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Well, I took a Break yesterday from Lego and decided to get in alittle Troublemaking. I was outside playing with my Potato GUN. Anyway, I did some finishing touches on the Steam Train, "The Dutchman". I want to Thank John for the name (Came about in (...) (26 years ago, 2-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ny.syr)
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| | Re: Time to get acquainted...
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(...) Yup, that's the place. I don't get to Syracuse often, but around Christmas they still had one Pirate set and a Dark Forest Fortress, as far as I recall at MRSP although perhaps a little higher. The Dark Forest Fortress is going for more than (...) (26 years ago, 31-May-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ny.syr, lugnet.loc.us.ny.uti)
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(...) I (...) real (...) If you're talking "small World" at Shoppingtown, no, they have Overpriced junk. Basically time losers, Robo force and some UFO. Junk to me at least, but my bean is western, so... -John Rudy (...) (26 years ago, 30-May-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ny.syr, lugnet.loc.us.ny.uti)
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| | Re: Time to get acquainted...
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I'd be up for such a get-together; John's place in Syracuse sounds like the most logical (central) place to meet. (...) see (...) I could bring a few original models, or perhaps my 12V setup (it isn't that big, just track and trains). (...) I think (...) (26 years ago, 30-May-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ny.syr, lugnet.loc.us.ny.uti)
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| | Re: 4-8-8-4 Followup (98% Done)
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(...) Heheh, Flying Dutchman of Lego trains, I like that. Thanks for the idea,It will now be called the "The Dutchman" (...) Heheh, I spent the entire Memorial Day Weekend on this, No breaks but lots of Beer! (...) Testing proved very successful. It (...) (26 years ago, 30-May-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ny.syr, lugnet.trains)
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| | New MOC Pics
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After visiting Steve this past weekend (hello, GMLTC guys!), I finally have some pictures of some of my MOC's, mainly a German-prototype steam train. I've banged together a web page at (URL) (26 years ago, 30-May-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us.ny.syr) !
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| | Re: 4-8-8-4 Followup (98% Done)
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(...) I will admit the train does look a wee-bit odd without anyone running it = ) (the flying Dutchman of Lego Trains?) I spent alot of time coming (...) Hey when you get 98% of the design and construction done in 24-48 hours...you are way ahead of (...) (26 years ago, 30-May-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ny.syr, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 4-8-8-4 Followup (98% Done)
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(...) I will admit the train does look a wee-bit odd without anyone running it = ) (the flying Dutchman of Lego Trains?) I spent alot of time coming (...) Hey when you get 98% of the design and construction done in24-48 hors...you are way ahead of (...) (26 years ago, 30-May-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ny.syr, lugnet.trains)
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Hi John and Kevin - I'll jump in on this as well... (...) - here's my LUGNET member page too: (URL) (...) This interests me as well... (...) My models don't last very long, and become part of train layouts eventually, I guess, so there's an entropy (...) (26 years ago, 30-May-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ny.syr, lugnet.loc.us.ny.uti)
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| | Ebay Lego 9V Train Tracks & Parts Lot
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Just thought I would share this with my friends here, Looking for some Spare Train Parts? Check out item #344969607 Wayne (26 years ago, 30-May-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ny.syr)
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| | 4-8-8-4 Followup (98% Done)
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Well I am 98% done with Version 1. The only thing I have left is the Conductor Control Room for my Minifigs. I didn't built it because I am trying to make it as close to the real thing as possible. I spent alot of time coming up with a creative look (...) (26 years ago, 30-May-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ny.syr) !
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| | Re: Steam Train (4-8-8-4)
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(...) is (...) a (...) and (...) follow-ups to: lugnet.trains Frank (26 years ago, 29-May-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ny.syr, lugnet.trains)
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I started this project because its a good way to merge multiple technics. The Concept to get something of this size around a curved, and/or Switched track is a chore. I looked at some of the technics others have used. For some reason everyone went a (...) (26 years ago, 29-May-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ny.syr)
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| | Re: Time to get acquainted...
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John Robert Blaze Kanehl wrote in message ... (...) my (...) Rochester (...) A a more geographically-centered location, the site you suggest sounds good. I still would like to have an event at my home sometime, but it does not have to be our first (...) (26 years ago, 29-May-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ny.syr, lugnet.loc.us.ny.uti)
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(...) I would be open to this...I am interviewing for new jobs, often without much notice...but I would be interested... (...) I am divided amongst projects right now...all i various stages of development...none really finished...but I do have one 2 (...) (26 years ago, 29-May-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ny.syr, lugnet.loc.us.ny.uti)
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| | Re: OH YEAH!!!!! (More Success)
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(...) I have had similar issues w/ the same parts (different project, same idea)...I ran out of black slope bricks I needed to complete roofing my structure, so I switched to large black plates and increased the size of the roof 50% ....not always (...) (26 years ago, 29-May-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ny.syr)
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| | I'm back....
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I took a couple days and went to a friend's cottage to party and relax... On my way back I stopped at TRU for a goof (it was just before closing). TRU at Great Northern had the new Star Wars ATT and MTT, along with a couple Race theme sets. The (...) (26 years ago, 29-May-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ny.syr)
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| | Re: OH YEAH!!!!! (More Success)
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(...) I like it! It looks imposing in the 2nd pic. That is a good blending of the original retrostation and your model. Alan (URL) (26 years ago, 29-May-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ny.syr)
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| | Stopped by Carousel, not much, but...
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I was in Kay-bee at the giant eyesoar by the beautiful [1] Onondaga lake, not many old sets, but they did have: (URL) Castle for $40.00 or so along with witches windship for $6.00(seems steep to me). I am strapped for cash [2] right now, so I (...) (26 years ago, 28-May-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ny.syr)
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I took all suggestions into account and looked through my stuff to see if I could extend the top. I did have enough, however I need to change the roofing size. I thought I had enough Black 25 degree slopes, I only really had enough for the top and (...) (26 years ago, 28-May-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ny.syr)
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