The Capitol Connection Z Meet; July 5, 2006 Alexandria, Virginia/Washington, D.C. If you have an interest in Z scale, or model trains in general, this is THE event of the year, and it falls nicely on the calendar just before the OTHER model train event of the year, the NMRA National Train Show in Philadelphia, a tiny 2 1/2-3 hour drive north. :car: I can't say enough how much fun this is going to be. A very relaxed setting, surrounded by one of the most impressive model train layouts (if not THE MOST) ever created, interesting and informative speakers, and a GOODIE BOX! What more could you ask? Food, you say? We'll have that covered as well. And uncovered for your enjoyment. Oh, we ARE just outside of Washington D.C., with all those monument thingies and historical stuff. And have you been to Washington Union Station? A beautiful piece of architecture in itself. If you're even THINKING about coming by, stop thinking, and start registering. Space is VERY limited, and seats are moving fast, so join us, won't you? Send an e-mail to Rob Kluz at ztrack@aol.com to get a pre-reservation NOW! And for more information, follow this link: http://www.ztrack.com/asrtpgs/Ztrack_2006_Meet.html We look forward to Zeeing you! :w20z6q:
Sounds like real fun! I found myself in another backlog of projects, so I will probably just spend the week at home getting caught up. I hope you guys take lots of pictures to share with us!
Ok, less than a month to go! Is ANYONE from this board coming to Virginia on July 5th? Let's make this our official anticipation thread! :thumbs_up: I'm getting excited.....
You better be there Fred, we've got some TRADIN' to do! I look forward to seeing you again! Anyone else?
Just a shameless bump of this announcement to update everyone. We now have FIVE distinguished speakers that will be presenting seminars on the following topics: ~Photographing Model Trains ~Z Scale tree building ~Z scale trestle building ~Scratchbuilding in Z, including molding, casting, etching, and MORE ~Building Z scale coffee table layouts Anyone still want to come? We have a few spaces left! It's gonna' be FUN!
Sure would like to, but the 4th is a bad day. Fireworks off our backyard are the largest private display in Ohio. Ask Loren, he was here last year. Can't drift away and leave the wife hamburg flipping and all of the other things, with 50 or 60 "visitors" [I don't know where some come from as there are a few I don't even know their names]. Will see you Saturday in Philadelphia. ...don
LAST CALL! Okay, this is the last call! Anyone who might like to drop in on us in Alexandria on the fifth of July, you can even pay at the door if you'd like! But you need to e-mail Rob Kluz at Ztrack Magazine RIGHT AWAY! See above posts in this thread for details. See you there! :thumbs_up:
'06 Z-Con I really wish I could make it this year. If it wasn't feasible a week ago, it definitely isn't feasible now. I really want to join you guyZ and galZ for the convention and the NTS, but priorities are taking over. Maybe next year! Ya'll have lotZ and lotZ of fun! Hobo Tim
~Photographing Model Trains - cancelled ~Z Scale tree building - David Miller/modeler extraordinaire ~Z scale trestle building - Andrew Shaw/Shawnee Railroad Company ~Scratchbuilding in Z - Joe D'Amato/Micro-Trains ~Building Z scale coffee table layouts - Riley O'Connor/Marklin Hope this helps! We'd sure love to see you!
The Z Scale Capitol Convention is almost here! If you hare on the fence about attending, we still have 5 open slots. Here are more reasons to attend.... FREE STUFF!!! Over $700 in door prizes will be award. These include items from Micro-Trains, Shawnee Railroad Co., and La-Z-Way-Out! The Goody Box.... Made famous by last years Z Convention, this year's box is easily worth over $60.00! Trust me, there are some nice goodies in there! Clinics and seminars! Noted Z scalers Joe D'Amato of Micro-Trains, Riley O'Connor of Marklin, David Miller and Andy Shaw of Shawnee Railroad Co will be sharing their talents and skills. Note, Jeffrey MacHan's seminar has been canceled. Jeffrey unfortunately could not make the event. If time permits, I will glad to share some of my techniques for photographing Z scale layouts and rolling stock. Lunch will be provided. The registration fee is $35.00. If you are attending the event and have not paid, please contact Ztrack Magazine. Also, for those who are attending, we will have a show and tell during lunch. Please bring you layout, rolling stocks or anything else you wish to display! The Capitol Connection is being sponsored in part by: American Z Line, Marklin, Micro-Trains, Nansen Street Products and Ztrack Magazine. See you next week! Rob
Wish I could make it... I wish I could make it-especially since I missed last year, but I have to work that day and am waiting on selling my apartment and buying a house so I need all the time off I can spare... Next year I'll do a close-up and photography seminar if I can make it...I'll bring all my Nikon gear from work (I work for Nikon-shhhhhhhh don't tell anyone!)
