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Re: Reference Photos
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lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org
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Fri, 19 May 2000 19:52:30 GMT
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JOHNNEAL@avoidspamUSWEST.NET
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Christopher Tracey wrote:
> John Neal wrote:
> > Two questions, Chris:
> >
> > 1. Why did playing with N scale trains induce 8 wide envy, and..
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> I was just standing there, coupling some cars together and it 8 wide envy just came
> over me... maybe it was an epiphany :) Actually, there were three factors that might
> have won me over:
> a. a appreciation of how far the car overhangs the width of the trucks.
> b. the detail that was on the n-scale models compared to what can be done
> on a six wide. 8 wide seems like a good compromise.
> c. I would like to have features like steps/ladders that extend below the
> trucks. This is difficult in 6 wides, I think it might be easier
> using eights.
>
> > b. Why is that unfortunate? I'd say fortune and enlightenment have smiled upon
> > you;-)
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> It's only unfortunate because there's a WAMALUG show in two weeks and I want to
> rebuild my stuff. There's also the issue of increased cost. It might make
> more sense if you think 'unfortunate' as in what Yoda says about Luke's rushing
> off to confront Vader without the proper training. :)
>
> Anyhow... I won't be able to start building 8wide till after I move to OH in August.
Ohio?!! According to the LUGNET LTC map, that would put you in the boundaries of the
GMLTC{:^D Good thing you're making the switch-- this here's 8 wide territory;-)
-John
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> -Chris
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