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Mike Poindexter wrote in message ... (...) other (...) more (...) at I don't ALWAYS outbid you... I looked at an auction just today which you had bid on which I didn't bid on... (...) push (...) not, (...) until (...) What is your cost per module (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Lego Promoting "The Phantom Menace"...
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Hi everyone, I was catching up on the news and noticed this article about "The Phantom Menace" being re-relased to benefit charity (a pretty good idea) and notice a reference to Lego in it. Does anyone have any ideas about how Lego is going to help (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: LTMA vs NMRA
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(...) lol I first thought to call it ILTA.org (International LEGO Train Association), but *that* ISP is taken;-) Maybe I will register LTMA:-) (...) Well, other than creating LUGNET for us (;) I'm not sure at the moment. I first want to see what (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: LEGO trains...The Future of Model Railroading?
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I'm going to toss in a few more pennies out of my pocket, I am not a lego purist. I cut up lego to get it to fit. I use RS switches, and Tech 2 powerpacks. I use PVC pipe for Pnumatics. I have a battery box that has had major sugery done to it to (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: LTMA vs NMRA
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John Neal wrote in message <383B2665.A4C40D72@u...st.net>... <snip> (...) Yes, exactly. (You might want to look at electronic publication as a "ramp-up" to printed. Lower production costs at the beginning (but harder to generate revenue with.) You (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Review: " The Unofficial Guide to LEGO MindStorms Robots"
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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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