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| (...) Cool. We moving 12 time zones as well? Otherwise I get (hmm... carry the one...) 19 hours. Unless you're talking 1:30 PM the day after, which is 43 hours, or the days after that, which is 67 hours. Longer than that and weariness may carry the (...) (23 years ago, 22-Aug-01, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| (...) 6:30 PM BrickWarz to 1:30 PM BrichWarz... (or whenever we get weary-) Yup, a full 7 hrs. of Castle War Gammin’ should be good for one day! (...) Hey, that’ll only work for the BrickWarz zealots! Sincerely, --==Riçhärd==-- You can reach me @ (...) (23 years ago, 22-Aug-01, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
| | | | | Re: Canada Lego Fest ideas
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| (...) 3:30 PM Technic: How to turn your fexible axles into drill bits (with guest speaker, Chris Magno) Benjamin Medinets oh, I nearly forgot, 5:30 PM Train: how to turn your train system into DCC (a workshop for a certain someone in mind... <evil (...) (23 years ago, 22-Aug-01, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
| | | | | Re: Canada Lego Fest ideas
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| (...) If you poll the attendees of rtlToronto/funnelcake1, you'll find people enjoyed THAT more than rtlToronto7 or for that matter, train1. Anyways, what I'm pointing out is that I have positive energy. (...) Hey-I'm not the one who has to put down (...) (23 years ago, 22-Aug-01, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
| | | | | Re: Canada Lego Fest ideas
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| (...) Calum, How is this conversation ANY different than ALL the other times you call me??? this was almost a verbatim conversation except where you typed the word shirt, you could have types funnelcake. and look what happened to THAT! (...) (...) (23 years ago, 21-Aug-01, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
| | | | | Re: Canadian LEGO Fest, the birth of an idea
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| (...) wow....congrats Jude....your post has gone "World Wide".... that is it has made it to Lugnet Home Page (highlighting top stories!!!) very sweet!!! I like the FTX design....nice and starting to look good. Hmmmm....Calum, do you think we can (...) (23 years ago, 21-Aug-01, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
| | | | | Re: Canada Lego Fest ideas (Brick-North)
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| (...) nice....also :) Benjamin Medinets (23 years ago, 21-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
| | | | | Re: Canada Lego Fest ideas
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| <snip> (...) Successfully using ebay? <snip> my specialty!!! (maybe with Tim Strutt as the assistant) ;-) Woohoo!! I think though it would only last about 20 minutes though.....just in time for the next auction to close!!! :) Benjamin Medinets (23 years ago, 21-Aug-01, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
| | | | | Re: Canada Lego Fest ideas
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| (...) Those who post in this thread must attend this event, no exceptions, doesn't matter who posts and where you're from, Boston, Israel, or wherever else, those are the rules. :-P ~Adam (...) (23 years ago, 21-Aug-01, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.nalug)
| | | | | Re: Canada Lego Fest ideas
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| (...) Thanks for info! rtlToronto has a tendancy to be well organized before the event, but the events are deliberately kept unorganized to make it as flexible as possible. Example would be, room bookings, posters, game specs tend to be up and (...) (23 years ago, 21-Aug-01, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
| | | | | Re: Canada Lego Fest ideas
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| (...) Let me all fill you in. (Scene: Calum's cubicle, March 2000. Calum presses the Chris Magno button on his rtlToronto Global Ops Command Hotline Phone *(aka his desk phone) and calls Chris.) Calum: Hey Chris. It's me. Don't you think it's a (...) (23 years ago, 21-Aug-01, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
| | | | | Re: Canada Lego Fest ideas (Brick-North)
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| (...) Yeah, do check it out. The one issue I have with York is hotels. What is the hotel situation like up there? (...) HoserLUG! Yeah, that's it! Bob and Doug Mackenzie Do Lego! :) (...) I think that was called train2 :) Though I do agree, (...) (23 years ago, 21-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
| | | | | Re: Canada Lego Fest ideas (Brick-North)
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| (...) KungFuLug? <G,d,r> KZ MonLUG #3 (23 years ago, 21-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
| | | | | Re: Canada Lego Fest ideas (Brick-North)
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| (...) hmmmm....Richlug is already taken!! I like that Richard-LUG...or how about NewMarketLUG!!? :) (23 years ago, 21-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
| | | | | Re: Canada Lego Fest ideas (Brick-North)
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| (...) I think what Richard meant was the Ontario-Quebec LUGs!!! RtlToronto, ParLUGment, and MonLUG. Benjamin Medinets (23 years ago, 21-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
| | | | | Re: Canada Lego Fest ideas (Brick-North)
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| "Jude Beaudin" <shiningblade@home.com> wrote in message news:GIE6GL.J0r@lugnet.com... (...) we (...) <sarcasm> Maybe Richard-Lug? (or Rich-Lug) should ask for his own group on lugnet.... Then he can try to out do RTL in # of posts........ (...) (23 years ago, 21-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
| | | | | Re: Canada Lego Fest ideas
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| (...) <part taken away by finance minister :-)> (...) even if Montreal is closer to US border that Toronto (by ground at least) thus migth have some attendes from Boston NYC area, we are not a big group yet, and I sure that some of us won't be (...) (23 years ago, 21-Aug-01, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
| | | | | Re: Canada Lego Fest ideas (Brick-North)
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| (...) ParLUGment, rtlToronto and Richard. <g,d,r> Jude (23 years ago, 21-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
| | | | | Re: Canada Lego Fest ideas
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| (...) BrickNorth sound good but SnowBrick, wonderfull. Martin (23 years ago, 21-Aug-01, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
| | | | | Re: Canada Lego Fest ideas (Brick-North)
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| (...) Umm... three Ontario LUGs? KZ MonLUG #3 (23 years ago, 21-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
| | | | | Re: Canada Lego Fest ideas
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| (...) SnowBrick? I don't think we should do that in winter though. (23 years ago, 20-Aug-01, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
| | | | | Re: Canada Lego Fest ideas
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| Hi y'all, As an outsider who's been to two Brickfests, and arranged an event within one of them, I have a few suggestions... of course, I probably wont make it to your fest so these are just totally informal ideas for ya to think about. (...) It (...) (23 years ago, 20-Aug-01, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
| | | | | Re: Canada Lego Fest ideas
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| (...) ya know, I really have to PUNCH you!!!! :) as for CANLUG --(Canadian Lego User Gathering) Other than a BIG hall rented for a few days, with 24/h access, and maybe a breakout room or 2, would the event not run itself? picture this: on one half (...) (23 years ago, 20-Aug-01, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
| | | | | Re: Canada Lego Fest ideas
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| "Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:GIDMHu.DLt@lugnet.com... (...) YES! Must...adhere...to.....clature... Iain (23 years ago, 20-Aug-01, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
| | | | | Re: Canada Lego Fest ideas (Brick-North)
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| Oh man… Looks like I'm gonna have to do some more leg work. Since York is my University, I'll look for possible halls to stage a large event. For both an rtlToronto gathering, and a possible “(Brick-North)” (kinda like Great White North) In (...) (23 years ago, 20-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
| | | | | Re: Canada Lego Fest ideas
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| (...) York...working on it! (...) ~Copy and adapt Brickfests' plan to ours~ Honestly, we should take a -GOOD LOOK- at what the Americans did. Go through their itinerary and uses what’s good and improve on what’s not! We can learn a lot from their (...) (23 years ago, 20-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
| | | | | Re: Canada Lego Fest ideas
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| (...) Unless another group desperately wanted to do it, sure, I suppose we could do it. Actually, I should better say I am willing. I am unsure if others in rtlToronto would be interested in helping. I think Chris would be interested, as long as he (...) (23 years ago, 20-Aug-01, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
| | | | | Re: Canada Lego Fest ideas
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| Some thoughts: -on location: would it be cheaper to host in in a suburb or smaller city outside of Toronto? ie Mississauga, Oakville, or the other way, Oshawa, ? Perhaps even up in North York at York University.. -hotels: Niagara Falls is full of (...) (23 years ago, 20-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
| | | | | Re: Canada Lego Fest ideas
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| (...) So does this mean you are willing to host it or would you prefer Ottawa? (...) I would hope we could get some AFOLs from down east, including the Newfies. :-) Perhaps some people from south of the border. (...) We could share some of the (...) (23 years ago, 20-Aug-01, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
| | | | | Re: Canada Lego Fest ideas
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| (...) I agree that Toronto or SF for that matter is pretty far from Calgary. Considering the drive, it's probably best to get a flight. But as for being just another rtlToronto meeting, I suppose that's true, it's another event in Toronto, probably (...) (23 years ago, 20-Aug-01, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
| | | | | Re: Canada Lego Fest ideas
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| (...) 'Central' no, but if your looking’ for the best area with the most per-capita AFOL then Toronto would be the choice. Honestly, if a Calgury group was active and capable enough to hold the event I'd support it 100%. But something of this size (...) (23 years ago, 20-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
| | | | | Re: Canada Lego Fest ideas
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| I've expanded this thread into local.canada in hopes of more Canadians to voice their opinion. Toronto (or anywhere else in Ontario actually) is quite the distance from Calgary, where I am. It is about 2700 km from Calgary to Toronto, which is a (...) (23 years ago, 20-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca)
| | | | | Re: Canada Lego Fest ideas
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| (...) What to do doesn't worry me, that'll fall into place easily. What worries me is the organization, planning and operation of a large scale event. Some questions that immediately come to mind include: a) How many people we expect. BrickFest 2001 (...) (23 years ago, 20-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
| | | | | Canada Lego Fest ideas
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| What sort of events would take place at a major lego get-together. Those of us (I'm slightly speaking for the group) in Toronto, think there would have to be some sort of major Robotics competition, AND large-scale Train Event/Show. I'm pretty sure (...) (23 years ago, 18-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
| | | | | Re: New MOC : Excavator
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| (...) Pierre, It looks great. I love the tracks. ;-) I may have to build one for my construction site. Jude (23 years ago, 17-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
| | | | | New MOC : Excavator
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| Hi! I've build an excavator with my new chainlinks. :-) Here is what it looks like: (URL) needs some changes but it's a first shot. LMKWYT! Pierre (23 years ago, 16-Aug-01, to lugnet.town, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
| | | | | Re: Salut et Merci!
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| (...) Salut Martin et Iain... Quois? Je n'ai pas praticque pour un long-temps....et je sais un peux francais.... Merci beaucoup pour etais sympas.... Anyways....I hope the Iain has an enjoyable time in Montreal. A demain, Benjamin Medinets (23 years ago, 16-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
| | | | | Re: Salut et Merci!
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| "Martin Legault" <mlegault@nortelnetworks.com> wrote in message news:GI4r0E.CDq@lugnet.com... (...) Iain (...) Je ne savais pas qui Ben ecrire aussi le francais! Il est tres bien a ecrire, mais je ne sais pas au bien. (...) meet (...) I can not wait (...) (23 years ago, 16-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
| | | | | Re: Salut et Merci!
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| (...) Bonjour messieux, Benjamin, je ne savais pas que tu parlais ... oups ecrivais francais :-)et Iain aussi. Yes I remember you Iain, and thanks for the comments, it was a pleisure to meet you again. Martin (23 years ago, 15-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
| | | | | Re: URL for Box car pics?
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| (...) Well, last week we powered up the entire system, encoder, decoder, booster and host PC, ready for test. About that same time, I smelled something burning, and while Mario suggested I move my foot off the soldering iron like I did an hour (...) (23 years ago, 15-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
| | | | | Re: Salut et Merci!
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| (...) Mais oui....ton francais est absolutment formidable. J'espere que tu as un bon temps voyage de Montreal en Novembre. Benjamin Medinets (23 years ago, 15-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
| | | | | Re: URL for Box car pics?
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| (...) Actually worse... I think the better chance is in Ottawa.... hosted by the Canadian die-hard LUG....ParLUGment. That's my theory....it might be in Toronto.... but then costs of registration for the event would be higher. Benjamin Medinets (23 years ago, 15-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
| | | | | Salut et Merci!
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| Salut les ami du LEGO a Montreal! Pour les person qui ne pas souviens, j'ai Iain, et je suis un membre du rtlToronto. Il y a tres bien pour moi qui visite avec les persone qui a voyager de Montreal a Toronto pour la train2. Martin, Kevin, et Pierre, (...) (23 years ago, 15-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
| | | | | Re: Train2 Toronto pictures
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| (...) I can....he (well it) pulled my 8 car metroliner when my engine decided to refuse to go around the corner (sticky bogey-plate) on Saturday. Benjamin Medinets (23 years ago, 15-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
| | | | | Re: Train2 Toronto pictures
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| (...) Hi Joe, Nope, the Amtrack train engine isn't mine, but it is quite beautiful. I believe it was created by Pierre Normandin from Montreal. Can someone else confirm that? Kevin (23 years ago, 15-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
| | | | | Re: URL for Box car pics?
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| (...) No, that wasn't me. I've thought about it, but haven't had time to get around to making one. Lots of ideas. Little time. (...) All the way to TO? It might be possible, with enough notice and what not. Dean -- Dean Husby LUGNET Member #320 (...) (23 years ago, 15-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
| | | | | Re: URL for Box car pics?
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| (...) CN (...) get (...) video. (...) really (...) Hi again, I'm happy that you like my MOC, you can see my 2 CN engine on brickshelf, I don't have much time to put more picture right now. I also took a lot last week-end at train2, will post them (...) (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
| | | | | Re: URL for Box car pics?
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| (...) DCC? Where are things sitting as far as DCC right now? I'm really wanting to get into that. (...) I can't wait to see some up close pics of them. They look fantastic in that video. I've created a CN diesel as well. I'm just waiting for the O (...) (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
| | | | | Re: URL for Box car pics?
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| (...) Hi, To bad I didn't brooth the CN loco I was sure that DCC would work, bur those CN and CP box car are mine. will post some picture on brickshelf latter next week. Martin (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
| | | | | Re: URL for Box car pics?
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| (...) They were from MonLUG. I think they were Kevin Zwicker's, but I'm not positive on that. Kevin? Too bad Martin didn't bring his CN locomotive. Play well. Tim Strutt 8^) (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
| | | | | Re: Train2 report
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| (...) I was browsing the 'recent' list on brickshelf and saw your Train2 stuff. I like your movie footage. Video of the video camera on a train, taking video of a train. That's almost perpetual filming. :-) The second video seems to be corrupt (...) (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
| | | | | Re: URL for Box car pics?
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| (...) They were built by MonLUG or ParLUGment, IIRC. Calum (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
| | | | | Re: TRAIN 2 was awesome!!!!
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| (...) And it and the mountain (er, ah..) both rock! <sorry about that pun> Looks like you guys had a great time from the pics you've posted. Sorry I missed it. ++Lar (23 years ago, 13-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
| | | | | Re: My 101 train2 pictures
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| (...) replying to my own post....YIKES!!!! Anyways...I posted my pictures on brickshelf...(finally)....so here they are: (URL) above link do not have titles for them) (URL) link has titles...and the older pictures from earlier Toronto events). I was (...) (23 years ago, 13-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
| | | | | Re: TRAIN 2 was awesome!!!!
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| (...) Since a lot of people have asked, I worked it out: There are about 4300 green bricks of various sizes; this might be a little lower than you expect due to the large number of mega-bricks: 3 24x12s; about 12 16x8s, some smaller ones, and about (...) (23 years ago, 12-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
| | | | | Re: TRAIN 2 was awesome!!!!
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| (...) I'm sure Iain will put together something amazing--he always does such a good job with it. I'll host it when Iain's ready-and probably take down the train1 and r4-6 videos at the same time. I'm going to archive the train1, robotics4-6 and any (...) (23 years ago, 13-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
| | | | | Re: TRAIN 2 was awesome!!!!
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| (...) Here's Calum's old post with the links for their videos: (URL) just tested and yes the train video is still there. Play well. Tim Strutt 8^) (23 years ago, 12-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
| | | | | Re: TRAIN 2 was awesome!!!!
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| Hi, (...) Just curious, where is the footage for train1? Is it on brickbay or the rtl website somewhere? I haven't seen it yet and wouldn't mind taking a look. Kevin (23 years ago, 12-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
| | | | | Re: TRAIN 2 was awesome!!!!
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| Hi guys, I also have to add that I had an awesome time at train2. The layout was very impressive, however I think Ottawa will need more real estate next time... Perhaps I will have to look at building a module now that I know what to expect. Your (...) (23 years ago, 12-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
| | | | | Re: My 101 train2 pictures
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| (...) I used 4 of them for my personal page. The pics have silly titles and are now numbered (so to give full credit to the poster of the picture). The Link: (URL) also have pictures <gasp> from Yesterday's event...will post them sometime this (...) (23 years ago, 12-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
| | | | | My 101 train2 pictures
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| Here are my 101 pictures taken from train2. First we begin with a few of my place to show the chaos that I left behind. The mess is my living room which I still have to clean up. Then we see Tim's full car packed for the trip and we were off. :-) (...) (23 years ago, 12-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
| | | | | Re: TRAIN 2 was awesome!!!!
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| (...) I enjoyed building the mountain, and I'm glad you liked it. But I think I better call it a 'hill' compared to Jeff's mountain. That was just awesome. I am just in awe of that piece of art. We're not worthy! We're not worthy! (...) Yeah us! (...) (23 years ago, 12-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
| | | | | Re: train2 rollcall...
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| (...) I confirm my presence. I'll bring some rolling stock and vehicles. Martin, j'embarque avec toi et les autres samedi matin. Pierre MonLUG #1 (23 years ago, 9-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
| | | | | Re: ZNAP sets
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| (...) Hi Tim, I am interested. Please bring one or two for me. I might want just the motors, since I have little use for z-nap. Rob (23 years ago, 9-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
| | | | | Re: train2 rollcall...
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| (...) D'oh!!!! That is too bad.....I won a 4565 Freight and Crane Railway in an e-bay auction (go figure), and I sent the payment yesterday.... that will mean I will have ALL the 9V TRAIN sets (metroliner, cargo train, railway express, Load N HAUL, (...) (23 years ago, 9-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
| | | | | Re: train2 rollcall...
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| (...) Well, bring the monorail if you can. It would be cool if you could. As an aside, no I won't be bringing a Metroliner & FRR to Train2. :-( I got an email on Monday asking for my address again because the parcel had been returned to the guy I (...) (23 years ago, 9-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
| | | | | ZNAP sets
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| Is there anybody interested in any of the 3571 Blackmobile with Motor? I imagine many have already got what they needed from clearances, but I am bringing some for Ben, and wondered if anyone else was interested? I figured I'd ask $17 per box. (...) (23 years ago, 9-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
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| "Jeff Elliott" <jeffe@telepres.com> wrote in message news:3B718678.67855F...res.com... (...) Elura. Elura2, actually. :) (Even though I would have prefered the Elura to the 2, but they were the same price... *sigh*) Iain (23 years ago, 8-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| (...) oh, gee. that's too bad. well, I'm off to build a train car. Iain: can i borrow a few of your 16 long beams??? ;) ;) ;) -- Chris Visit my newly revamped walker page @ (URL) (23 years ago, 8-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| (...) That'll trash my tunnel, I imagine :( I think the outside of the curve is OK - those pivots sound like they're near the ends, but the inside corner only has a stud or two to spare. I'll see if I can mod it tonight, but no promises. Jeff E (23 years ago, 8-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| (...) Well I meet the fat 8-wide standard. I should be under 13.2 bricks in height. However I'm more then 50 long. I think the bogy pivit points are at 42 or 44 bump separation. Thats why I say I cut a lot on the corners. Going around a bend two (...) (23 years ago, 8-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| (...) Well, in order to be Eleura-car compliant, we had to be able to pass a fat 8-wide [1]... All my track & bridges on the mainlines can handle a skinny 10-wide [2], 34-long car [3], including the tunnel. My tunnel arches can handle a car that is (...) (23 years ago, 8-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| (...) I will probably bring it along to train 2, It was a prototype design, that I created just to see if it could be built... Ultimatly I would like to have Green or Black windows and green or white doors.... Jeff VW (...) (23 years ago, 8-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| <snip> Mine was far to tall and too wide (8-9 studs) (...) I think that is why the modules are laid out for a reason....approx 4 stud clearance on each side, and 15 studs on the height....but the possible combination of length and width might be a (...) (23 years ago, 8-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| (...) Sorry Jeff for not giving you credit...I guess that's what happens if you show up late for dinner....The train looked beautiful...are you going to use the transparent "wall elements" for the windows, and what are you going to use for the (...) (23 years ago, 8-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| (...) Cool, now to remember that. (rubbing temples) Jeff... Jeff... Jeff... I'll be very surprised if my train can run on the display. I built it for a static display in my place, not to run the rails. I don't have the space to setup even a loop of (...) (23 years ago, 8-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| (...) ... (...) That was ME! I am definatly looking forward to your go Train Derek! Mine was far to tall. and too wide (8-9 studs) ... I hope I have not just started a 6 vs 8 wide debate... Jeff (23 years ago, 8-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| (...) As a follow-up to this, I downloaded the file and played with it a bit on track designer.....it looks way too busy for having the monorail line its slightly interesting though, and I'll have to see what it looks like. I have 2 monorail stops (...) (23 years ago, 8-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| (...) layout. I will try to bring a couple of light aircraft to help populate the airport. I still have to build a train engine and figure out what rolling stock I want to bring - although it sounds like there are a lot of people bringing trains :) (...) (23 years ago, 8-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| (...) Tim, Which way is the train going? (clockwise or counter clockwise) Jude ParLUGment #1 (23 years ago, 8-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| (...) I am going to do what I can to bring the stadium layout, since my monorail set is in its box...in pieces...the cars are together, and the track can be put together in a relatively quick manner....but the stations are apart. it might be (...) (23 years ago, 8-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| (...) Cool!. Do it. I have redesigned my layout to put the airport beside your module and hopefully we can make the two meet up nicely. Here's what mine tentatively looks like now (using Jeff's extra module): (URL) cuts down on the amount of (...) (23 years ago, 8-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| (...) Well then its off to Mel's (most likely), Iain can get his "fix" after!!! LOL!!! Benjamin Medinets (23 years ago, 7-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| "Benjamin Medinets" <bmedinets@excite.com> wrote in message news:GHpGs2.AA6@lugnet.com... (...) he (...) needs (...) I kind of think going over to the park afterword is generally a bad idea, since most people don't have Seasons Passes. $42 is a lot (...) (23 years ago, 7-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| (...) I'm not using standard monorail track, which is why its experimental. That and its not running quite the way I'd like it to yet. Needs more work, but it does run. (...) Actually I don't think anyone has seen my "GO" train, yet. I think you are (...) (23 years ago, 7-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| (...) I am pretty sure that there will be room....we have room in there to have our layout, have a puppet show (yes...there is puppet show "stage" in the conference room(s) there), set up tables for the catalogues (and brochures), t-shirts (which (...) (23 years ago, 7-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| I've finally figured out what I'll be able to bring, and how to bring it. Here's what I plan to bring: 2 engines, 1 tender and 3 cars, 6 wide sets. 1 engine, 3 passenger cars, 8 wide creations. 1 experimental monorail with a loop of track. I was (...) (23 years ago, 7-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| (...) Cool....even if you stay for an hour after set-up...I think you won't regret it. So if you are coming, are you going to bring rolling stock? I liked your trains!!!! Anyways....that might be a lot of travelling back and forth. And you know the (...) (23 years ago, 7-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| (...) k, here's my tentative plan, based on how much sleep i get and how much i feel like driving all over the place. the wedding's at 2 p.m. so i will (tentatively) be showing up to help with the setup in the a.m. then i plan to stay until the last (...) (23 years ago, 7-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| <snip> (...) I am bringing one from last time, and one more that I just got this past week...bringing my total to 2 twin tank cars!! (that is 5, even without Tim's cars....at least 11 with!!!) <snip> Rolling Stock: a) Freight Train I will bring at (...) (23 years ago, 5-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| (...) I'll be there. I'll have some rolling stock with me. Pierre and Luc will be coming too. KZ MonLUG #3 (23 years ago, 5-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| (...) Jeff, yes I could definitely use the BURP's. Sorry I haven't gotten around to getting them from you yet. I guess evenings are best to pick them up? How about this evening (Thurs)? As for the time, it's a little here, a little there, while I (...) (23 years ago, 2-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| (...) I'll endeavor to bring my chapel, the BrickWarz rules an' the Big LEGO sign… I recall T1 when I said that this is gonna be big, but T2... well this will be huge! -R (23 years ago, 2-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| (...) Jude is right, I will be up North in Penetanguesene...spe.....Georgain Bay. I will be leaving early from there that morning to make it to the show. I might be able to fit a module in...We might have a little room. I do not think I will be (...) (23 years ago, 2-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| (...) Will be there with a few rolling stock. Tim are you bringing your twin tank convoy? I'll bring 2. What about the other MonGol... er MonLUGois. Those of you who want to ride with me please confirm before thursday next week, I'll leave a 7 (...) (23 years ago, 1-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| I'll be there, with three blank modules (well, of course the track will span them). I've got ideas floating around in my head (and on paper) for a three-car articulated trainset for short-duty commuter hauls. :-/ Iain (23 years ago, 1-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| (...) Yes you are. :-). The last I heard from Jeff is he is planning on attending because he and Sue will be in the GTA camping that weekend. I guess this means we can pack the back seat. <grin> Jude ParLUGment #1 (23 years ago, 1-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| (...) No problem. I thought you might have been car-pooling with us, so if there's one less person then there's a little more room for layout stuff. So I guess I'll be driving then Jude. Jeff Brundige, are you planning to attend? Play well. Tim (...) (23 years ago, 1-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| (...) Sorry guys but I will be driving with my mom so space is tight in my car. I also have a very tight shopping schedule near Markham on Sunday. I can carry one or two modules on the back seat if necessary. My trunk is always full when I return (...) (23 years ago, 1-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| (...) I haven't left much room in the present layout for buildings, but there is one strip that can accomodate some. I figured Jude's apartment, and maybe 1 or 2 of my houses, and then if you or Jeff have anything. Now that's just what fits on my (...) (23 years ago, 1-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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