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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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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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(...) Lets put it this way, _nearly all_ my straight track is there, and it makes up about 1/8th of the total track needed. (I have 3 full straights, 4 electric cut ones (full), 2 half straights, 1 1/8th striaght and 1 7/8th straight here (...) (24 years ago, 18-Aug-00, to lugnet.events)
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I think that the web cam is pretty cool! I wish I could be there to help out, but alas, I am stuck at work. I wonder what the record is for longest layout that somebody has at their residence... I know I won't qualify, as my layout isn't even put (...) (24 years ago, 18-Aug-00, to lugnet.events)
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You asked for pictures--you get pictures. The "train geeks" have done it again--this time you'll be able to watch the show "live" on the web. Point your browsers to (URL) and bookmark the site, then check back whenever you get urge to know what's (...) (24 years ago, 17-Aug-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce, lugnet.events)
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(...) The Vancouver Lego CLub contingent (3 or 4 of us) will be there Friday afternoon and all day Saturday, bringing track, rolling stock and buildings, and willing to help. Kevin ---...--- Personal Lego Web page: (URL) Air Market: Limited edition (...) (24 years ago, 17-Aug-00, to lugnet.events)
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Hi Dwayne. I don't have any Train stuff, but I would be glad to come help out and/or shoot some pics with my digital camera. I'll probably shoot some pics anyway :^) LMK if you want some help. I have Friday off work. ~Mark (24 years ago, 16-Aug-00, to lugnet.events)
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| | NALUG announces Lego train show in Edmonton, Alberta
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Northern Alberta Lego Users Group is pleased to announce our first public Lego show. We will have a Lego train layout at the Greater Edmonton Train Show (GETS), organized by the Edmonton Mainline Model Railroad Fellowship. You will find us among (...) (24 years ago, 16-Aug-00, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.events, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca.nalug)
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| | PNLTC Presents a Guinness World Record LEGO Train Track Display
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The Pacific Northwest LEGO Train Club presents a Guinness world record LEGO train track display at the Center House in Seattle Washington. The show is open to the public on Friday and Saturday, August 18 and 19, from 10am to 8pm, and on Sunday from (...) (24 years ago, 16-Aug-00, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.events, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.wa, lugnet.loc.us.or) !
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| | Re: Chicago Legofest Photos
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(...) No problem Tim, Sandys not mad(wink) (...) It's an airport with 20 gates (building at fest is just the rough beginning of one of the gates). Terminal will be made out of 3 century skyways and 2 international jetports. (...) (24 years ago, 15-Aug-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.oh, lugnet.loc.us.in)
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"Thomas Main" <main@appstate.edu> wrote in message news:3997FA20.39E91E...ate.edu... (...) Hehe :) A really hilarious thing - Brandon, Chris, Jameson and I are out behind the church after the fest talking. The building is so you can see the main (...) (24 years ago, 14-Aug-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.oh, lugnet.loc.us.in, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) <snip> (...) Kinda gives a whole new meaning to "First Assembly of God" :) -- Thomas Main main@appstate.edu (24 years ago, 14-Aug-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.oh, lugnet.loc.us.in)
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