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Following some informal discussion at Michael Pratt's Southport show, I intend to kick off the NBLTC with a meeting in mid-January 2002. Everything is up for discussion; the following are some of my thoughts: The new club will be the first formally (...) (23 years ago, 3-Dec-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.trains, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: North British LEGO Train Club
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Tony, This sounds good. Scott A "Tony Priestman" <Tony@you-rang.demon.co.uk> wrote in message news:wdJZ5AA9r9C8Ewv...n.co.uk... (...) (23 years ago, 4-Dec-01, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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"Tony Priestman" <Tony@you-rang.demon.co.uk> wrote in message news:wdJZ5AA9r9C8Ewv...n.co.uk... (...) I like the idea, but despite your intentions, the name does imply that us southerners would be 'outsiders' in some way. If it's open to the whole (...) (23 years ago, 5-Dec-01, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: North British LEGO Train Club
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On Wed, 5 Dec 2001, Huw Millington (<Gnvvux.21I@lugnet.com>) wrote at 18:39:11 (...) From past experience, a UK based organisation would *never* get organised. Rather than claim a UK crown, we're going to start local and get something done. The main (...) (23 years ago, 5-Dec-01, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) Although I would also love to see a UK based LTC, right now it is more important to continue momentum which really calls for regular meetings. If on a national basis we can only all meet up say once every six months, progression will be slow (...) (23 years ago, 5-Dec-01, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: North British LEGO Train Club
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(...) Oy, leave it. I bet you didn't realise one of us was an Islander. Psi (23 years ago, 6-Dec-01, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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"Simon Bennett" <simon.bennett@ntlworld.com> wrote in message news:Gnx98J.352@lugnet.com... (...) If (...) UK (...) course (...) In that case, can we pick on the inhabitants of Kent's delightful Isle of Sheppey instead? See (URL) [stirring] Jono .oO (23 years ago, 6-Dec-01, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) Islander? Didn't they appear in some of the Pirate sets? (no offence intended BTW) Jon (...) (23 years ago, 6-Dec-01, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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"Jonathan Reynolds" <scorch@tinyworld.co.uk> wrote in message news:Gnw548.7Dv@lugnet.com... (...) When put like that, I have to agree. I guess I'd be tempted to do the same if there were enough train-heads near to me. (...) Very good point. (...) (...) (23 years ago, 6-Dec-01, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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"Huw Millington" <hmillington@cix.co.uk> wrote in message news:Gnxz7v.6uD@lugnet.com... (...) What about a - SBLTC (South) - SEBLTC (South East) - HMLTC (Home Counties) or such like? I for one could be tempted into co-operating with others on a (...) (23 years ago, 14-Dec-01, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) Brilliant idea, UKLTC is an ideal utopia, call it what you like. Main thing is we get something started which has potential for national involvement. On a smaller scale, discussions regarding best practise/proposed modules have taken place and (...) (23 years ago, 16-Dec-01, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | NBLTC - baseboard standards
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On Sun, 16 Dec 2001, Jonathan Reynolds (<GoEtCA.8GL@lugnet.com>) wrote at 00:00:10 (...) OK, sorry for the delay - too many Christmas do's :-) After much discussion, crawling about on the floor, measuring, playing with Track Designer (why have I (...) (23 years ago, 16-Dec-01, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: NBLTC - baseboard standards
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For those who are interested in a LTC (local or UK) and who cannot attend the meeting on 19th January, can we please have any comments/suggestions on the following by 18th January as we intend to finalise design standards etc. You input is essential (...) (23 years ago, 12-Jan-02, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) I've got a suggestion about the boards - particularly for those who want to permanently lay one out. Keep the ends of the track half a straight in from the edges of your board. Then, add a loose straight when you bring them together. This (...) (23 years ago, 13-Jan-02, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) Thanks Jason. I don't think we've even considered damage to the tracks when stood on end. Your suggestion would add a little to the baseboard width though, which was ideally going to fit through a domestic doorway without tilting. If we kept (...) (23 years ago, 13-Jan-02, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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