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Re: NALUG takes 2nd at Great Edmonton Train Show
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lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org
Date: 
Thu, 28 Sep 2000 23:44:37 GMT
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Kevin,
With the decals that model really rocks, we would have won first place if the
decals had been on the model at the show!
> 
> > Big Red is my fave engine from your group... nice and beefy.
> 
> A sketch of what it would've looked like if I'd gotten around to applying
> (purists beware) the decals (gasp!) can be found here -
> 
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=15950
> 
> 
> A 6-wide version is pending though. BigRed is too fat to fit most places on
> Michel's layout, so I'll need one that will.
> Unless of course the layout gets a redesign.. ah, 'tis nice to have a dream :)

I intend to rebuild the bridge, how much clearance, widthwise does big red
need?  The first layout I have been playing with, has three bridges, (all
the 30.5 inch size) two for trains and one for monorail.  I can build a simple
second bridge with ZNAP, unless someone in the group wants to mechanize one.
James has offered to improve the tunnel/mountain, I am not sure if he can allow
clearances for 8 wides.  It would probably take "rafters" made of technic beams
to allow the necessary clearance, yet be strong enough to support a roof or
upper level.

Michel



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  Re: NALUG takes 2nd at Great Edmonton Train Show
 
Michel Magnan wrote in message ... (...) one. (...) allow (...) beams (...) Did I here someone say "Technic beams"? :-] There are numerous ways to get the necessary clearance, and Technic beams would certainly do it. Also, the second bridge could (...) (26 years ago, 29-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug)
  Re: NALUG takes 2nd at Great Edmonton Train Show
 
(...) Well considering that train bridges are currently the prime focus of StRuCtures, it's a natural for NALug to showcase them. The simple monorail one at the show last week was a basic concept test - larger and more elaborate ones are on the way. (...) (26 years ago, 29-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)

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  Re: NALUG takes 2nd at Great Edmonton Train Show
 
(...) :) Thankyou! :) (...) Um... Ok, I won't. ;) A sketch of what it would've looked like if I'd gotten around to applying (purists beware) the decals (gasp!) can be found here - (URL) not entirely complete, detail-wise, and the lettering should (...) (26 years ago, 28-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)

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