We have been using very inexpensive black full bed top sheets. About $32 at Amazon for 6 so little over $5 each (watch sales at wallyworld and such sometimes folks have gotten close outs really cheap). Worked out cheaper than anything we could buy as fabric and then have to hem up. The full give a little extra length. They are microfiber polyester and have a nice bit of a supple feel and a bit of weight to them. They stand up well to washing and very little wrinkling even when packed in boxes tight folded up. We have been very happy with them. Being polyester they are one of the last fabrics to burn and even the just sorta melt rather than burst into flames.
I use neodymium disc magnets ?to clamp up corners tucked up some so they don’t touch the ground for someone to catch with a foot oddly. The sheets give a nice drape close to the ground on most folding tables to hide stuff underneath but still not be on or right near the ground.
Cheers,
Jeff
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On Feb 26, 2024, at 8:32?AM, Geoff Dunn via groups.io <geoffdunnsoccer@...> wrote:
?Two comments.
First, any table coverings should meet fire codes. ?Weed block does not; I would test a black plastic tablecloth before using it.
Second, Paul's and Andy's lists include way more tools than I bring for a show. ?Different people want to do different things at shows. ?I want to run trains. ?If an engine has an issue, my preference is to fix it at home and run a different engine at the show. ?If a module doesn't work, spend a few minutes to try to fix it, but swap it out if it's holding things up. ?Show time is precious - I don't want to spend it troubleshooting!
I agree that a first aid kit is a good idea. ?A stash of Band-Aids keeps blood off the modules, especially on an N-Trak layout where rail joiners sometimes penetrate skin.
My two cents, for what it's worth.
Geoff
