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(...) And remember that gauge is measured as the distance between the rails, not between the centres, so it's a few mm less than five studs. (22 years ago, 29-Aug-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.castle, lugnet.space)
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(...) Another misconception. There are some old roman roads around, but largely only in areas where there is no heavy traffic, or ever has been - e.g. up to or inside preserved large houses, walled towns etc. What is used is the route. The Romans (...) (22 years ago, 29-Aug-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.castle, lugnet.space)
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(...) Actually it's five studs (40mm) center to center, since each rail is in the middle of the stud position. Jason J Railton (22 years ago, 29-Aug-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.castle, lugnet.space)
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(...) Yes. I believe so. (see the link below) (...) It's tough to say whether they have any specific value, but in the thread below there was some brief excitement and interest in the matter. (URL) collectors might have interest in them if available (...) (22 years ago, 29-Aug-02, to lugnet.market.appraisal, lugnet.castle)
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I just wanted to remind everyone that registration is coming along, and if you want to get the quality polo NWBrickCon shirt we NEED to get your paperwork by Sept 14th. We'll have a few spares, not many and they won't be available at the con, so (...) (22 years ago, 29-Aug-02, to lugnet.events.nwbrickcon, lugnet.announce, lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.castle)
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(...) SNIP I would love a mirror of the existing BURP and LURP so you could use more in stacks without such obvious patterns emerging. Minifigs and slopes have all been mentioned but they are great to. I would also like a light green element to mix (...) (22 years ago, 29-Aug-02, to lugnet.castle)
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Great, as always Anthony. Can you really go from cliff hanger to cliff hanger for another 8 chapters? Then again I wouldn't put it passed you... Glad your computer is up and working. God Bless, Nathan (...) (22 years ago, 29-Aug-02, to lugnet.castle)
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In lugnet.castle, Aaron West writes: snip (...) snip Just had another thought about the minifig accessories, what about a complete colour range of the long hair and long beard elements, at the moment the beard is only available in white and light (...) (22 years ago, 29-Aug-02, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.dear-lego)
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I am back! My computer has been repaired ahead of schedule and all my files are intact (knock on wood). And so, my friends, I have created and uploaded yet another chapter to my story. The end draws nearer as things start heating up! So I am proud (...) (22 years ago, 29-Aug-02, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.general, lugnet.org.us.texlug)
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(...) Thanks. Gratitude. These are a few words that come to my mind. Like thanks for the reply! :) --Anthony (...) (22 years ago, 29-Aug-02, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.general)
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(...) Thanks much! Yup, Thanks to Troy I have a lot of skeletons. 107 to be exact. He had much more when I ordered, though I don't know what type of stock he has now. **Shameless plug** Troy's surplus lego: more lego for sale than you thought (...) (22 years ago, 29-Aug-02, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.general)
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(...) I'm flattered that you're enough of a fan to know what I've called the different castle factions (though admitedly it wouldn't take much imagination to guess). Along with the Lion and Dragon crest knights, there can also be found the Storm (...) (22 years ago, 29-Aug-02, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.general)
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(...) Thanks! :) Have patience and thou shalt recieve. (...) Sure did, talked to you about it too! :) Thanks for the reply! --Anthony (22 years ago, 29-Aug-02, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.general)
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If anyone can help me find these items I would appreciate it. I am willing to pay the below stated prices for each: Black Falcon torsos with black arms(17) $.50-.75 Used $1.50 New Light Grey legs with black hips(17) $.50-.75 Used $1.50 New Dark gray (...) (22 years ago, 28-Aug-02, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) I recall my visit to Pompeii, Italy, 10 years ago. The Romans there used stepping stones to cross streets from sidewalk to sidewalk, much like a zebra crossing type sidewalk today, but elevated. As I recall the stones were spaced so that (...) (22 years ago, 28-Aug-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.castle, lugnet.space)
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(...) When I drove a Renault LeCar for a while, I was very aware of ruts in the highways. It had a sufficiently narrower wheel spacing that it would ride either on the left or the right hand side of the lane. Every once in a while, it would lurch (...) (22 years ago, 28-Aug-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.castle, lugnet.space)
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(...) Hmmm... I can confirm that there are indeed some ruts in *paved* roman roads, although I cannot confirm if these date from the Roman Era (like you say, there has been a continuous usage of some roman roads). What I can say is, in long (...) (22 years ago, 28-Aug-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.castle, lugnet.space)
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(...) None that I am aware of, though I suppose it is possible that they used available ones as auxilliaries in the middle east or those of Briton allies. But Rome itself didn't use chariots. The terrain of Italy was not particularly conducive to (...) (22 years ago, 28-Aug-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.castle, lugnet.space)
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(...) Yeah, but 6 studs is about right for a wagon drawn by two horses. See here in the instructions from the Western set Gold City Junction: (URL) (22 years ago, 28-Aug-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.castle, lugnet.space)
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(...) Why don't you think the Romans had war chariots? Or do you mean they just didn't call them "war chariots" but something else. I'm pretty sure the Romans had a military chariot. As for the ruts in paved road, it can happen. I've seen ruts (...) (22 years ago, 28-Aug-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.castle, lugnet.space)
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