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You can tell me, I can keep a secret.
Posted by stebbycentral on Friday, July 18, 2008 12:46 PM

With all of the devotees of layout planning in this forum, I am wondering how many are planning on taking the plunge and entering MR's official layout planning contest. (entry deadline October 31st!)  I haven't done so in years.  But I think I'm going to take a shot at it because I have a specific idea for a layout plan I want to pursue.

Let's face it, I'm just trying to guage the competition...

 

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Posted by dehusman on Friday, July 18, 2008 1:44 PM

I rarely if ever enter a competition.  Maybe one in the last decade or so, formal or informal.

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Posted by chadw on Friday, July 18, 2008 2:20 PM
I will if I can get it drawn in time and have something decent written to acompany it.  I was going to enter the last one but ran out of time.  I like contests since they give me a chance to practice layout design.
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Posted by dale8chevyss on Friday, July 18, 2008 3:06 PM

Nope.

I can't design my own layout let alone one for a contest.  

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Posted by R. T. POTEET on Friday, July 18, 2008 6:12 PM
I am but now that I've imparted that piece of information to you I have to hunt you down and kill you!

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Posted by SpaceMouse on Sunday, July 20, 2008 3:54 PM
I just learned of it. I thought it might be fun, but I've had so little free time lately, I don't want to commit myself.

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Posted by Packers#1 on Sunday, July 20, 2008 5:45 PM
I doubt I will. Good luck to you all.

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Posted by WaxonWaxov on Sunday, July 20, 2008 11:18 PM

I might throw my hat into the ring.

Especailly since it's an excuse to design something I really don't plan on building.

 

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Posted by majortom on Tuesday, July 22, 2008 10:47 AM

Since I find myself in that agonizing part of model railroading known as "what kind of layout do I want", I look forward to seeing some of the "professionals" work their magic.

 

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Posted by vsmith on Tuesday, July 22, 2008 11:04 AM

Is there anywhere online to read the guidelines? I havent seen anything

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Posted by Gwen@Downingtown on Tuesday, July 22, 2008 12:32 PM

I am in the early stages of a new N scale layout planning and if I can spend enough time away from the kids and work to get it presentable by then I will send it in.

 

Good luck to everyone!

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