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(...) Would/has anyone ever do/done that? --Todd (27 years ago, 5-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj)
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| | Re: Train Module at BayLUG
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(...) Why do this? Just match the heights! If the top of the GMLTC module is the same height as the PNLTC module you're all set. However... hmm. there may still need to be a transition because PNLTC modules have fixed height legs. So do GMLTC (...) (27 years ago, 5-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: Train Module at BayLUG
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(...) Well, they're a 1/2 million **train windows** and monorail motors, and macaroni bricks, and forest wench torsos, see... not basic bricks like one would need by the tens of thousands. Plus there's also the time issue. But ya, I probably ought (...) (27 years ago, 5-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: Train Module at BayLUG
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(...) I got the lattice structure that is used in the GMLTC from John Gerlach. He sent me a .bmp file that showed how it goes together. I made the power controller cutouts myself, but they look pretty close. Then only change I made was to make my (...) (27 years ago, 4-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: Train Module at BayLUG
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(...) I'm interested to get more technical details, and I'd love to post a definitive instruction page for building the tables on BayLUG ala the page I did for the PNLTC design, ((URL) What are the chances we could make a 'transition table'? Take a (...) (27 years ago, 4-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: Train Module at BayLUG
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(...) Na. I already know and I have the bloody knuckles to prove it. just kidding. Seriously, how do you know you're on the right track? While John G posted some of the details regarding modules (2x3 of the 15 inch base plates, track insets, how (...) (27 years ago, 4-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: Train Module at BayLUG
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Agreed, November would be better, IMHO Paul Sinasohn (27 years ago, 4-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: Train Module at BayLUG
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(...) I'm interested, though it's only fair to say I won't be there this time. Yet, put this in your pipe and smoke it: what about having a train-themed meeting for November? Note that I'm replying to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf in hopes that even more (...) (27 years ago, 4-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Train Module at BayLUG
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Would people be interested in seeing how the GMLTC modules are made? I am working on one and am trying to finish it before the BayLUG meeting. I would prefer to hear that people are actually interested, though, as it is really putting me under the (...) (27 years ago, 4-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: NMRA National Convention in San Jose
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(...) 2000 in San Jose? 25 miles from my home? Who else will be coming! :-) My round house should be ready by then, but I'm set up on the PNLTC modular table foundation. Hopefully we can get a few more table modules together by then! GMLTC could (...) (27 years ago, 29-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj)
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| | RE: Next BayLUG Get-Together in August 1999
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Hi All, Ross and I are in Europe (with family) 'till the 10th. so the 14th is obviously better for us! Mark (...) (27 years ago, 9-Jul-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.oak, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.con)
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| | Re: Next BayLUG Get-Together in August 1999
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(...) day (...) Ooo superfortress :-) A couple of people have expressed their desires for earlier times. IIRC the last meeting started at 10am. Can the Fukaya Room be booked as early as say 9am? I know it might seem like a long day, but if we quit (...) (27 years ago, 8-Jul-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.oak, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.con)
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| | Re: Next BayLUG Get-Together in August 1999
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(...) I know that my preference would be the 7th. I could probably go the 14th, though if it was early enough, ie, pre-noon. I have plans for the evening of the 14th. Of course, I'm just excited to be able to actually go to one this time. The day (...) (27 years ago, 8-Jul-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.oak, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.con)
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| | Re: Next BayLUG Get-Together in August 1999
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(...) So far I've heard nothing against August 14. I'm still lobbying for it. But I'm always saying things. I'd like to hear from more folks. (...) I don't know how far in advance rooms get typically booked there. But I have nothing against meeting (...) (27 years ago, 8-Jul-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.oak, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.con)
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Well, we have two proposed dates, both on Saturday: August 14, or August 7. I can make either date . Who wants to choose?) I've seen a couple requests for returning to Fremont, if the Fukaya Room at the main library is available. (I haven't (...) (27 years ago, 8-Jul-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.oak, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.con)
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| | Next GTG date (was Re: BayLUG now on KTVU BayInsider website)
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I'd like to change my vote to Aug 14 cuz there stands a chance I might be away that weekend. I know Mark Benz has said that the 14th was better for him too. Is the Fukaya Room still open on that date? -Tom McD. (...) (27 years ago, 7-Jul-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.oak, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.con)
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| | Re: BayLUG now on KTVU BayInsider website
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(...) I would REALLY love to have the date of August be the one we stick with! I'll be going back to class a few weeks after that! Dave (27 years ago, 7-Jul-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.oak, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.con)
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| | BayLUG now on KTVU BayInsider website
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Well, it took a bit of work, but we have a couple of basic pages on (URL) but I can't load it with Internet exploder 5.x (however, Netscape works fine). Let me know what you think of the pages. So, I can't explain the failure, since I'm using (...) (27 years ago, 18-Jun-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.oak, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.con)
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| | Grab bags at LEGOFest
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Well, the grab bags have come together, and I hope people like them! This time the $10 bag features about $18-worth of LEGO -- about a 45% discount off MSRP! In addition, these bags will have: -- 4 or 5 minifigs per bag, -- green, tan, grey, dark (...) (27 years ago, 21-May-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.oak, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.con)
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| | Re: Trains at "Quarterly" Meeting?
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I'll be bringing a bunch of track, and a few switch/points, as well as a few engines and rolling stock. Others are welcome (and encouraged ;-) to bring their cars to run as well! In addition, I'm planning to bring a VHS video player, and show the (...) (27 years ago, 14-May-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.oak, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.con)
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