calkins, LCCA8:30 AM – 3 PM, Seminar Room AHelp Boy Scouts fulfill mostrequirements for earning this badge.Railroad CookingGerry Lemmons, Purser and ChefColorado Pines Private Railcar7– 8 PM, Seminar Room BLearn about onboard railroad cooking;from a chef who prepares meals in motion.Making Foam SceneryJerry Hoverson, NMRA MMR7 – 8 PM, Seminar Room BMethods used to create foam and plasterlandscaping on his fabulousRocky Mountain Central RR layout.Building Inspiration PointCraig Tribuzi, LCCA7 – 8:30 PM, Seminar Room B$$$A third alternative to building mountainsusing dimensional, free-standing foam.Building Scratch TreesConnie Calkins, Fran Ourso, and ShirleyHunter – the LCCA Ladies8:30 – 9:30 AM, Seminar Room B$$$Let the Tree Ladies show how they makeevergreen, deciduous, and aspen trees.Carving MountainsRoger Farkash, Founder, T W Design8:30 – 9:30 PM, Seminar Room ABuild mountains on your layout byartfully carving them from polyurethane.Train Displays for the PublicBan BywatersFounder, Trains at Northpark7 – 8 PM, Layout RoomBan shares his experience in buildingtrain displays open to the public.Legacy/TMCCTom Nuzzo, <strong>Lionel</strong>8:30 – 10:30 PM, Seminar Room ALearn how to use <strong>Lionel</strong>’s commandcontrol system to operate your locos,accessories, and switches. Basic andadvanced methods explained.LCCA eTrack & ITCraig Tribuzi, LCCA IT EditorBarrie Braden, LCCA eTrack Editor10 – 11 AM, Seminar Room BA presentation on LCCA’s InterchangeTrack and online trading forum eTrack.Creating Background BuildingsChris AtkinsCamas Prairie Railroad, Lewiston8:30 – 9:30 PM, Seminar Room BLearn how to use free s<strong>of</strong>tware to createrealistic background buildings.Electrostatic Grass GeneratorMike Jobe, NMRA8:30 – 9:30 PM, Seminar Room A$$$Build your own GRASSZILLA staticgrass generator and make grass come alive.Prototypical LoggingBart Bartholomew, NMRANoon – 1 PM, Seminar Room BLearn the methods used by early loggers tocut and transport raw trees to saw mills.Color CodesMaking Pine and Aspen TreesDuane Richardson, NMRA MMRCharlie Kirk, NMRAReporting for The Lion RoarsMike Mottler, LCCA TLR EditorScenery Clinic<strong>Lionel</strong> Clinic8:30 – 9:30 PM, Seminar Room BLearn how to make great-looking scratchbuiltpine and aspen trees.1:30 – 2:30 PM, Seminar Room BShare with others your unique train storyand hobby experience throughThe Lion Roars.LCCA ClinicLayout ClinicBuild a Standard Gauge LayoutBan BywatersNon-Rail ClinicBSA Clinic8:30 – 11 PM, Layout RoomAssemble a TMCC-controlled StandardGauge layout & operate it at the Conv’tn.Clinics with a $$$ code = Materials used in that clinic will be available for purchase (limited to kits on hand).The Lion Roars 20
LCCA 2011 CONVENTION SC<strong>HE</strong>DULEGrapevine/Dallas, TX July 25 – 30, 2011Event Time NotesSunday, July 24Registration Desk open Noon – 7 p.m. Hyatt Regency DFW (HRDFW)Monday, July 25Registration Desk open 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. HRDFW DownstairsTour #1: Texas State RR Special 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. With BBQ Lunch in Rusk, TXTuesday, July 26Registration Desk open 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. HRDFW DownstairsTour #2: Mystery and Model Trains 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. With Lunch at Spaghetti WarehouseTour #3: Money and Motors 8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Lunch on your ownTour #4: Arlington Sports 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. With BBQ LunchTour #5: DART and MATA 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Lunch on your ownWednesday, July 27Registration Desk open 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. HRDFW DownstairsTour #6: Grapevine Vintage RR 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. With Lunch at Joe T. Garcia’sTour #7: Cowgirls, Science, and Salsa 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. With Lunch at Pappasito’sTour #8: DART and MATA 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Lunch on your ownFirst-time Attendees Reception 6 – 7 p.m. HRDFW Enterprise BallroomThursday, July 28Registration Desk open 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. HRDFW DownstairsTour #9: Planes and Trains 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. With Lunch at Babe’sTour #10: Money and Motors 8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Lunch on your ownTour #11: Arlington Sports 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. With BBQ LunchGet Acquainted Party 6 – 10 p.m. HRDFW Enterprise BallroomFriday, July 29Registration Desk open 8 a.m – 5 p.m. HRDFW DownstairsTrading Hall set up 7 a.m – 5:30 p.m. For Exhibitors OnlyTour # 12: Art <strong>of</strong> Glass and Wines 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. With Lunch at Cross TimbersTour #13: Mystery and Model Trains 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. With Lunch at Spaghetti WarehouseLCCA Annual Business Meeting 2 – 3 p.m. HRDFW, Room TBAJunior Members Fun Time 2 – 4 p.m. HRDFW, Room TBA<strong>Lionel</strong> Seminar 3 – 5 p.m. HRDFW, Room TBATrading Hall open 6 – 9 p.m. For Registered Members onlySaturday, July 30Registration Desk open 8 – Noon HRDFW DownstairsTour # 14: Dallas Dazzles 8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Lunch on your ownTrading Hall open 8 – 9 a.m. For Members OnlyTrading Hall open 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. For Members and the PublicTrading Hall take down3 p.m. – DoneLCCA Reception 6 – 7 p.m. HRDFW BallroomLCCA Banquet 7 – 10:30 p.m. HRDFW BallroomConvention EndsAfter the BanquetTravel Home Safely! See you next year in Norfolk, VA – July 2012The Lion Roars 21