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Re: Greenberg Train Show 3/31-4/1 Willmington MA
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Wed, 28 Feb 2001 23:45:40 GMT
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In lugnet.org.us.nelug, Chris Phillips writes:
> In lugnet.org.us.nelug, Suzanne D. Rich writes:
> > tom duggan wrote:
> > > I also don't have any black lights for the crossing, just two sets of
> > > white, so if any one knows where I can get those too, it would help.
> > If you mean the 1x4 double flashing type, I have at least one black one
> > here. I don't recall what set had them, but I have a feeling they're not
> > around any more.
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> Yes, the 1x4, dual-bulb, flash-when-you-reverse-the-polarity lights.
> Preferably in black, because this looks best in the model.
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> I got the four that I own by purchasing UFO sets (forget the set number
> offhand... 6000-series IIRC) at a KB Toy Outlet location. Each $30 set had
> one light unit in it, which isn't too economical unless you really like
> those UFO hull pieces...
More info on my source for 1x4 dual-bulb light elements -- I got mine in
<set:6979> Interstellar Starfighter, which comes with 289 pieces including
UFO hull pieces, a fiber optic setup, and the aforementioned dual lighting
element. This set has an apparent list price of $80, KB price of $55, but
then was marked 25% off at the KB Toy Outlet, so I probably paid over $40
apiece. Definitely pricey if all you want is the lighting element...
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 | | Re: Greenberg Train Show 3/31-4/1 Willmington MA
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| Well, for that price, I guess my crossings can do without the flashing lights! On a related note, Chris Leach has graciously offered to loan us about 15 straight peices of monorail track for the layout. I sent him out a check for shipping the other (...) (23 years ago, 1-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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| | Re: Greenberg Train Show 3/31-4/1 Willmington MA
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| (...) Yes, the 1x4, dual-bulb, flash-when-you-rever...e-polarity lights. Preferably in black, because this looks best in the model. I got the four that I own by purchasing UFO sets (forget the set number offhand... 6000-series IIRC) at a KB Toy (...) (23 years ago, 26-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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