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Re: New 8-wide passenger train online!
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lugnet.build, lugnet.trains
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Date:
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Mon, 7 May 2001 15:15:19 GMT
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johnneal@uswestNOSPAM.net
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Holger Matthes wrote:
> Hi John,
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> > You *have* been busy, HoMa! An excellent creation, and wonderfully detailed • as
> > well! Very nice:-)
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> Thanks!
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> > I have a question about the drivers-- they appear to be LEGO, although the • outer
> > rims appear metal....
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> That's right. Another AFOL from the german forum asked his metall-working
> colleagues if it would be possible to make some aluminium rims for the old
> spoked wheels - and it WAS possible. The engine runs brilliant on the tracks.
Ah, I wondered if that was the handiwork of Ben's friend.... I'm glad to hear
that they work! I like this kind of innovation, because I fear that such train
specific elements (large drivers, etc) may not be on TLC's short list of parts to
create in the near future-- this solution is a nice compromise! Do you know whose
idea it was to create such a modification?
-John
> > Also, no need to follow-up to .build; just cross-post to .trains and .build. • We
> > certainly want discussions about your beautiful train here in .trains as well!
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> Sorry for that!
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> > Thanks for posting!
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> You're welcome ;-)
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> HoMa
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| Hi John, (...) as (...) Thanks! (...) outer (...) That's right. Another AFOL from the german forum asked his metall-working colleagues if it would be possible to make some aluminium rims for the old spoked wheels - and it WAS possible. The engine (...) (24 years ago, 7-May-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.trains)
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