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(...) it for years. This really helped me get off my duff and start building, rather than sit there 'planning' (ie, dreaming) about what I was *going* to build. I'll also throw the Official Cheese (o0) Stamp of Approval on this book. Here's a little (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | 99 sets closing during this hour on eBay
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All 99 sets are closing within the next hour. Good luck to all! (URL) Stabno (URL) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.auction)
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| | Re: Fremont meeting - Should I stay or should I go now...
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Well, it sounds like there will be three or four of us, so I guess we're still on for Saturday. It'll be an intimate gathering, but so much the better for that. ;-) I'm also planning to attend on the 4th of DEC, which will be the following weekend (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Clone DATs--any interest?
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(...) Here's part of the disclaimer I've already attached in the zip-file: I know my efforts may seem like heresy to a number of AFOL's, and I apologize for any stepped-on toes. Let me state plainly that the pieces included here are ABSOLUTELY (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: LEGO trains...The Future of Model Railroading?
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(...) Sorry Frank Deeppockets Filz, (you always outbid me on eBay!) but there is at least one other who is making modules - me. I am trying to get people in California to have an LTC here, but have been too busy at work to really push it right now. (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: copier. (datsville press - copier.dat )
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(...) uhhh... i think i smell a potential powder keg brewing here... (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
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| | Re: LTMA vs NMRA
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John Neal wrote in message <383B2665.A4C40D72@u...st.net>... (...) I think that would be a good idea, however, I also think that we should continue to pursue NMRA recognition. LEGO trains are a valid model railroading segment (as the NMRA president (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Junk Box 1 Log
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(...) <snipped in & out list> Its arrived and gone along it's merry way through the north country... (this post is a couple days overdue, but I've been lazy about updating. The box should arrive at it's next recipient within the next day or two) The (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.jambalaya)
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| | Re: LTMA vs NMRA
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(...) On the idea of Rivtek or other brands, they can only help our cause, not hurt them. I actually have 3 tyco elements I use in my Lego creations because they are an awesome piece TLC never came up with. It adds to the realism of the creations. (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: LEGO trains...The Future of Model Railroading?
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(...) If you were sensing any "hostility" it was just a little bit. :^) The "come off it phrase" is like saying "give me a break". While reading my last comment you must imagine me grinning and speaking sarcastically. That's just my way of replying (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: LEGO trains...The Future of Model Railroading?
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Jim Rorstrom wrote in message ... (...) junk. (...) a (...) at (...) the (...) Well, the cost depends very much on whether you require all the scenery to be LEGO pure. The GMLTC layout would be far more expensive to create than a similar quality HO (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Clone DATs--any interest?
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(...) Count me in the minority, then. Making parts is hard. If someone wants to make parts I say more power to them. Perhaps making clone parts will refine their modeling skill, which has to be a good thing for all of us. I understand the issues but (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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(...) I'd agree with Jim here too. Even in the 'live steam' scales, the cost of modeling something in relation to the space it takes up is relatively constant. The average is $2-3 an hour for the hobby of model railroading. That's not to say that (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: LEGO for Life Sweepstakes
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(...) I'll second that, Peter (hope the toenail recovers quickly) hey what about starting a petition, which we could send to Lego Australia, asking that WE are also provided for stamping foot( I want an Australian Shop @ Home!!!!) After waiting with (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Re: LTMA vs NMRA
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(...) John -- sounds great!!! (Better grab ltma.org quick while it's still available, too... :) I'm not a trainiac, but tell me what I can do to help you get this started! (mailing list, temporary or permanent web pages, membership support, etc.) (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Fremont meeting - Should I stay or should I go now...
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Zonker, Let me know if there is going to be anyone at the Fremont meeting. I am currently planning on attending, but would hate to show up and be the only one. I have been busting my butt on getting my train station closer and closer to completion, (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: LEGO for Life Sweepstakes
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(...) I *know* there are people out there with a bigger budget than me, and although I haven't spent $2000 in a day (yet), I've certainly spent $2000 in a month. James (URL) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Radio shack basic electronics book
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(...) This I knew. (...) This I was a bit out of the loop about. (...) True. And I still agree that's not a good thing. I don't know what it is about a company like that. Tandy was on the bleeding edge of the personal computer revolution at one (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Radio shack basic electronics book
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(...) Um, odd ? That's OK, we think you're WEIRD. ;-) (FYI, France is no longer on the fringe of NATO, and the crypto ban has practically been lifted) Anyway, this has nothing to do with the issue of RS not shipping *anywhere* outside North (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Lego train club for the Saint Louis area?
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(...) I think we're jumping way ahead of the game here, guys. I'm not even concerned about a layout at this point. First things first. 1) We need to see exactly how many people are interested and how much time they can actually contribute to the (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mo.stl, lugnet.loc.us.mo, lugnet.loc.us.mo.kan, lugnet.trains)
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