 | | PNLTC Breaks World Record for Longest LEGO train track
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On Saturday, August 19, PNLTC broke the previous record for longest LEGO train track, about 1780 feet. The new world record stands at 3343 feet! It took 42 minutes to travel the distance. Thanks everyone for sending rolling stock and encouragement. (...) (24 years ago, 23-Aug-00, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.events, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: PNLTC Presents a Guinness World Record LEGO Train Track Display
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(...) I was there today on Friday and a good portion of the setup was complete. Absolutely stunning display! You guys should've seen the CARTONS OF TUBS they had... :) Here are some pictures that I took: (URL) size versions are 640 x 480, and file (...) (24 years ago, 19-Aug-00, to lugnet.events)
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| | Re: PNLTC Presents a Guinness World Record LEGO Train Track Display
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One small 'nit' to pick: That's not a "suspension" bridge, it's actually a "cable-stayed" bridge. Similar idea, but different implementations. A true suspension bridge would have two (or four) main cables, with vertical 'suspenders' between the main (...) (24 years ago, 18-Aug-00, to lugnet.events)
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(...) The ZNAP bridge is 22 feet long and is a true suspension bridge. The end pieces are weighted with 20 pounds of pennies each! A big WOW to Wayne for building this monster! _ _ Scott Smallbeck smallbeck@contactics.com (24 years ago, 18-Aug-00, to lugnet.events)
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(...) Dear LEGO: How much to buy straight track by the case? ( (URL) ) I'm *sure* the GMLTC would be HAPPY to buy a case or two... JohnG, GMLTC (24 years ago, 18-Aug-00, to lugnet.events, lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Cool layout! How long is that SNAP bridge from pillar to pillar? Ben (24 years ago, 18-Aug-00, to lugnet.events)
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Wow! Thanks for all those pics! Its the only way I'm going to get to see this event. I'm one of the unfortunate PNLTC members that is only attending by proxy... I've got all my stuff going up, but I'm unable to be there in person this weekend. I (...) (24 years ago, 18-Aug-00, to lugnet.events)
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(...) I think I can make make it! Looking forward to my family's spur of the moment trip from Spokane. (...) I'm only 12, but if there's anything I could do, count me in. My dad has a digital camera if you need it, but it looks like you've allready (...) (24 years ago, 18-Aug-00, to lugnet.events)
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Today my son and I went to see the PNLTC Track being setup. I've been taking pictures on and off, and have just uploaded them to (URL) people who are interested in seeing a little more detail of what is going on. -- David Schilling (24 years ago, 18-Aug-00, to lugnet.events, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.wa, lugnet.loc.us.or)
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Wow! Wow! Wow! That's one BIG layout... Love how you spelled out the club name "PNLTC" in track! Build on... Robin W. GFLTC (...) (24 years ago, 18-Aug-00, to lugnet.events, lugnet.trains)
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