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Re: Rutland Alco RS-3 #205
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lugnet.trains
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Sat, 13 Oct 2007 18:37:51 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Christopher Masi wrote:
> I too like the trucks, but I wonder about their durability. It looks
> like the "L" plates are held on by minifig neck bracket thingies... I
> hope that will be strong enough because I like the look.
They're strong enough if you don't touch them. They fall off left and right
when handling the model. Once it's on the track and running, though, they seem
to stay in place. I've been running my test model with a few cars most of the
morning, and the vibration hasn't been enough to dislodge them.
> Also, you might
> have to switch from 1x4 tiles to 1x6 tiles to hold the center section
> on. On the other hand, I'd be more than happy to surrender my "most
> fragile train on layout" award to you :)
Heh. I think I've already won that one with the circus train. When that one
derails, wagons, chains, animals, etc. go everywhere. :)
-Elroy
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| (...) Hey, nice work :) I too like the trucks, but I wonder about their durability. It looks like the "L" plates are held on by minifig neck bracket thingies... I hope that will be strong enough because I like the look. Also, you might have to (...) (17 years ago, 13-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains)
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