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You know, I'm leaving in a little over 24 hours for a drive from CA to OH and back. I think this time I WILL stop into MOA, rather than drive right past it...should be somewhere around the 13-16th. (...) (25 years ago, 3-Jul-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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(...) Can someone repost the link to the NMRA convention site? I'm going on Saturday, will you be there all weekend? (25 years ago, 3-Jul-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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How about Minneapolis, weekend after next? ;-) That's when the NMRA convention is and the GMLTC will be unveiling their new engine service facility. I intend to be there. (...) (25 years ago, 3-Jul-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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Ok, the convention is less than one month away. What will be the best day to go? Saturday or Sunday? Surely some other people must be going, lets hear. Also, what is the parking situation there? Parking garages, small lots, big lots, lots of space, (...) (25 years ago, 28-Jun-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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(...) The bad guys should always outnumber the good guys. (25 years ago, 18-Jun-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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It has been a lot of fun. Made some good friends, saw some amazing things, learned a lot, taught a little. I plan to visit twice in July, once for the wedding and once for the NMRA convention. Who can say when I'll be back but it's very possible... (...) (25 years ago, 18-Jun-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp, lugnet.trains.org)
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Mike Timm wrote in message <376be487.3950549@Lu...et.com>... (...) I've been seeing the Fright Knights sets on this sale at TRU since at least April. I probably need to pick up a few more, though if I'm not carefull, my Fright Knight army will be (...) (25 years ago, 18-Jun-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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As the title above states, 6031 Fright Force is on clearance at TRU for $2.97. They also had the 6007 Bat Lord for the same price as well as the 6716 Weapons Wagon and 6706 Frontier Patrol. I know that the Wild West sets have commonly been reported (...) (25 years ago, 19-Jun-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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Paul Foster wrote: > (...) Yes, unless one built some sort of "wye" module, all the modules in use must form a single closed loop (in the meta sense) to allow continuous running. (25 years ago, 7-Jun-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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(...) But you still have to have an even number of modules, right? So "A" module under construction will only replace one of Conan's modules until another module can be paired with it? (25 years ago, 7-Jun-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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(...) Oops. Yeah, well, waddya expect-- I'm just a rookie...d:-) -J2 (...) (25 years ago, 6-Jun-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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(...) understand the (...) *each* (...) studs in (...) John, you've got that backwards. 4 studs to the outside track, 2 studs between the tracks. (And 20 bricks + 1 plate above the baseplates! <grin>) <much more snipped> J1 (25 years ago, 6-Jun-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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(...) Naa. Neither approach is **better**. They are just different. (...) Sure. To do a PNLTC module base takes some wood, some paint, some hardware. 100 bucks at most, and that's no doubt high. Then there is the track itself, as well as the (...) (25 years ago, 6-Jun-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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(...) Actually, yes the track pops out at exactly the same place on every module, 2 studs in for the outside loop, and another 4 studs in after that for the second loop. (...) Well, they don't *have* to, it's just much easier that way. If y'all are (...) (25 years ago, 5-Jun-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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It seems to me that there are two fundamental differences between the PNLTC and the GMLTC. Even though I live within I hour of the GMLTC, it would be almost impossible for me to build my own module and just show up at some of the GMLTC train shows (...) (25 years ago, 5-Jun-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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Maybe I'm taking this the wrong way. See comments below (...) Well, it's almost from scratch. We work on a table arrangement and a track plan for each show so we have a "schematic" to work from to ease on setup. Some of us have pre-built modules, (...) (25 years ago, 5-Jun-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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(...) One nit of clarification-- the module is designed to *remain* on the plywood table, and it is transported as one unit. You *could* pick up a module free of support, but that's dicey business, given how long it takes to put them together in (...) (25 years ago, 4-Jun-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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(...) There are two competing philosophies here... PNLTC has tables. They put their tables together and they build the layout "from scratch" each time, putting track together and buildings down, etc. onto a brown or green colored table. At least (...) (25 years ago, 4-Jun-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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(...) More like using up all those *sizes* nobody likes. Our outer walls are always red; inner yellow. The inside is basically 2x2 towers fortifies every 5-6 rows with a layer of 2x4s. It's very sturdy:-) We *only* use 2x4s on the outer walls, but (...) (25 years ago, 4-Jun-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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John, Is there some reason to put 20 levels of bricks other than to use up all those bricks in colors nobody likes? The only thing I can think of is so that you can drop down 20 layers to make a subway, but it seems cheaper to just build a platform (...) (25 years ago, 4-Jun-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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john, the secret to ascii art is to use a fixed width font (such as courier) of course, those of us who use ie5 might have trouble viewing this ascii art done with the 'correct' fixed width font because the #@$%&* program refuses to display it in (...) (25 years ago, 4-Jun-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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lol I just saw my beautiful ascii art-- Is there a secret to keeping stuff straight? -John (...) (25 years ago, 4-Jun-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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Mike- At the GMLTC, we use about a 30 x45" table (= to exactly 6 large gray baseplates) with metal folding legs. Our newest tables flare out to give us more room (6" IIRC): ___...___ l l l l l l l l l l l____l____l____l____...____l____l l l l l l l (...) (25 years ago, 4-Jun-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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Good idea! Steve Berry wrote: <Do a press release> (...) (25 years ago, 26-May-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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John or anyone else, Has the NMRA put any restrictions on the folks who are organizing the appearance of LEGO trains at the National Convention (i.e., not allowing you guys/gals to promote your setup individually/separate from the NMRA)? If no (...) (25 years ago, 26-May-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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(...) I am already in contact with MR:-) (...) (25 years ago, 26-May-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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John Neal wrote in message <374B2E27.28F2A8F2@u...st.net>... (...) 3 cheers!!! I hope we'll be seeing a picture or two, or even an article, in Model Railroader. Frank (25 years ago, 26-May-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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(...) Well, Frank, I can tell you this: The layout we will be taking to the NMRA National Convention is going to be spectacular-- you can be sure we will be giving it our best shot to wow them:-) -John (...) (25 years ago, 25-May-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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| | Re: Piece sorting (was: building exhaustion)
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(...) Those red/yellow ones are from BASIC 3+ range, and have set numbers from 3xx (365?) range, if I remember correctly. Selçuk (25 years ago, 24-May-99, to lugnet.storage, lugnet.admin.database, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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Larry Pieniazek wrote in message <37481559.6A62EB56@v...er.net>... (...) The K-Mart set is 2146 (recently added to the DB). Our local K-Mart has a good size stack of these still. If someone is interested in my buying them for them, let me know. (...) (25 years ago, 24-May-99, to lugnet.storage, lugnet.admin.database, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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(...) The red ones are a different set number - donpt have it off-hand, but they were 3-5 basic sets. (...) I have a bunch of the red/yellow ones as well. Those yellow baseplates are pretty useless. (...) I had that problem a few times, but found (...) (25 years ago, 23-May-99, to lugnet.storage, lugnet.admin.database, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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(...) Ya. that's the form factor all right. But it's blue with green baseplates. the one Conan has scads of (he does have some of the blue) is red with yellow baseplate covers. Does it have a different set number and is it categorised in a (...) (25 years ago, 23-May-99, to lugnet.storage, lugnet.admin.database, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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Hmmm I'm sensing a pattern. I, too, just returned from 2 different TRUs (Bloomington and Burnsville) and found no Anakin's Pod racers, and only 1 Sith fighter (which Larry P quickly snatched up:-/) Most were there for the <shudder> non-Lego stuff (...) (25 years ago, 3-May-99, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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FOTD: 5-quart ice cream pail full of miscellaneous Classic Space for $2.00 at a garage sale this morning in Maplewood... I quadrupled my supply of blue slopes in one shot! This Saturday 050199 is the annual Maple Grove community garage sale on (...) (25 years ago, 30-Apr-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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| | Re: GMLTC to show at NMRA Nat'l Convention
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(...) Old Polish folktale, actually: Seems this thief was caught redhanded. He was brought in front of the king and the king sentenced him to death. The thief, pleading for mercy, claimed that he could teach horses to sing, and that further, if the (...) (25 years ago, 25-Apr-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp, lugnet.trains, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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Hey, thanks, Mike! Because of your heads up last time I got the first five sets at Kohl's 20% off:-) I think I will go to the TRU in Bloomington (don't know yet if they are planning to be open). Lego Late night minifest at 12:15 at a TRU anyone? (...) (25 years ago, 24-Apr-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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I was at the TRU in Minnetonka tonight and they had about two-dozen each of both the X-Wing and Snow speeders. No ep. 1 sets but there was a sign in the window saying that they will be open at 12:01 on May 3 in the window. Mike (25 years ago, 24-Apr-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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(...) Ok, John didn't bite, what joke? (25 years ago, 24-Apr-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp, lugnet.trains)
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Last time I looked at the map, Michigan fell into the "greater Midwest" category....and, what the heck, you *actually could* visit your sister, too;-) (...) (25 years ago, 23-Apr-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp, lugnet.trains)
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(...) It is difficult to predict that far in advance.(1) But the probabilities are improving. I'd be comfortable at this point stating that there is a 1 in 3 chance, which is a lot more than I would have said 4 weeks ago. 1 - which reminds me of a (...) (25 years ago, 23-Apr-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp, lugnet.trains)
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(...) I suppose I could claim I was visiting my sister and her family... Steve (25 years ago, 23-Apr-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Are you still going to be around? I marking it down on my calendar now to be there. Maybe some other folks would be willing to schedule a visit to the area and we could have a Lego Fest. (25 years ago, 23-Apr-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Not THAT far of a ride... :-) (25 years ago, 23-Apr-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp, lugnet.trains)
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This is great. Wish I could be there to see it! Steve (...) (25 years ago, 23-Apr-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp, lugnet.trains)
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This is a major coup, as this will be a well attended convention. WTG to the GMLTC for setting this up. Lots of planning to do to pull this off. We need to make up a good flyer to hand out to build on interest expressed (I have a start that I handed (...) (25 years ago, 22-Apr-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp, lugnet.trains)
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Anybody from the Lego Fest we had have a copy of the group picture online yet? Or if someone has one but no place to put it, I could put it up on my page. (25 years ago, 8-Apr-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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| | Re: Discounted Star Wars Sets!!
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Drats! Foiled again! I went out to Kohl's at Penn and 494 and found *no* SW sets:-( I did find 3 completely bare shelves! Thomas, did you forget to mention that you *bought* them all;-) I had to settle for some Adventurers sets 20% off, so ALL was (...) (25 years ago, 7-Apr-99, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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is on Wednesday of this week... Due to some game where you chase a little ball around the countryside that Gerlach plays on Thursdays, we changed the meeting day. Silly, but there it is. See you then, I hope. (yes, here for another week, at (...) (25 years ago, 5-Apr-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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| | Re: Twin Cities LEGO minifest 033099
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CI$?? ptui... Back when CI$ was popular I was running my own games BBS with 30+ online games (Including Trade Wars 2002, Sproat... and Planet Busters, which I wrote myself) (...) (25 years ago, 31-Mar-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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(...) Sounds like a great time was had by all. (...) I thought you had time on CI$ (CompuServe). Pardon Me For Jumping In. Used when butting into the middle of a thread in which you hadn't been a participant. It's not usually applicable to (...) (25 years ago, 31-Mar-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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Thanks to all who mailed or posted directions, I found the place. We all had a blast. Paul Foster had a very very impressive line up of fire apparatus, Ricky brought his supercustomized 5571 and trailer (and I made his day by sliding him an extra 8 (...) (25 years ago, 31-Mar-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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PMFJI, Look at (URL) (erk, that's a long URL) Dinkytown is the area north of the university. I lived in an apartment at 4th St. and 35W one summer. Long ago, in a lifetime far, far away. Steve (...) (25 years ago, 30-Mar-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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Can someone post some more specific directions than these? I'm not from around here and I can't make sense of these, or of the map, they assume too much shared context (like which direction is north, where downtown is, etc.). Assume I'm starting out (...) (25 years ago, 30-Mar-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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(...) Hi! You probably don't know me, because I'm new to Lugnet, but I'll be to the Lego Minifest! :D I'll be there, --Mark Nelson (25 years ago, 27-Mar-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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(...) I feel your pain. I took my nephew on a tour of retail establishments searching for SW sets. Eventually, we did find a few snowspeeders and speederbikes in one store. Pretty frustrating. :-/ -- Terry K -- BTW, If that LIC _does_ get some more (...) (25 years ago, 26-Mar-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp, lugnet.starwars)
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As promised, my report: As I was running errands this morning, I personally checked out three Targets and TRU Bloomington. Targets Richfield, Edina, and St. Louis had *no* SW sets, as did not TRU. After "strike four", I was feeling like I really (...) (25 years ago, 25-Mar-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp, lugnet.starwars)
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Zoinks! I will check out Target St. Louis Park, Richfield, and Edina tomorrow and report...whether I left any for the rest of you guys;-) [1] [1] Actually, I already got mine from the LIC -John (...) (25 years ago, 25-Mar-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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Greetings, I dunno if this is old news but looks like the Star Wars LEGO sets are finally going to be available everywhere-I bought mine this morning at the Target Greatland store in Maplewood (they put the sets out after closing last night) (25 years ago, 24-Mar-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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| | Re: Twin Cities LEGO minifest 033099
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Sadly (or maybe not so sadly) I will be in Florida during our first mini Legofest.[1] I propose, however, a monthly or bi-monthly meeting to get together. A mid-May affair sounds good; I'm toast for June, but July is good. We still are up in the air (...) (25 years ago, 23-Mar-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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| | Re: Twin Cities LEGO minifest 033099
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(...) So who else is going? What faces will I finally get to put to names? So what is the traffic like from 5 to 6 pm on 35W? Everybody is bringing stuff to show off I hope. I'll bring a box of six wide fire trucks. And John Neal, if you show up, I (...) (25 years ago, 23-Mar-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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| | Twin Cities LEGO minifest 033099
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Greetings, A group of us are getting together for a Twin Cities LEGO minifest on Tuesday March 30th starting at 6:00 pm. at the University Lutheran Chapel, located at 1101 University Avenue S.E., Minneapolis MN in Dinkytown. It is 2 blocks east of (...) (25 years ago, 23-Mar-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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| | Re: Greater Midwest LEGO Train Club (GMLTC)
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Hi All, A couple shows ago we had a 60+ car train with two front puller engines and a pusher engine at the tail. We had to be a bit careful not to "pop a knuckle" (that makes me smile to say that) but with that kind of load the engines had a real (...) (25 years ago, 17-Mar-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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John is more modest than he needs to be. The lift bridge is operational, just not for extended periods. :) It is a very graceful lift with LEGO motors basically crawling up the towers. We took pictures with it in the up and down positions at the (...) (25 years ago, 16-Mar-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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| | Re: Two train layouts (wasRe: Greater Midwest LEGO Train Club (GMLTC)
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A minor correction... (...) It was John Neal who thought of it first. I just jumped on the bandwagon. :-) I bet that kid is pretty enthused now. Way to go. As to shows, John Neal told me that they won an award voted on by the public for favorite (...) (25 years ago, 16-Mar-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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| | Two train layouts (wasRe: Greater Midwest LEGO Train Club (GMLTC)
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In response to Larry's desire with Ben's second to see **2** LEGO train layouts at the same show, PNLTC did a small (last minute) show -- with a hasty display -- on March 7th at which there was indeed two separate groups each with its own display. (...) (25 years ago, 16-Mar-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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(...) I'd rather see them combined! Both layouts are modular. GMLTC has more modules under construction. What's needed are two relatively simple transition modules since GMLTC and PNLTC modules are built to different standards. Then, connect the (...) (25 years ago, 16-Mar-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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Now that's an idea! The GMLTC layout would fit very nicely in the middle of a PNLTC display. Actually, probably best not a good idea since the crowd may run our layout over trying to get a good look at the masterful creation GMLTC has created. I (...) (25 years ago, 16-Mar-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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| | Re: Greater Midwest LEGO Train Club (GMLTC)
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A fantastic time was had by all, especially me. I was particularly impressed with the layout's ease of set-up and break-down-- each in about an hour! 'Course, if I hear "How many Legos (sic) did it take to build this?" or "How much did all of these (...) (25 years ago, 15-Mar-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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| | Re: March Twin Cities minifest anyone?
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(...) Hockey is over for me, I would take a Thursday night off and come over to the cities, I'd like to meet everyone. (25 years ago, 15-Mar-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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| | Re: Greater Midwest LEGO Train Club (GMLTC)
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(...) Larry - Thanks for putting this out for the world to see! (...) Master builder? <blush> (...) The billboards on the outfield fence of the baseball stadium on the far right are built with bricks. The only non-brick billboard is the one on top (...) (25 years ago, 15-Mar-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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| | Re: March Twin Cities minifest anyone?
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Well... I am off to CA from the 18th through the 28th so I can't be there on the 25th, I will be at Disneyland. We will be at LL on opening day. However things are looking good for my project to extend at least into April. People should feel free to (...) (25 years ago, 15-Mar-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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| | March Twin Cities minifest anyone?
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Greetings, I know a trip to Carlsbad won't be happening anytime soon for me but would still love to meet with other AFOL. Anyone interested in a Twin Cities minifest while Larry P is still in town? I was thinking of maybe the evening of Thursday (...) (25 years ago, 15-Mar-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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| | Re: Greater Midwest LEGO Train Club (GMLTC)
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(...) Get after John Gerlach, not me.. :-) ... , he registered the domain (gmltc.org) and is setting up the website... he has all the pics and is busily scanning, I understand. I was just asked to put this one on my website so everyone will know (...) (25 years ago, 15-Mar-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp, lugnet.loc.us.wi.eau)
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(...) coming?!? :)P (...) Dang, that is in-freaking-credible! (...) Did they have to pull special strings to get space there at the GC or does the GC welcome mega-serious builders? In any event (ha, pun), what a great display for the GC!!! (...) (...) (25 years ago, 14-Mar-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp, lugnet.loc.us.wi.eau)
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In lugnet.trains, Tamyra Teed writes: [snip] (...) If you're talking about the Deluxe Track Kit and ilk, I just ordered one of those Wednesday, and they said it would be here on Monday. :) I can't wait to not have my train going around in a very (...) (25 years ago, 13-Mar-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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COOL!! When do we get to see some close ups of some of those buildings?? I really want to see what I think is the grey "train station?" and my color might be a little off though it looks a little purple? (might be pink, looks kinda like the slides (...) (25 years ago, 13-Mar-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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That is very impressive! Is the white bridge is curved to match the track? Is that a gray truss bridge to the right? And what is the red truss work supporting? The 6 slides really make a cool carnival ride! SteveB (...) (25 years ago, 13-Mar-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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As promised, here is a teaser pic: (URL) entire layout is built from Lego. All those red sides with black streaks are Lego! Only the supporting tables (the boards and draping) are not. Conan Callopy (much of the bricks are his and his uncle's) is in (...) (25 years ago, 13-Mar-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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Excellent news. Needs wider circulation. Hence my post to a few more groups. (...) (25 years ago, 27-Jan-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp, lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us.mi.det, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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Well, I met with the local guys who have been showing Lego trains at the GATS (on and off since '85 I learned!) and let me tell you! But first off, I should say that, originally, I wanted to be in a group such as the PNLTC and so I started (...) (25 years ago, 27-Jan-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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It's strange how hard it is to get a bunch of 'local' LEGO train enthusiasts together (where 'local' means within 25-50 miles of where you live). I've been trying to get some interest in the SF Bay Area, with little success. I've even used a (...) (25 years ago, 25-Jan-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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| | Clubs, structure, long distance orgs (Was Re: UMLTC
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John and I had a great conversation on Friday and one of the topics that came up is what exactly we would want out of a club. We agreed that too much structure can be detrimental as people get sucked up into the structure aspects instead of the (...) (25 years ago, 24-Jan-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp, lugnet.trains, lugnet.general)
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Gee, it's lonely in this chat room:) To follow up on John Gerlach- I (and any other interested parties) am/are invited to check out this group's set-up and meet the guys this Tues night. If you would like to attend, let me know so I can give you (...) (25 years ago, 23-Jan-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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Short notice, I know... I am dropping co-workers off at the airport then going to LIC at the MoA till about 8ish, as I have a hole in my schedule (flight leaves at 10) Any interest in linking? page me at 800 946 4645 pin 145 5010 (25 years ago, 22-Jan-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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(...) Time to warn the employees of the Lego Imagination Center :^) Seriously, Welcome to the Twin Cities! In many ways the hunting for sets can be challenging and rewarding. There are 30+ Target stores, 6 Wal-Marts, 7 or so TRU's, numerous K-Marts (...) (25 years ago, 19-Jan-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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Well, what do you know? I may be in MN soon after all. I've got my new assignments, I will be supporting two projects and one of them is in MSP. Watch this space. ++Lar (25 years ago, 19-Jan-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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(...) Not as fancy as PNLTCs, but yes. See my site to see if my skills are good enough. ++Lar (25 years ago, 12-Jan-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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Very good questions, Lar- unfortunately, until I here from John Gerlach, I don't know anything really about their group at all. He said that they were working on a webpage...BTW is anyone here savvy enough to create a web page if we do proceed? (...) (25 years ago, 11-Jan-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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(...) well, sure, free is good. But is this a go or no, given the other group's existence? What is their charter? If they are MPLS only, that shuts a number of us out. I have been on the PNLTC group's case about allowing "remote" members, but no go (...) (25 years ago, 11-Jan-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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Gee Lar- I was going to do the shirts gratis. After a while we can sink in the serious coin for embroidery. As for the logo -here is the Georgia dudes logo: (URL) a little too slick and webby pagey for my taste. I like the PNLTC's logo, but perhaps (...) (25 years ago, 11-Jan-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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I have a bazillion tee shirts. I'd favor spending more and getting a collared shirt with embroidery instead of a screened shirt. On a previous project, we got some for in the 30s ballpark... 4 thread colors on a small offset (over the heart) front (...) (25 years ago, 11-Jan-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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(...) These are some of the most useful bricks out there for direction changes. I must have 500 of them and I am always buying more because I run out. They have two studs and two holes. One stud is on top, one on the side, inset so that it is two (...) (25 years ago, 11-Jan-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp, lugnet.off-topic.fun, lugnet.build)
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Well, Ben Fleskes of PNLTC fame put me in contact with one of the guys who does the lego train layouts at the St.Paul GATS (John Gerlach). He informed me that a group is already going through the process of setting up a website, taking a name (UMLTC (...) (25 years ago, 9-Jan-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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(...) I already talked to John, but I thought I'd post here to say that I am interested in a train club or any sort of LEGO club, for that matter! But I have a special fondness for trains. -michael (25 years ago, 9-Jan-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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okay, I have contacted a few people who have expressed an interest in forming the UMLTC. None, however, are in close proximity, so I figure we can start off in Cyberspace and go from there. At the very least we can get us a logo and print some (...) (25 years ago, 8-Jan-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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what are you planning to do with YOUR 1X1 red recessed sidestud bricks? (...) (25 years ago, 8-Jan-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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Oh... you have been there- Bandana Square it's called. And you haven't been to the MOA? Then you will probably want to check that out. The LIC will surely disappoint, although having had it in my backyard may have tainted my perspective. My family (...) (25 years ago, 8-Jan-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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(...) Hmmmm, I think you might see my name on their also. (25 years ago, 8-Jan-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) I've never been to the MOA, yet. This place was another mall. It was built in an old railroad car repair (or engine maintenance) shop. I can't remember where the mall was, but I think closer to downtown (whether down town StP or Mpls, I can't (...) (25 years ago, 8-Jan-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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