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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)
| | | | | Re: This weekend's logistics and Trades
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| (...) Hi Kevin, Glad to hear you and others can make it from our sister LUGs-the Library opens up at 9AM and I intend to be onsite then. There is no parking immediately outside the Library, but on the side people can park up on the sidewalk and (...) (23 years ago, 8-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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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)
| | | | | Re: train2 rollcall...
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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)
| | | | | Re: train2 rollcall...
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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)
| | | | | Re: This weekend's logistics and Trades
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| (...) I don't want to speak for Calum but here's what happened last time (Train1). Everyone came about 10:15 or 10:30 to Etobicoke. It was me, Martin, and Jeff. And set up took some time...approx. 40 minutes or so.... I don't think we can go in any (...) (23 years ago, 8-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
| | | | | Re: train2 rollcall...
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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)
| | | | | This weekend's logistics and Trades
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| Hi, Just wondering what time everyone (from Ottawa) is planning on showing up at train2 this weekend? Calum, do people show up at 10am for setup, or is setup happening before then and the doors open at 10am for the public? How long did setup take (...) (23 years ago, 8-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
| | | | | Re: train2 rollcall...
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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)
| | | | | Re: train2 rollcall...
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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)
| | | | | Re: train2 rollcall...
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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)
| | | | | Re: train2 rollcall...
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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)
| | | | | Re: train2 rollcall...
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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)
| | | | | Re: train2 rollcall...
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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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| (...) Me too, me too! Who's riding with who? I assume it will be me or Ka-On driving. I'll have to see how much will fit in my car when the modules are done. I decided to scrap my 1x2's and get some more - start all over. I hate building something (...) (23 years ago, 1-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
| | | | | Re: I'll be at train2!
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| (...) If you are looking for good hotels, there are lots of them. If you are looking for inexpensive student residence style hotel that is still resonably nice, check out Neill-Wycik Co-op Hotel. (URL) about a 15 to 20 minute walk from the Library, (...) (23 years ago, 1-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| I will be there. I'm planning on bringing a bunch of red hopper cars. Tim or Jude, if you guys need anything build for the module, like a small building or something, let me know and I'll see what I can come up with. Kevin (...) (23 years ago, 1-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| How many AFOLs are gonna make it? I am coming. :-) Jude (23 years ago, 1-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
| | | | | Re: Train2 Layout, Week3
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| (...) I'll add it in tomorrow, thanks! I'm glad you're doing one...I was thinking about doing a quick and dirty switching yard, but I might have to put it off. I still have to build that side track. Calum (23 years ago, 1-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
| | | | | RE: LEGO Studios for $44.99 at Futureshop
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| I ordered one for me and my boys and a couple for somebody else too. In regards to the one they are sending...I'll believe it when I see it...I've been Futureshocked before :( Bob (23 years ago, 1-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
| | | | | Re: LEGO Studios for $44.99 at Futureshop
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| (...) I got the same email. I feel bad for those I had ordered sets for, but since I'd already ordered a couple for myself, I'm going to keep the single one I get. That is, when I get it. It's still estimated to be 3 or 4 weeks before they get them. (...) (23 years ago, 1-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| (...) Downtown unfortunately is a little pricey. Close would be the Toronto Colony Hotel, the Delta Chelsea, the Metropolitan, and that Quality Inn up on Bloor on the north side of campus. I've stayed in the Delta Chelsea and the Colony, and the (...) (23 years ago, 1-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
| | | | | Re: The rtlToronto Shirt, finally.
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| (...) :-) Nah... With all the upcoming releases like Metroliner, Club Car and 8466, plus all the new and re-issue of Macross and Gundam toys, I really need to keep my job. ^_^; (23 years ago, 31-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
| | | | | I'll be at train2!
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| Hi guys, Well I've decided to go to train2! However, I'm going for the whole weekend, since thats way I can bring my significant other, and that way I'm allowed to go :). I will drop her off with friends while train2 is on... Can any of you (...) (23 years ago, 31-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
| | | | | Re: LEGO Studios for $44.99 at Futureshop
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| Hi all, Just received a letter from futureshop: "We recently had a pricing error for the Lego Studios on our website www.futureshop.ca. This item should have been advertised on our website at $257.99 but was published in error at $44.99." ... "This (...) (23 years ago, 31-Jul-01, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
| | | | | Re: Train2 Layout, Week3
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| (...) Sure. We'll talk next week. Jude (...) (23 years ago, 31-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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