TT scale trains and models

CFRiad wrote:

dileTTante wrote:If the TT Tracks layout gets there...

How much is to ship a 5x5x5 feet crate from YVR to KC?

Forget this, stupid idea...

I would be open to taking a bunch of modules from San Francisco to Kansas City.

Trailer? Harbor Freight just stopped selling trailers, but they expect to be updating them soon.

We are actually looking for a small enclosed trailer ourselves for the transport of modules and such as well.

I'll probably get a used pickup tonneau cover, 8 foot long - and make some waterproof sides.

This will be a temporary shell for my trailer.

I'll want to fold up the trailer and store everything in a compact space.

After a lot of pondering I definitely made up my mind: I will not go to the NTS-18. There is just no way I can justify the expense, monetary and otherwise.

I will focus instead on the commitments I made for the local shows and will plan well in advance the trip to NTS-19 in Salt Lake City.

modorney wrote:I'll probably get a used pickup tonneau cover, 8 foot long - and make some waterproof sides.

This will be a temporary shell for my trailer.

I'll want to fold up the trailer and store everything in a compact space.

No offense intended, but have you tried pricing out a small trailer rental? It may be an easier option for you.

Although an application form for vendors has been available, I was waiting for the application form to appear on the show web site. But tonight I happened to scroll completely to the bottom of one of the pages and saw a link to application package for modular displays. (as 'More Information' http://www.kc2018.org/trainshow/trainshow.html )

I can't say more, because perhaps I won't be able to do the show myself - and I don't want to be an example of talk without action.

-Terry C

CFRiad wrote:After a lot of pondering I definitely made up my mind: I will not go to the NTS-18. There is just no way I can justify the expense, monetary and otherwise. I will focus instead on the commitments I made for the local shows and will plan well in advance the trip to NTS-19 in Salt Lake City.

Fiddling my slide rule came up with the same answer... KC is 1800 miles.

SF Bay Area to Salt lake City in 2019 is a do-able (done it!) 750 miles... 11 hours.
We do lose an hour going sideways (Mountain Time Zone...)

I might bring my wife to SLC and do a side trip up to Montana (family roots...)
Would need to drive through Yellowstone NP...

> No offense intended, but have you tried pricing out a small trailer rental?

210 bucks plus 100 bucks for insurance. Might be my best option?

modorney wrote:> No offense intended, but have you tried pricing out a small trailer rental?

210 bucks plus 100 bucks for insurance. Might be my best option?

It might be, depending on a number of factors. If memory serves, the camper shell we had on my old Ford Ranger was about $300 by itself.