Carl called from the Mall - "We are all set"

The phone rang about 3:30 this afternoon and it was Carl who was calling to say that the Mall accepted our plan and will build the additions to the layout as we proposed.  That amounts to adding 240 sq ft to the main platform plus and additional 320 sq ft of custom built risers.   The risers are various shapes built from 3/4 in plywood and are one foot high.  They will be placed on top of the main deck and arranged to support sections of the elevated track. This year we are adding a third level by doubling up some risers to make a  2 foot high elevated line for Thomas the tank engine and his friends. Trestles will need to support the track in between the risers.  We will need at least a dozen of both short and tall trestles.   We will have bridges and tunnels plus room for plenty of structures. This year the Christmas tree lines and the elevated lines will all be within easy reach and we are planning some features on the Christmas tree lines so the kids can interact with them directly. This year will definitely be bigger and better than our first year.  We hope to carry the enthusiasm and fun we had right into this years display.      If you have a bridge or a structure that we can borrow or if you are willing to build some things that we made need, please contact Carl or any of the directors to let them know you are willing to help.