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(...) I think that neither track nor rolling stock will be issues. Where there will be problems are person power (setup/teardown, minding the display) and scenery, all the non trainy bits that make it a nicely modelled display. We'd love to have you (...) (24 years ago, 21-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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(...) Studs has around 6 people? the mugs are keen maybe two of them, assume half the Studs can't make it on a given day and a MUG is sleeping, that's still 3-4 people. The layout won't require 2 to operate (one imagines) so, we should be right. The (...) (24 years ago, 21-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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(...) I would help if: A.I lived in sydney and B.I accually owned some lego trains I cant do much about A but if I wasnt flat broke I would snag one of those fancy freight trains to rectify B. (24 years ago, 21-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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(...) Are you thinking a public test run or a home thing? (...) Because admission is charged and there AMRA doesn't take a huge cut, there's some for everybody (of course commerecial and semi-commercials have to pay by the sqmetre) (...) Of course (...) (24 years ago, 21-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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(...) Perhaps we could talk to Michael from ozbricks.com about a LegOz frequent buyer scheme... He seems to have the parallel import thing happening okay. On a less hopeful note: (...) My take on it is this: 1. I'm a member of STUDS (capitalised, (...) (24 years ago, 21-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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With much thanks to PW I'll shortly be in possession of this set. Thanks to all who offered to help out. Deidre drb@tasmail.com (24 years ago, 21-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.au)
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(...) Do we have enough personpower to cover this amount of time, considering two persons would have to be there at any one time to cover toilet breaks and food/drink breaks. (...) I can see us going to a lot of expense and trouble setting this (...) (24 years ago, 21-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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(...) Better late then never...sometimes.. (...) Bedsheets nailed to something! (...) In keeping with the "toy" and "kids" sledging we'll recieve there, do you think we could get by with a super soaker? a big one though. (...) Yes a Test run is (...) (24 years ago, 21-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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Despite my complaint that I had not heard from AMRA-NSW, the information arrived in the post today. The important info and relevant questions associated with particular issues follow. Dates and times Fri 28sep 11-1 set up Sat 29sep 9-6 exhibition (...) (24 years ago, 21-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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(...) LA aren't getting more. Are either of you (Ross or Pete) willing and able to pick up a set for me please? If so please email. Thanks Deidre (24 years ago, 20-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.au)
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(...) The ones I saw were at a TRU as well, so should be the same price as Rosco. Maybe it's cheaper to wait until LA gets another shipment, hopefully your train doesn't get bored in the meantime, that's only if it's a really useful engine. (24 years ago, 20-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.au)
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(...) I wish! The Aussie dollar is worth 49-point-something US cents so we're looking at around $A56 anyway and then there's international shipping on top (not to mention fees for exchange). Cheaper and easier to get them here in Australia, thanks (...) (24 years ago, 20-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.au)
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I asked him. And he said he's free at this stage and is likely to come along. Though not knowing him well, he might just be saying that to get rid of me. I'll confirm with him a bit later on. Santosh *Unless I'm very much mistaken, YES I am very (...) (24 years ago, 20-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.au)
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(...) How urgent is your need? If you could stand the shipping time, it might be cheaper to get someone in the US to get them for you and ship them (I'm not sure, they are $27.99 USD, but if you were after more than one set, it might work...) That (...) (24 years ago, 19-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.au)
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(...) No, LA don't have them and apparently are not getting more. When they did have them they were selling them for $50.50 including postage (that's a reference point and not a gripe about $57 :) ) (...) Yes please! Thanks guys, Deidre (...) (24 years ago, 19-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.au)
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I know there's a set at TRU chadstone - been there for 6 months. I keep hiding it behind other things just in case they decide to put in in a discount bin 8?) About $57. Can't you get them from LA? ROSCO Peter White <aztekium@optusnet.com.au> wrote (...) (24 years ago, 18-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.au)
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(...) While I'm not yet altogether happy with the new homepage yet (gotta work on a primary graphic), the rest of it came together more easily than expected. (URL) there's plenty of space, I can get back to the October and January BrikWars for (...) (24 years ago, 18-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.org.au)
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(...) Yup, that would be me... (...) Emailing now... Richard Still baldly going... (24 years ago, 18-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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G'day all, Just thought I'd better do my job while I've got some time to do it...The dates for the next 2 gatherings are [those considering attending the 'interstate' gathering, please read end of post.]: Sunday April 22: Pascoe Vale south [as per (...) (24 years ago, 18-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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(...) 3m (...) consider (...) Done. Have a look here (URL) is just a start. I'm thinking the person running the trains is in the gap right of centre, if there's enough room, with easy access to all points & branch lines. Town layout is just an (...) (24 years ago, 18-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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Afternoon all, After fun and games with deaf ISPs, and flirtations with bannered hosting, Port Block, Port Block Yards and Studs are to move to new and more luxurious accommodations over the next week. The Especially Cross Piratical Space Dudes, (...) (24 years ago, 18-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.org.au)
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(...) I'm sure I have seen these in stores, do you want a price ? pete.w (24 years ago, 18-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.au)
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Hello all, I'm looking for System Trains set 4531 Manual Points with Track (9v), new or used. If used, must be in excellent condition and fully functional, box would be nice but is not essential. Thanks, Deidre drb@tasmail.com (24 years ago, 17-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.au)
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(...) I'd be happy with .au.LegOz. I'd think regional LUG discussion could go in .au.nsw, .au.vic, .au.qld etc, avoiding too much clutter. Does .au.market sound like a goer (pending Todd's okay)? (...) (Belches happily.) (...) My monumental 99.95% (...) (24 years ago, 15-Mar-01, to lugnet.admin.nntp, lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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(...) Hmmm. I'm not sure we need a .au.org. Couldn't we just have .au.LegOz, .au.SLUG, .au.BUG, .au.MUG, etc., with any national stuff just going in .au.LegOz? This forces people to think about which organisation they're posting to / about. (...) (...) (24 years ago, 15-Mar-01, to lugnet.admin.nntp, lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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(...) I like the idea, so I'm piping up now ;~). One of the main reasons we asked for .org.au was to stop Australian .market-style flogs from getting lost in the USian traffic. This was always (IMHO) a fairly awkward solution, and I don't think it (...) (24 years ago, 15-Mar-01, to lugnet.admin.nntp, lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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(...) How about making a simple track layout in Track Designer, say 2 loops, and a small yard. Then we can plan some scenery around it, leaving a hole in the center for people obviously. Martin (24 years ago, 15-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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(...) Well I was thinking it'd be good to just try & do one - James mentioned 4m x 3m - and see what we can put together, so we have a better idea what more we may need in October. Just do all the organising, like tables, any other furniture we may (...) (24 years ago, 15-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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(...) I'm interseted, but we need to know what we are aiming for. I think we need to get the info that James is waiting for before we can go to far. Although it would be fun to just build a great layout and plkay with it. Martin (24 years ago, 15-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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(...) So is there any interest trying to set up a simple layout for June? ie Some trains, a few buildings, streets, maybe foliage, etc? (Heck, maybe even a bridge?) (Note: all references to SLUGs, STUDs, etc carefully obliterated...) ROSCO (24 years ago, 14-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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(...) If you were minifig size, you could mail yourself in a postpak. (24 years ago, 14-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.au)
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(...) If anyone knows of a way I can go to this thing (from perth) for either free or very very little money count me in :) (24 years ago, 13-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.au)
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(...) dream). (...) I think it has to be - I have visions of taking over the driveway ;) (...) (24 years ago, 13-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.au)
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This is getting silly. I hereby formally suggest we call Sydney-siders SLUGs, and get-togethers (no matter what area) StudFests. (SLUGs can call their get-togethers StudFest, SlugFest, Brick-o-rama, WWF, or whatever takes their fancy!!) ROSCO Martin (...) (24 years ago, 13-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.au)
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(...) Yep, the June one is the MUGs (call and event organisation). We would need a long lead in time for a national. Plus the timing would have to suit cheap travel times, outside school hols, not clashing with the annual peach festival being held (...) (24 years ago, 13-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.au)
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(...) Hopefully we can get some ADELUGs over as well. (...) Sounds like a reasonable idea, this would presumably be after the June, SLUG/MUG/BUG/ADELUG/fest. Martin (S) (24 years ago, 13-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.au)
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(...) Maybe it's really a MUGfest. Since it's their home game. How about a national convention in Albury/Wodonga sometime (Syd/Mel-centric). Canberra would be the obvious choice, Albury may be cheaper. (24 years ago, 13-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.au)
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*scratches head* There's a StudFest in Melbourne?¿? In June? Cool Hope I do move to Melbourne and have done so by then! It'll be fantastic excuse to bring my trains with me. Santosh º¿º ™ (j/k) ¯¯¯ (...) (24 years ago, 13-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.au)
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If we're gonna try this, maybe we should try to get a (semi-)serious layout happening in Melbourne for the StudFest in June? Just to give it a go, and see what we're doing wrong 8?) ROSCO James Howse <jehowse@yahoo.com> wrote in message (...) (24 years ago, 13-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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(...) Cool! (...) Next meeting - Monorail? (...) It is available here (along with heaps of others not on Brickshelf): (URL) (S) (24 years ago, 13-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.au)
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