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Here is my latest MOC, a class BR class 08 shunter (nickname = 'Gronk') in BR grey livery based on prototype 08 460. (URL) course shunting is useless without being able to uncouple and couple at will. The model therefore includes an in-built (...) (20 years ago, 31-Mar-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.uk) !!
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| | Re: New MOC - Class 08 Shunter with on-board uncoupling device
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I've been waiting for Jon to post this here since he posted it on the Brickish site this morning. I'm not going to say much as I've said it already, beyond the fact that I think that not only is is a great feat of engineering, its also a nice model (...) (20 years ago, 31-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Oh yeah! Nicely disguised 9v technic motor in a 6w package. This is a great all-LEGO solution, Jon. Of course, DCC aux output would eliminate the trackside ramp and allow uncoupling anywhere, but this is an everyman solution for sure. I _have_ (...) (20 years ago, 31-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) <snipped loads of cool stuff> Jonathan, Holy smokes, this is cool! The application, execution, function, and form...all meld together in a beautiful working package. I am literally sitting here shaking my head in awe and wonder. Most (...) (20 years ago, 31-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) snipped (...) This is why I love this hobby, people are always coming up with great new designs. thanks for sharing, Mat (20 years ago, 1-Apr-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) [snip] (...) the side at first. Well, done! Chris (20 years ago, 21-Apr-05, to lugnet.trains)
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