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    Canadian Trains from California? —David K. Z. Harris
    Sorry for the delay. technical problems kept me from posting, but I've been watching the growing plans. The show ought to look simply amazing. I wish I could be there to take some pictures and video! I've been modelling a couple of VIA coach lines (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug)
   
        Re: Canadian Trains from California? —Steve Chapple
     (...) vote on which is the better VIA train (since JamesP is sending his also.) The only two VIA LEGO trains I've ever seen anywhere - BOTH at Canada's largest model train show. This is getting exciting. I just hope the weather is as nice in three (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.trains)
    
         Re: Canadian Trains from California? —Kai Brodersen
     (...) I too have made a lego VIA model (engine only ) (URL) (23 years ago, 27-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.trains)
    
         Re: Canadian Trains from California? —Iain Hendry
      (...) Also, I loved your pictures of the LRC. Those are awesome shots! I've always thought the LRC is North America's most aesthetically pleasing train. The nose is so wonderful! I really wonder if it would translate well into LEGO. Don't forget to (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.trains)
    
         Re: Canadian Trains from California? —Steve Chapple
     (...) Can you get it to me within the next two weeks? SRC StRuCtures (23 years ago, 30-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.trains)
   
        Re: Canadian Trains from California? —Chris Gray
   (...) chance to see it in person! Seeing stuff that is familiar is always a hoot! So, what's with those "slugs"? I vaguely recall seeing one at some point. Do they have full motor-generator sets in them, and if so, why are they half-height, versus (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug)
   
        Re: Canadian Trains from California? —David K. Z. Harris
   (...) The 'slugs' are parasitic...only traction motors and etc., drawing power from the connected locomotive. The 'B' (booster units) are basically a full locomotive, without the cab, and only controlled by the sttached loco. Apparently, the 'B' (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug)
 

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