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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.”
