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Convention Guide: Fort Wayne Rails 2015 Issue date: October 27, 2015 Page: 1

Convention Guide: Fort Wayne Rails

2015

Welcome to Fort Wayne and a

weekend of model railroad activities

and friendship. Enjoy your clinics,

tours, operating sessions, model

showcase, dining, and discussions.

Convention website:

http://fortwaynerails2015.ncr-nmra.org

National Model

Railroad Association

North Central Region

2015 Convention

October 29 – November 01

Hosted by NCR Division 3 in

Northeast Indiana and

Northwest Ohio

At Hotel Fort Wayne,

305 E Washington Center Road,

Fort Wayne, IN (I-69 Exit 312A)

http://fortwaynerails2015.ncr-nmra.org/


Contents 1 Introduction ............................................... 2

1.1 Maps................................................... 2 1.2 Planner ............................................... 2 1.3 Notes .................................................. 2

2 Welcome .................................................... 3 2.1 North Central Region ......................... 3 2.2 Division 3 ............................................ 3 2.3 Courtesies .......................................... 3

3 Facilities...................................................... 4 3.1 Convention Hotel ............................... 5 3.2 Registration / Information Desk ........ 5 3.3 Company Store / Merchandise .......... 5 3.4 Display Layouts .................................. 5 3.5 Model Showcase / Contest ................ 5 3.6 Silent Auction ..................................... 5 3.7 Awards Brunch ................................... 6

4 Clinics ......................................................... 6 4.1 Friday October 30 .............................. 6 4.2 Saturday, October 31 ......................... 8

5 Tours ........................................................ 10 5.1 Prototype Tours ............................... 10 5.2 “Engineer at the Throttle” ............... 10 5.3 Layout Tours ..................................... 10 5.4 Operating Sessions ........................... 11

6 Credits ...................................................... 11 6.1 Donors .............................................. 11 6.2 Personnel ......................................... 11

7 Upcoming Events ..................................... 12 7.1 Highball To Indy 2016 ...................... 12 7.2 North Central Express 2016 ............. 12

8 Timelines .................................................. 12 8.1 Overall Convention Schedule ........... 12 8.2 My Clinic Schedule ........................... 13 8.3 Notes ................................................ 13 8.4 “Engineer at the Throttle” Schedule 13 8.5 Operating Session Schedule ............. 13 8.6 Prototype Tour Schedule ................. 13 8.7 Layout Tour Schedule ....................... 14

1 Introduction This Convention Guide is deliberately taking a

simplified approach to presenting our

convention material. It is designed to be a

“living” document that grows as convention

activities are finalized. We are making it

available on our convention website for your

review at any time. When you arrive at the

convention in Fort Wayne, you will have been

able to see our convention program

beforehand. The issue date below will be

updated for each version of this guide.

1.1 Maps Hotel maps are included in this guide. Maps for

layout tours will be available at the registration

desk. Maps for most prototype tours will not

be supplied; our transportation service will

ensure all tour participants arrive (and leave)

the properties at the same time. There is no

private parking at these facilities; DO NOT plan

to drive yourself.

1.2 Planner Use the following planner as a quick reference

for your favorite activities.

---Activity--- Day/Time Location

1.3 Notes


2 Welcome

2.1 North Central Region On behalf of the North Central Region, NMRA, welcome to Fort Wayne Rails 2015. This book is your

passport to one great weekend of model railroading adventures! I’ve greatly enjoyed past regional

conventions hosted by Division 3 and this one promises to uphold their tradition. The schedule is packed

with clinics, layout tours, and operating sessions. Fort Wayne conventions have always featured a terrific

selection of prototype tours, and this year is no exception. In addition, you’ll find lots of other activities

around the convention hotel where you can reconnect with old friends from around the NCR and make

new ones as well. This year will mark the introduction of our new Model Showcase which will provide an

opportunity for members to display their model railroad projects as well as interact with other modelers

and discover new ideas and techniques. Don’t forget to join us at the Sunday morning Awards Brunch and

Annual Membership Meeting where you can learn what’s going on in the NCR, ask questions, and offer

suggestions. This is your organization and your convention, so jump in, get involved, and have fun!

See ya on down the line,

Dave McMullian, President, NCR

2.2 Division 3 Welcome to Fort Wayne Rails 2015. Fort Wayne has a railroad history dating from 1852, when the first

locomotive was brought here by canal boat. It was used in the construction of the rail line eastward; the

first train arrived on October 31, 1854. Continued construction connected the city to Chicago and other

points west. Fort Wayne became the home of many railroad shops. The best known was the Pittsburgh,

Fort Wayne, and Chicago Railway shops (later the Pennsylvania). At the turn of the century, there were

a dozen rail lines with 200 trains. Today, there are two companies and good traffic (not 200 though). In

fact, the elevated route of the Nickel Plate (now Norfolk Southern) is on the canal bed just north of the

central business district.

Recognizing our rail heritage, our convention logo represents the prototype routes through the central

part of Fort Wayne. Our title Fort Wayne Rails 2015 invites you to tour our prototype properties (safely, of course) and build many clinic projects, friendships, and memories.

Convention mailing address: NMRA NCR Div 3, Fort Wayne Rails 2015, 6201 Discount Dr,

Fort Wayne, IN 46818

NCR Division 3 website: www.div3.ncr-nmra.org

Convention website: http://fortwaynerails2015.ncr-nmra.org/

2.3 Courtesies Here are some courtesies we hope you will observe to ensure the convention is an enjoyable event for

all. Please wear your badge at all times. Please do not “bounce” from clinic to clinic. Once you are

seated, please stay for the entire presentation. Please be respectful of the clinician’s presentation and

refrain from speaking to others. Save your questions until the end unless invited to do otherwise.

When viewing items in the showcase, contest, or silent auction room, do not touch the models or

photos. When the contest committee is judging the entries, please do not enter the room unless

necessary. While on layout and prototype tours, be respectful of your host and follow any rules in place

as befits a courteous host.

http://www.div3.ncr-nmra.org/

http://fortwaynerails2015.ncr-nmra.org/


3 Facilities Fort Wayne Rails 2015 is benefitting from excellent facilities in the Fort Wayne area. Your registration at

the convention hotel helps Division 3 meet our contract obligations. Thank you.

Convention

Registration

Company Store

Showcase / Contest

Silent Auction

Clinics

Display Layouts

Awards Brunch


3.1 Convention Hotel Hotel Fort Wayne, 305 W. Washington Center Rd, Southwest corner of I-69 Exit 312, Coldwater Road

exit. (855) 322-3224, (260) 484-0411. Mention NMRA Fort Wayne Rails 2015 when registering.

Generally speaking, the clinics and brunch will take place in the northwest corner of the building; the

business and showcase activities will take place adjacent to the lobby area in the southwest corner.

3.2 Registration / Information Desk Convention registration will take place in the hotel lobby, located in the lower right (southeast) corner

of the map. General information will be available /posted at this location.

3.3 Company Store / Merchandise The Company Store will be located in the combined Auburn, Cord, and

Duesenburg Rooms and will handle the following transactions:

1. Coffee, drinks, and snacks;

2. Pre-ordered merchandise pickup;

3. Sales of remaining convention shirts and cars;

(See registration forms for ordering details.)

4. Door prize pickup; and

5. Silent Auction settlements.

3.4 Display Layouts The convention display layouts will be in the Marquis Room and include:

1. NEINS Ntrak.

2. Southeastern Michigan S Gaugers.

3.5 Model Showcase / Contest NCR President Dave McMullian reported in the Spring 2015 HotBox newsletter that the NCR board

recently had a long discussion regarding model contests. To summarize, the low participation level is an

issue of concern. The board concluded that we need to try something different, and we are going to

start at Fort Wayne Rails 2015. Instead of a model contest, we are going to focus on a

Model Showcase. The emphasis is on sharing, not competing; there are no restrictions

on what you display as long as it relates to model railroading. We have arranged for a large room for

the showcase and other activities, which will ensure plenty of access to view the models and to interact

with their builders.

Now what about photos? We are leaving the photo contest in place, so there will be the usual entry

categories and judging. Also if desired, there will be judging for Achievement Program points for the

showcase models.

The Model Showcase and Contest will be located in the Auburn, Cord, and Duesenburg Rooms.

3.6 Silent Auction The Silent Auction will be located in the Auburn, Cord, and Duesenburg Rooms.

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3.7 Awards Brunch The Awards Brunch will be a buffet located in the Marquis Room at 10:00 AM on Sunday.

4 Clinics Clinics include make-n-take activities,

discussions, and presentations.

Bring your hand tools for working with

cardstock, plastic, brass, wiring, etc.

Some clinics have fees for material costs.

Presentation clinics last about one hour and

allow time for questions, breaks, and room

preparation afterwards.

As space allows, observers may be

permitted in the featured clinics with no

fee.

We thank our presenters for the time and

effort they have invested in their

presentations.

Most clinics are located in the Three Rivers

and Marquis Ballrooms, located in the

northwest section of the hotel.

Your personal clinic schedule is available at

the end of this guide.

4.1 Friday October 30 Friday, October 30, 2015

9:00 AM to 10:30 AM

St. Mary’s: Using Track Warrants on the Blackhawk Lines

Presented by: Bob Blake Description: Modern dispatching combined

with radio communication directly to the train crew meant that precisely-copied train orders could be replaced with track warrants which were essentially check box train orders. This clinic explains how warrants are used to control train movement on the 1990’s based Blackhawk Lines.

Maumee: Running Cattle [and other beasts] Presented by: Dan Lewis Description: The procedures for moving

livestock on prototype railroads were a fascinating part of railroading in steam to diesel transition. The rolling stock was

Friday, October 30, 2015

unique; special rules governed the movements; and the attendant structures at both ranch, farm, and stockyard were definitely one-of-a-kind. This clinic will look at all these features plus some tips on modeling them.

St. Joe: Selective Compression: Albany, New York: An Example of Prototype Layout Design and Operation

Presented by: Alan Bell Description: Follow along as Alan explains his

researching of the New York Central System Railroad operating at Albany, New York circa 1948-1952. Using prototype information, Alan has recreated both the physical plant and the passenger / freight operation. This clinic provides an excellent overview of his layout featured during the layout tour portion of the convention.

Marquis: Open Presented by: Description:

10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

St. Mary’s: Modeling Traction Era Gas Stations

Presented by: Bob Blake Description: If you are modeling the

transition era, this clinic will help you accurately capture the flavor and details of gas stations in AnyTown USA.

Maumee: Norfolk Southern in Fort Wayne Presented by: Bruce Carpenter Description: This discussion will be an open

forum starting with a brief overview of NS operations in and around Fort Wayne, the interchanges, Triple Crown, local facilities, etc. Bruce will then respond to questions.

St. Joe: Auto Industry – A Prototype You Can Model

Presented by: Tim Fisher Description: Railroads support the auto

industry in North America by shipping components through the supply chain to



final assembly and then by delivering finished vehicles to market. About 10% of modern rail shipments are in support of the auto industry. Vehicle annual volumes up to 18 million for the US demonstrate that this is a BIG operation. Maybe some of this traffic should be crossing your railroad.

Marquis: Open Presented by: Description:

1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

St. Mary’s: Operation on a Small Layout Presented by: Dave Capron Description: This clinic will show how you can

have full operations on a small room-size layout just like the full-size basement empires with more operators than you have imagined. Yes, you and your layout can be part of a round-robin group.

Maumee: NYC Jet Train Presented by: Craig Berndt Description: Will be repeated.

St. Joe: Wabash Railroad Mixed Train – the Prototype and a Model

Presented by: Victor Baird Description: This clinic starts with a brief

history of mixed trains in North America and moves to the Wabash RR Gary Local Mixed. Victor then discusses building motive power and a combine for his Indianapolis Branch Mixed.

Will be repeated.

Marquis: Detail Weathering Clinic Presented by: Chris Thompson Fee: $5 per participant; one time only. Bring: Model(s) to weather; Photo(s) of

prototype. Note: This is not a weathering service; it is hands-on.

Description: Join nationally-recognized weathering expert Chris Thompson to learn weathering techniques to make your rolling stock and locomotives look like the prototype. Chris will demonstrate airbrush techniques that turn out-of-the-box kits into models of rolling stock found on the


mainline. With Chris' guidance, participants will learn these techniques first-hand. Bring one, or several of your own models to weather. Also bring a photo(s) of a prototype you wish to model. Clinic runs continuously with a $5 material fee per participant (good for the entire convention). Will be continued.

2:30 PM to 4:00 PM

St. Mary’s: Another Way to Build a Helix Presented by: Chuck Hart Description: Chuck discusses how to build a

helix using 1/8 inch thick Masonite. Using standard wood glue and clamps, this method will allow the finished roadbed to be ¼ inch thick versus ½ inch or thicker plywood. This results in a reduced grade of the helix loops with the same amount of height gained. Benefits of this design are: 1) adjustments for height between the loops, 2) smooth grade transitions, and 3) the ability to create superelevation.

Will be repeated.

Maumee: NYC Jet Train Presented by: Craig Berndt Description: Repeat of Friday 1:00 PM.

St. Joe: Modeling a Large Interlocking Presented by: Victor Baird Description: This presentation is a discussion

of the prototype concepts and the model adaptations for the author’s freelanced Fort Wayne Union Junction layout. Topics include: signals; electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic infrastructure; scratchbuilt tower; and working tower board.

Will be repeated.



Description: Continuation of 1:00 session.



4:00 PM to 5:30 PM

St. Mary’s: Open Presented by: Description:

Maumee: Lessons Learned Modeling The Nashville Road

Presented by: Andy Keeney Description: Join Andy Keeney as he

overviews the numerous techniques developed, perfected, and (even some) discarded during the many years constructing and operating The Nashville Road. Andy's layout is a large, well-constructed, multi-level HO railroad featuring 15 scale miles of track. First generation diesels ply the mainline pulling freight and passenger service through multiple towns, cities, and the countryside. The Nashville Road is a nationally-recognized layout.

Will be repeated.

St. Joe: Modeling Passenger Bridge Crossing the Hudson River at Albany

Presented by: Alan Bell Description: Alan explains his journey in the

research of the Baltimore style truss bridge utilized on the eastern portion of the New York Central System. Alan explains the multiple sources of engineering information available to modelers and explains the engineering details of the bridge's design. This clinic provides an excellent overview of his layout featured during the layout tour portion of the convention.




4.2 Saturday, October 31 Saturday, October 31, 2015

9:00 AM to 10:30 AM

St. Mary’s: Wabash Railroad Mixed Train – the Prototype and a Model

Presented by: Victor Baird Description: Repeat of Friday 1:00 PM.

Maumee: Highball to Indy 2016 Presented by: Steve Studley Description: Introduction and discussion of

NMRA 2016 National Convention in Indianapolis, IN.

Note: Representatives will be on-hand to handle advance registrations.

St. Joe: The North Montana Line Presented by: Dan Lewis Description: The long 275-mile branch of the

Milwaukee Road that wandered north and westward through central Montana was one of the most interesting of the western branch-lines. It once boasted of the only division headquarters not on the east-west trunk-line. This clinic will look at the prototype during the steam to diesel transition and how it can be modeled.


prototype. Note: This is not a weathering service; it is hands on.

Description: Repeat of Friday 1:00 PM.

10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

St. Mary’s: Modeling a Large Interlocking Presented by: Victor Baird Description: Repeat of Friday 2:30 PM.

Maumee: EduTRAIN Update Presented by: Bob Blake Description: We introduced this NMRA

program at last year’s convention in Cleveland. After a year, how is it doing and how can it be improved?

St. Joe: Another Way to Build a Helix Presented by: Chuck Hart Description: Repeat of Friday 2:30 PM.


Saturday, October 31, 2015




1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

St. Mary’s: Tank Cars 101 for Model Railroaders

Presented by: Rich Mahaney Description: This presentation looks at the

different types of tanks cars that are used today, older style tank cars, tank car features, tank car models, how to increase tank car traffic on a model railroad layout, industries that use tank cars, and loading and unloading platforms/facilities. In other words, just about everything a modeler wants to know about tank cars.

Maumee: Layout Planning – The Kirkwood Cutoff

Presented by: Bob Blake Description: This clinic describes the planning

for this 11-mile MoPac industrial branch in St. Louis. This branch is generic enough that it could be adapted to any other railroad in any part of the country, and nearly any era. It could be built as a full basement, multi-level layout, or portions could be adapted to a small shelf switching layout. Do not skip this one just because you are not a MoPac or St. Louis modeler.

St. Joe: Introduction to 3D Printing Presented by: Kyle Coble Description: Kyle will discuss the basics of 3D

printing and some of the ways he has used it in model railroading. He will demonstrate how to build a car in sketchup and submit it to a printer.




Description: Repeat of Friday 1:00 PM.

2:30 PM to 4:00 PM

St. Mary’s: Junctions, Interchanges, and Diamonds for your Model Railroad

Presented by: Rich Mahaney Description: While looking at real railroad

junctions, interchanges, and diamonds, Rich discusses how they can be modeled. These track features can allow more rail traffic, the use of other railroad equipment, and some interesting operations. If a modeler likes a number of railroads, this is a solution to allow the many different railroads to operate on a single layout. Several examples from different model railroads are shown as part of this presentation.

Maumee: FWRHS – NKP 765 and Headwaters Junction

Presented by: Kelly Lynch Description:

St. Joe: Lessons Learned Modeling The Nashville Road

Presented by: Andy Keeney Description: Repeat of Friday, 1:00 PM.




4:00 PM to 5:30 PM

St. Mary’s: Modeling from the Prototype: Designing the Eastern Illinois Santa Fe Railroad for Operation

Presented by: Tom Cain Description:

Maumee: Multi-meter Discussion Presented by: Jim Macino Description: Practical tips and techniques to

probably the most unused / misused tool in the railroader’s toolbox. You’ll gain an understanding of this essential tool in terms for all levels of modeling experience. Discussion will cover DC and DCC examples. Bring your own meter if you like.



St. Joe: Introduction to JMRI, Decoder Pro, and PanelPro

Presented by: David Duchamp Description: This clinic will provide an

introduction to the Java Model Railroad Interface software environment and its capabilities.




5 Tours Per your requests, Fort Wayne Rails 2015 is

offering tours of several kinds. Registration is

required for the prototype and “Engineer at the

Throttle” tours and for the operating sessions.

Transportation is provided for the prototype

tours; a minimum number of registrants is

required to make a tour happen. All tour

schedules are listed at the end of this guide.

5.1 Prototype Tours Fort Wayne Rails 2015 is scheduling tours of the

following facilities:

3D Printing, Allen County Public Library Bunge grain mill, Decatur Indiana Northeastern Railroad Shops Norfolk Southern Dispatching Center Steel Dynamics rail mill, Columbia City Steel Dynamics, Butler Triple Crown Services

There is a registration fee for each of these

tours. It covers the transportation cost to and

from the facility. The industries have specified

they will not allow private parking on their

property. All visitors must use the convention

transportation. A tour will be cancelled if there

is an insufficient number of participants and a

refund will be issued.

Clothing requirements: All tours require long

pants and closed, hard-sole shoes. Please arrive

at transportation loading prepared for these

requirements.

Please refer to the Prototype Tour Schedule at

the end of this guide. Tours 1A and 1B are

offered as a combined all-day package north of

Fort Wayne. However, if there is sufficient

interest and available seating, we will try to run

Tour 1C as a mid-day connector service.

5.2 “Engineer at the Throttle”

5.3 Layout Tours For information on our NCR Division 3 layouts,

please visit our layout web page at

http://div3.ncr-nmra.org/layouts

Welcome to our tour layouts. Please enjoy

them and the hospitality of our hosts.

Please observe these general rules:

1. Respect the layout tour hours – the host

may have to present a clinic.

2. Respect any instructions regarding parking.

3. Show your registration badge upon entry.

4. Sign the visitor log book.

5. Leave coats and bags outside the layout

room; they can catch on scenery and cars.

6. Ask before taking pictures.

7. For your safety and the safety of the layout,

understand the instructions of the host.

8. Look for the miniature railroad crossbucks.

The following layouts are participating in Fort

Wayne Rails 2015. This list is organized by

areas in Fort Wayne and outside the city. The

Layout Tour Schedule is listed at the end of this

guide. Directions will be provided at the

Registration Desk.



Area Layout

Fort Wayne

NYC Mohawk Division Great Northern, Willmar Div. Gatesburg, Hillside and

Northern Wabash Railroad No name

West (IN) Syracuse Warsaw

Burlington Southern LB&WC

North (IN) Garrett Auburn

Garrett Model Railroad Club CSX

South (IN) Ossian

Decatur

Lehigh & New Brighton Lionel

East (OH) Montpelier

Defiance Van Wert

Delphos Lima

Montpelier Trackside Modelers B&O Lost Division Plymouth & Kingston Railroad NKP / ACY Lima Connecting Lines

5.4 Operating Sessions The convention registration form has a line for

requesting operating sessions; use the back side

of the form to indicate your preference.

- NYC Mohawk Division (8)

- The NoWhere Line (6)

- Nickel Plate – Indiana Northern (6)

- Montpelier Trackside Modelers (8)

- B&O Lost Division (6)

These layouts will host operating sessions

during Fort Wayne Rails 2015; the numbers

indicate the available positions. Please visit

http://div3.ncr-nmra.org/layouts for locations,

descriptions, photos, and operation details. The

convention Operating Session Schedule is listed

at the end of this guide.

6 Credits Fort Wayne Rails 2015 would not have been

possible without the material and time from the

following groups and individuals.

6.1 Donors You may be the lucky winner of a door prize.

The list of winners will be posted at the

Information Desk. If you are a winner, please

take time to thank the donor.

Donors Blair Line Broadway Limited Dremel English Model RR / Bowser Intermountain Mark Wilson Micro-Trains RAM Track Rix Products Ron’s Books Tomar Walther’s Woodland Scenics Xuron

6.2 Personnel Our thanks to our presenters.

Presenters Victor Baird Tim Fisher Alan Bell Chuck Hart Craig Berndt Andy Keeney Bob Blake Dan Lewis Tom Cain Kelly Lynch Dave Capron Jim Macino Bruce Carpenter Rich Mahaney Kyle Coble Steve Studley David Duchamp Chris Thompson

The dedicated efforts of the NCR Division 3

volunteers are greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Volunteers Eddie Allen Dan Metzger Alan Bell Bill Wemhoff Dan Brown Chuck White Paul Eggelston Mark Wilson Gary Evans Charlie Wolf Jim Macino



7 Upcoming Events The following upcoming events might be of

interest to convention registrants.

7.1 Highball To Indy 2016 Plan to “highball” to Indianapolis, Indiana,

during July 3-10, 2016 … and enjoy the annual

convention and train show of the National

Model Railroad Association!

The Central Indiana

Divison of the NMRA will

be your host for the 2016

national convention at

The Westin, Indianapolis,

and the national train show at the Indy

Convention Center.

Highball to Indy website: www.nmra2016.org

7.2 North Central Express 2016 Welcome to the next NCR Model Railroad

Convention, North Central Express 2016, in

Livonia, Michigan, on

October 6-9, 2016.

The convention is being

hosted by Division Six in the

western Detroit metro area.

For more information or

questions answered, visit

our web pages at www.div6-ncr-nmra.com

8 Timelines This section contains all timelines and schedules

in one location. Last-minute changes to

schedules, if any, will be posted at the

Information Desk.

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8.2 My Clinic Schedule Use the following table to mark your clinic

choices, as coordinated with everything else

you want to do.

St. Mary’s

Maumee St. Joe

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9:00 Blake Lewis Bell

10:30 Blake Carpenter Fisher

1:00 Capron Berndt Baird Thompson

2:30 Hart Berndt Baird Thompson

4:00 Keeney Bell Thompson


9:00 Baird Studley Lewis Thompson

10:30 Baird Blake Hart Thompson

1:00 Mahaney Blake Coble Thompson

2:30 Mahaney Lynch Keeney Thompson

4:00 Cain Macino Duchamp Thompson

8.3 Notes

8.4 “Engineer at the Throttle” Schedule

8.5 Operating Session Schedule All operating sessions are scheduled for Friday

evening (Oct. 30) at 6:30 PM. All layouts

conduct a session at least 3 hours long. Most

layouts use Digitrax products if you wish to

bring your non-programming throttle marked

with your name.

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2:0

0 –

5:3

0

8:0

0 –

1:0

0

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15

15

8

12

12

8 (

12

)

15

8 (

12

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15

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1A

1B

1C

2

3

4

5

6

7

Day

Thu

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(op

tio

na

l)

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ay

Satu

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See explanation of Tour 1C.


8.7 Layout Tour Schedule The following layouts will offer open house tours at the indicated times.

Sun

day

PM

1:0

0 –

4:0

0

1:0

0 –

5:0

0

1:0

0 –

5:0

0

1:0

0 –

5:0

0

1:0

0 –

5:0

0

1:0

0 –

5:0

0

1:0

0 –

5:0

0

1:0

0 –

6:0

0

1:0

0 –

4:0

0

1:0

0 –

5:0

0

1:0

0 –

5:0

0

1:0

0 –

5:0

0

Satu

rday

PM

6:0

0 –

10

:00

6:0

0 –

10

:00

1:0

0 –

10

:00

Frid

ay P

M

7:0

0 –

10

:00

7

:00

– 1

0:0

0

6:0

0 –

10

:00

6:0

0 –

10

:00

Thu

rsd

ay P

M

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9:0

0

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& N

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ide

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