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(...) Oh my. Actually, regarding the polybags: at the Newark TRU, they had some I wanted, but i scanned one and it turned up $1.99. I kinda figured they're all that price, since none of them were marked. I did find a whole bunch of Bandit's Wheelgun (...) (26 years ago, 17-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj)
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(...) <SNIP> Not only that, but the best bargain at TRU would be the little Bags 'O LEGO hangin' round the section on the $0.97 tag. Zounds!! Racers, RES-Q, Knights, Townies, Spacers and Cowboys with parts, accessories and a mini-fig all under a (...) (26 years ago, 17-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj)
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(...) Plenty more? Sounds like somebody has already hit there. I bought like 30+ of these at a local TRU a few months ago and was told then, that someone had mentioned finding some a few months before that. If I were to find them locally I would (...) (26 years ago, 17-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj)
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IF you can get to BART and then take BART to MacArthur, I could pick you up on my way to get David S in El Cerrito.... But maybe by November there will be another person in SF or on the peninsula who could give you a ride...If not, let me know Paul (...) (27 years ago, 16-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj)
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I like this idea too.... Paul Sinasohn who might actually have a train thing to show by February :-) (27 years ago, 14-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj)
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(...) I'm very much interested in going to one of these meetings. I'm not currently a member, but would be willing to pay for a full membership, even though I don't need a web page (have a whole server, see (URL) didn't see a ride page, would (...) (27 years ago, 12-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj)
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(...) So, how many times did you hear the famous line: "I didn't even know LEGO made trains"? <grin> John1 Greater Midwest LEGO Train Club (And by now you know to remove the ".nospam" to reply...) (27 years ago, 11-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj)
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Zonker, Count me in as a train theme day supporter. I will try to have an actual loop done by in modules then, but my work will be increasing greatly when our harvest season comes (110 hour weeks) and I have about 2 1/2 weeks of bulding time before (...) (27 years ago, 11-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj)
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The Fremont Library continued to be a fine place for a public meeting. This time, we found the room set up with only two tables, and lots of chairs facing the windows, so we learned two things; - where the tables are kept, if we need more ;-) - (...) (27 years ago, 11-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj)
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(...) I will also be there, providing somebody can point me towards a map. I will be coming from Fresno. If they can't get me a map, an exact street address will do, as I have mapping software. I am getting close to finishing the base for train (...) (27 years ago, 6-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj)
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(...) Depends on your definition of local. It definitely has happened that someone doesn't want to ship out of their own country, to avoid currency and customs hassles. Typically it's an American seller. Steve (27 years ago, 5-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj)
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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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(...) 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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(...) 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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(...) 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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(...) 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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(...) 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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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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(...) 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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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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