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(...) Picked some up today and have been experimenting--as of now, the wire brushes are better--the bogey doesn't accomodeate the shoes nicely without some heavy mods... i'll keep playing. though! Not sure if those would work without some more (...) (...) (14 years ago, 11-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) WOW! That is awesome. I am going to have to try this sometime in the future. I will suggest some <https://plus43.safe.../p358.html HO pick-up shoes> for the power though. Not sure if those would work without some more invasive modding though. (...) (14 years ago, 10-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.space, FTX)
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Please note, due to the fact that Whackolug is participating with the OBB at the Christmas Train Show at the international Centre in Toronto, the Whackolug dinner meeting has been cancelled. Dinner will resume for December at Angels Diner in Guelph (...) (14 years ago, 10-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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In lugnet.org.ca.obb, John Neal wrote: Snipped (...) Awww John, (all jokes aside) thats very touching. My two are both grown now too, and I totally understand where you are coming from... although, I dont have to share the Lego anymore, and the (...) (14 years ago, 10-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) HEY YOU KIDS! GET OFF OF MY LAWN!!!! Kids these days.... (...) No, the TCLTC is on hiatus right now, ever since the ILTCO NMRA show in Detroit in 08. I have condensed the layout down somewhat to a more manageable size, but without Ross' mind (...) (14 years ago, 10-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) Mmmm my very own BOLD JOHN coupon. Coupon... hmmm, I guess thats what the kids are calling it these days! Hey John, are you still setting up the layout at different events, or now that the strong back (and mind) is in college, do you and your (...) (14 years ago, 9-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) Thanks--I only seem that way 'cause I'm always inspired by the amazing people I hang out with... (...) Why yes... yes yo did get us to strike the show... Then I went home and did this as a result... So, in a way, Chris is totally responsible (...) (14 years ago, 9-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Thanks! I think the pics cover how 'easy' it is to convert the monorail bogeys for power pickups (going to the hobby store today for more inspiration), but if Ross or you (or anyone) has any questions or want additional info, just let me know. (...) (14 years ago, 9-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) I confess. It's only 3 inches......... from the floor! JOHN (14 years ago, 9-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) I've seen it. It's actually a Whopper Jr. Plus it's kind of old and wrinkled. Probably well past its sell by date, it's been in John's pocket so long, unused. Coupons tend to expire. Unused. (14 years ago, 9-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) Totally awesome, Dave! I sent a link to my son, Ross (who is currently attending college); you will soon become, I predict, his new hero! :-) Well played. JOHN (14 years ago, 9-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Well, Janey, when you are hungry for a Whopper, LMK. (Because I have a coupon for one that I could give you). Wait! What were you thinking I meant???? <evilgrin> JOHN (14 years ago, 9-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) snip (...) Awwww thanks! Janey "Red Brick" Wait a minute... is that "artist" line a compliment or an insult coming from you??? Wink. (14 years ago, 9-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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Dave, I am so proud to say I know you. You sir are amazing. I would also like to anounce to the comunity that I got to see Dave build his first working prototype at the hobby show. I should also point out that at 6pm, I told him he had to stop (...) (14 years ago, 9-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) This MOC is amazing to see. I'm glad I got the sneak peak. You are an artist! Chris (14 years ago, 9-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) Im honoured to have a compliment from one of my top 5 favourite builders of all time! Thanks Dave! Janey "Red Brick" (14 years ago, 9-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) Thanks, and actually, I am willing to go as far to say that the ABS version is more tasty, giggle. Janey "Red Brick" (14 years ago, 9-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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(...) Try you local hobby store: (URL) Hornet Hobbies in Toronto (URL) ) Google tells me Modelers Choice in Hamilton carries slot cars (URL) Dundas valley hobbies: (URL) these guys in Burlington: (URL) A> (14 years ago, 8-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.space)
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(...) I did forget to mentinon ,though you can see it in the pics on Flickr, that the brushes for the power pickup almost make the monorail run in 1 direction only-just like the slot cars... if the monorail runs the other way, the brushes will get (...) (14 years ago, 8-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Haven't put a start/stop in, and they were out of the plan anyway.... But I'll try copper taping one soon--there's somethign niggling in my mind that if you left the transformer on full in one direction, that the monorail switch would work as (...) (14 years ago, 8-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.space, FTX)
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