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2. Event organizer Trevor James guides a train out
of town on his Sn3.5 scale New Zealand National
Railways (NZR) layout. Trevor runs frequent timetable-
and-train order operating sessions.
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3. The event was held in the clubhouse of the Te Rapa
Racecourse, a horse racing track. The luxurious open
spaces of the facility proved to be an ideal venue.
What is the Tron?
You know the sci-fi movie “Tron” ?
Well, Hamilton City Council was looking for a strapline for the
city, “Hamilton City of Fountains,” etc.
Some smart person suggested “Hamiltron – City of the Future”.
Considering many think Hamilton just an oversize, backward
cowtown, this didn’t go down too well with the council. So,
naturally, the more the council derided it, the more the people
loved it! Eventually it was simply shortened to “the Tron.” as
in “What’s happening in the Tron?” So naturally “Trains in the
Tron” was (very tongue-in-check) a play on “this event will
show you the future for trains.”
in its infancy, but seems to be at the top of the list in terms of
what many want to add to their modeling interests.
My suggestion to anybody with an opportunity to go to this
wonderful country should go without hesitation!
MRH-Jul 2014
