Coming up this weekend.
Coming up this weekend.
Tortoise and Lizard Bash Railroad (T&LBRR) OPEN HOUSESaturday, July 25, 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.Sunday, July 26, Noon to 5:00 p.m.
Tustin Hills Area, Orange County, CA 92705 (e-mail or PM for Address and Directions)
Todd and Linda Brody are pleased to invite you and your guests to the 2009 season of the T&LB garden railroad. This layout is quite innovative and incorporates features not seen on other garden railroad displays. The landscape covers about 1,200 square feet with over 600 feet of track and six bridges, including a 14-foot long trestle.
The layout is built around two ancient volcanic areas that were thought to be inactive; however; recent eruptions have been noted at two of the craters in one area. The volcanoes spew “lava” into upper, then lower lakes through two waterfalls. The volcanos also result in geothermal activity and the new Chameleon Caverns hot springs area let the towns’ folk “take the waters” for both health and recreational activities.
All vegetation is real and to scale. The entire layout is detailed with structures, over 300 people and animals, cars, motorcycles, etc. all at a scale of ½” per foot.
As many as seven trains run simultaneously, automatically pausing and waiting for each other as necessary. Don't miss Todd's own-design, fully automated signal and operations system. No more unexpected “corn field meets” at the crossing point! Brand new are the digital sounds produced at the station and service areas. Additionally, workers just finished the gold mine unloading/transfer facility that features the new “sprinkler crane” soon to be featured in Garden Railways Magazine!
The major urban area is Tortoise Town and all structures are named for their reptilian counterparts. When sheriff “Chuck Walla” isn’t getting a soda at Dragon Lizard Drugs, he may be getting a haircut at Cooter’s Clip Joint or calling on Ms. Lizzie at Collard Lizard Clothiers. The “Lounge Lizards” jazz band is featured entertainment in the town circle. Brody's B&B (Booze and Babes) includes a "red light" district and is next to the Bear Whiz Beer Brewery and the hot air balloon launch facilities. Two farm/ranches operate in the area as well as a feed and grain facility for the chickens, cows, sheep, and horses. An active gold mine is continually conducting blasting - day and night. All buildings and major structures (about five dozen) have lighting for night operations. The best viewing time is just before dusk. Be sure to bring your guests.
Todd & Linda Brody
The following link will take you to our web site showing the railroad and its history.
http://tortoiseandlizardbash.com
Now that is pretty frickin' cool!!!
Amazing level of intricate detail - and I thought my little holiday train display was nifty.
How do you protect it from the elements? It looks like it's set up in open air...
Best,
- Mike
It IS open air, but they are a desert people ...Originally Posted by MikeBrewster77
Just kidding, but probably not much snow or rain in their area ...
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Ahhhh, yes - it's a dry heatIt IS open air, but they are a desert people ...
How do you protect it from the elements? It looks like it's set up in open air...
Best,
- Mike[/quote]
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Ask Albert Hammond!
I don't protect it. The railroad has been in place since 1997 and is out 24/7/365. The rail is brass and the ties are UV resistant plastic. I have to clean the tops of the rails to run the trains with good continuity after they sit for more than a month as the rail gets watered twice a day and we have very hard water.
The stuctures are either UV resistant plastic or are protected by paint. The structures are stored in the garage from November-March because of the Santa Ana winds.
Everything gets watered twice a day for 10 minutes a shot by the sprinklers and drip systems. We do a lot of maintenance.
The control panel has two 24-pin amphenol connectors and a 120 volt plug and get wheeled in the garage. We use five 16.5 amp transformers to run everything with one just for the lights. Some electronics on the railroad for special effects/sounds are housed in weatherproof boxes.
The trains/engines come in at the end of the day or sometimes stay out overnight under a tarp. Same with the die cast vehicles that would rust out in short order if left outside.
Coming up this weekend!
I wanna see the bashed lizards!
Actually wish we were closer - sounds like a lot of fun,
but its a long way to come for the open house ...
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I saw one the other day!
One of the dates had fallen out of the tree and hit him right on the head. I happened upon him just after the hit when he was still alive (and extremely docile). Blood was oozing from the side of his head and he expired shortly thereafter.
Was not a good day on the railroad.
Killer dates:
Sounds like some I've had in the past ...
Oh wait, you're talking about the fruit - nevermind!
Also wish I could make it - it really does look neat, but travel is a bit prohibitive and I don't have a hard hat anymore.
Good luck with the open house!
Looking forward to seeing any forumites saturday afternoon. I'll be there with two little blonde girls (6 1/2 and 2 4/5), so say howdy if ya see me!
ACK!
You emailed me but never sent the address. Please send ASAP if you see this! My girls are excited but may be disappointed
Jeff
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