BayLTC Lecture at MoAH

BayLTC Lecture at MoAH

"LEGO® Trains: Only Imagination Required" & "Thomas & Friends® in LEGO"

Palo Alto, CA: Feb 1 - On Wednesday, February 16, 2005 Kenny Paul will be presenting "LEGO® Trains: Only Imagination Required". LEGO trains, produced since 1965, are toys not models. This presentation will explore the history of LEGO trains and show samples of "My Own Creations" (MOCs). Examples of the LEGO train timeline will be present, plus there will be demonstrations and Q&A. Kenny Paul has been a member of the Bay Area LEGO Users Group (BayLUG) since July of 2001. As part of BayLUG his work has been displayed at several local train shows, the Lawrence Hall of Science, the Amador-Livermore Valley Historical Society and Museum, and LEGOLAND California.

Russell Clark will be presenting "Thomas & Friends in LEGO". It was once said that "Every show needs a Thomas". This presentation was created in response to that quote. This presentation will give some modeling hints, tips, and tricks, show examples of all known variations of Thomas and other related characters, and benefit both the general public and other LTCs (LEGO Train Clubs) in making their own LEGO Thomas. Some examples will be present for viewing. Russell Clark, a fan of LEGO for almost 20 years, is co-founder of the Bay Area LEGO Users Group (BayLUG) in 1998 and the Bay Area LEGO Train Club (BayLTC) in 2000, two very active LEGO clubs in the San Francisco Bay Area. He is considered a leader in the AFOL (Adult Fan of LEGO) community.

The Museum of American Heritage, located in the historic Williams House in Palo Alto, operates programs to collect, preserve, and present objects that illustrate the evolution of 19th and 20th century invention and technology. MOAH provides hands-on education to engage and encourage the public, especially youth, to understand and appreciate the history of technology as a stimulus for the creative mind. In addition, the Museum sponsors events that bring together diverse individuals and groups interested in our heritage of ingenuity and invention.

The lecture starts at 7:30pm. It is free for museum members and $5 for non-members.

Regular exhibit hours are 11 AM to 4 PM, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free.

MOAH thanks its sponsors for 2005:
The Moore Family Foundation
See's Candies
The Frank Livermore Trust

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