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(...) The bad guys should always outnumber the good guys. (25 years ago, 18-Jun-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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| | So Long, Minneapolis! So Long, GMLTC!
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It has been a lot of fun. Made some good friends, saw some amazing things, learned a lot, taught a little. I plan to visit twice in July, once for the wedding and once for the NMRA convention. Who can say when I'll be back but it's very possible... (...) (25 years ago, 18-Jun-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: Fright Force on sale at TRU
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Mike Timm wrote in message <376be487.3950549@Lu...et.com>... (...) I've been seeing the Fright Knights sets on this sale at TRU since at least April. I probably need to pick up a few more, though if I'm not carefull, my Fright Knight army will be (...) (25 years ago, 18-Jun-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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| | Fright Force on sale at TRU
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As the title above states, 6031 Fright Force is on clearance at TRU for $2.97. They also had the 6007 Bat Lord for the same price as well as the 6716 Weapons Wagon and 6706 Frontier Patrol. I know that the Wild West sets have commonly been reported (...) (25 years ago, 19-Jun-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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| | Re: Train tables
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Paul Foster wrote: > (...) Yes, unless one built some sort of "wye" module, all the modules in use must form a single closed loop (in the meta sense) to allow continuous running. (25 years ago, 7-Jun-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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(...) But you still have to have an even number of modules, right? So "A" module under construction will only replace one of Conan's modules until another module can be paired with it? (25 years ago, 7-Jun-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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(...) Oops. Yeah, well, waddya expect-- I'm just a rookie...d:-) -J2 (...) (25 years ago, 6-Jun-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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| | Re: Train tables
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(...) understand the (...) *each* (...) studs in (...) John, you've got that backwards. 4 studs to the outside track, 2 studs between the tracks. (And 20 bricks + 1 plate above the baseplates! <grin>) <much more snipped> J1 (25 years ago, 6-Jun-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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(...) Naa. Neither approach is **better**. They are just different. (...) Sure. To do a PNLTC module base takes some wood, some paint, some hardware. 100 bucks at most, and that's no doubt high. Then there is the track itself, as well as the (...) (25 years ago, 6-Jun-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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(...) Actually, yes the track pops out at exactly the same place on every module, 2 studs in for the outside loop, and another 4 studs in after that for the second loop. (...) Well, they don't *have* to, it's just much easier that way. If y'all are (...) (25 years ago, 5-Jun-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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It seems to me that there are two fundamental differences between the PNLTC and the GMLTC. Even though I live within I hour of the GMLTC, it would be almost impossible for me to build my own module and just show up at some of the GMLTC train shows (...) (25 years ago, 5-Jun-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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Maybe I'm taking this the wrong way. See comments below (...) Well, it's almost from scratch. We work on a table arrangement and a track plan for each show so we have a "schematic" to work from to ease on setup. Some of us have pre-built modules, (...) (25 years ago, 5-Jun-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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(...) One nit of clarification-- the module is designed to *remain* on the plywood table, and it is transported as one unit. You *could* pick up a module free of support, but that's dicey business, given how long it takes to put them together in (...) (25 years ago, 4-Jun-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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(...) There are two competing philosophies here... PNLTC has tables. They put their tables together and they build the layout "from scratch" each time, putting track together and buildings down, etc. onto a brown or green colored table. At least (...) (25 years ago, 4-Jun-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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(...) More like using up all those *sizes* nobody likes. Our outer walls are always red; inner yellow. The inside is basically 2x2 towers fortifies every 5-6 rows with a layer of 2x4s. It's very sturdy:-) We *only* use 2x4s on the outer walls, but (...) (25 years ago, 4-Jun-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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John, Is there some reason to put 20 levels of bricks other than to use up all those bricks in colors nobody likes? The only thing I can think of is so that you can drop down 20 layers to make a subway, but it seems cheaper to just build a platform (...) (25 years ago, 4-Jun-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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john, the secret to ascii art is to use a fixed width font (such as courier) of course, those of us who use ie5 might have trouble viewing this ascii art done with the 'correct' fixed width font because the #@$%&* program refuses to display it in (...) (25 years ago, 4-Jun-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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lol I just saw my beautiful ascii art-- Is there a secret to keeping stuff straight? -John (...) (25 years ago, 4-Jun-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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| | Re: Train tables
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Mike- At the GMLTC, we use about a 30 x45" table (= to exactly 6 large gray baseplates) with metal folding legs. Our newest tables flare out to give us more room (6" IIRC): ___...___ l l l l l l l l l l l____l____l____l____...____l____l l l l l l l (...) (25 years ago, 4-Jun-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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Good idea! Steve Berry wrote: <Do a press release> (...) (25 years ago, 26-May-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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John or anyone else, Has the NMRA put any restrictions on the folks who are organizing the appearance of LEGO trains at the National Convention (i.e., not allowing you guys/gals to promote your setup individually/separate from the NMRA)? If no (...) (25 years ago, 26-May-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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(...) I am already in contact with MR:-) (...) (25 years ago, 26-May-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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John Neal wrote in message <374B2E27.28F2A8F2@u...st.net>... (...) 3 cheers!!! I hope we'll be seeing a picture or two, or even an article, in Model Railroader. Frank (25 years ago, 26-May-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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(...) Well, Frank, I can tell you this: The layout we will be taking to the NMRA National Convention is going to be spectacular-- you can be sure we will be giving it our best shot to wow them:-) -John (...) (25 years ago, 25-May-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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| | Re: Piece sorting (was: building exhaustion)
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(...) Those red/yellow ones are from BASIC 3+ range, and have set numbers from 3xx (365?) range, if I remember correctly. Selçuk (25 years ago, 24-May-99, to lugnet.storage, lugnet.admin.database, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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Larry Pieniazek wrote in message <37481559.6A62EB56@v...er.net>... (...) The K-Mart set is 2146 (recently added to the DB). Our local K-Mart has a good size stack of these still. If someone is interested in my buying them for them, let me know. (...) (25 years ago, 24-May-99, to lugnet.storage, lugnet.admin.database, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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| | Re: Piece sorting (was: building exhaustion)
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(...) The red ones are a different set number - donpt have it off-hand, but they were 3-5 basic sets. (...) I have a bunch of the red/yellow ones as well. Those yellow baseplates are pretty useless. (...) I had that problem a few times, but found (...) (25 years ago, 23-May-99, to lugnet.storage, lugnet.admin.database, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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(...) Ya. that's the form factor all right. But it's blue with green baseplates. the one Conan has scads of (he does have some of the blue) is red with yellow baseplate covers. Does it have a different set number and is it categorised in a (...) (25 years ago, 23-May-99, to lugnet.storage, lugnet.admin.database, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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| | Re: Just got back from TRU . . .
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Hmmm I'm sensing a pattern. I, too, just returned from 2 different TRUs (Bloomington and Burnsville) and found no Anakin's Pod racers, and only 1 Sith fighter (which Larry P quickly snatched up:-/) Most were there for the <shudder> non-Lego stuff (...) (25 years ago, 3-May-99, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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| | Twin Cities garage sale season
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FOTD: 5-quart ice cream pail full of miscellaneous Classic Space for $2.00 at a garage sale this morning in Maplewood... I quadrupled my supply of blue slopes in one shot! This Saturday 050199 is the annual Maple Grove community garage sale on (...) (25 years ago, 30-Apr-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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| | Re: GMLTC to show at NMRA Nat'l Convention
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(...) Old Polish folktale, actually: Seems this thief was caught redhanded. He was brought in front of the king and the king sentenced him to death. The thief, pleading for mercy, claimed that he could teach horses to sing, and that further, if the (...) (25 years ago, 25-Apr-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp, lugnet.trains, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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| | Re: Star Wars LEGO (Classic)
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Hey, thanks, Mike! Because of your heads up last time I got the first five sets at Kohl's 20% off:-) I think I will go to the TRU in Bloomington (don't know yet if they are planning to be open). Lego Late night minifest at 12:15 at a TRU anyone? (...) (25 years ago, 24-Apr-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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I was at the TRU in Minnetonka tonight and they had about two-dozen each of both the X-Wing and Snow speeders. No ep. 1 sets but there was a sign in the window saying that they will be open at 12:01 on May 3 in the window. Mike (25 years ago, 24-Apr-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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(...) Ok, John didn't bite, what joke? (25 years ago, 24-Apr-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp, lugnet.trains)
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Last time I looked at the map, Michigan fell into the "greater Midwest" category....and, what the heck, you *actually could* visit your sister, too;-) (...) (25 years ago, 23-Apr-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp, lugnet.trains)
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(...) It is difficult to predict that far in advance.(1) But the probabilities are improving. I'd be comfortable at this point stating that there is a 1 in 3 chance, which is a lot more than I would have said 4 weeks ago. 1 - which reminds me of a (...) (25 years ago, 23-Apr-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp, lugnet.trains)
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(...) I suppose I could claim I was visiting my sister and her family... Steve (25 years ago, 23-Apr-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Are you still going to be around? I marking it down on my calendar now to be there. Maybe some other folks would be willing to schedule a visit to the area and we could have a Lego Fest. (25 years ago, 23-Apr-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Not THAT far of a ride... :-) (25 years ago, 23-Apr-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp, lugnet.trains)
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This is great. Wish I could be there to see it! Steve (...) (25 years ago, 23-Apr-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp, lugnet.trains)
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