I know we have not even met yet but here is a compilation of everything I have heard about so far, and it simply represents a starting point. I do know three things for sure from a meeting Carl had at the Mall. (1) We are invited back to display our trains once again in Center Court and the Mall is planning to move Santa Claus to his own area. (2) Our platform size can increase to an oval 36 x 40 feet in area. (3) We can introduce the use of real water into the layout design. Based on that plus other things I have heard from different members which include lowering the height so children can see it better. Having Thomas and James run 'underneath' a waterfall. Add a point to point Trolley line. Have a switcher engine move logs back and forth around the sawmill. The Mall has also said they plan a change on the snow blanket, replace it with a green grass like covering on the main platform and use the snow on the higher elevations. Tiny has a nice new 7 foot long bridge that he has offered for us to use. I hope all the Interactive displays will return as well as a new item I would like to try out which is a Merry-go-round that I picked up with the display in mind.
I know Carl and other members may have bought some new electronics that they will be testing out. Plus new buildings and all the new ideas yet to come from meetings and committees. It will be another fun year to take part in planning our Fourth Season at the Maine Mall! So here is a beginning point. Let's start.
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