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(...) We're straight out of modules I think. Is there any way you can build a railyard out of the existing sections of Curve SE and Empty SE (Ben's)? Calum (23 years ago, 14-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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All The Best! Cheers Oliver Play Well "Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:H8I23u.7n5@lugnet.com... (...) born (...) our (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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k, this is what I threw together last night and tonight... (URL) be tweaking it thru the week, but I think it's mostly good :) So there you are! By the way, building real estate is *almost* as much fun as building 'bots--you techies are missing out (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) For an impromptu train yard, I don't think it matters that much for the inch difference--I'll bring my large baseplates and that'll help for the track spanning the drop. Bring 3 or more if ya can :) Dave K (23 years ago, 13-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yes they are 6 of them, how ever not all of them may make it to the show. The are also one inch too short. I'm going to try and get some strips of wood that are 1" thick to prop them up with. But if some one whats to use them it would help if (...) (23 years ago, 13-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) My two odules have all the track bolted down and ready to go. I was referring to the box o' track I may bring to set up an impromptu railyard so we have a place to store rolling stock 'n such. Right now I only have one extra module, but (...) (23 years ago, 13-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I kinda thought we'd put on new trains by setting them at the top of the ramp and letting them zip down on their own. It's called *rolling* stock, right? :D By all means, add a rail yard if you have the time and energy. Right now, I *think* Jeff VW (...) (23 years ago, 13-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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You know, I completely bafflegabbed that message. The joint between Ramp 1 and 2 is exactly *6* bricks. However, that does indeed mean that the joint between the 2nd and 3rd curve segment on that turn is 4 bricks, so we're good. Me not talk so good. (...) (23 years ago, 13-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So I note after looking at the wonderful layout done by Jeff, that there is no place to park all the rolling stock when not in use. So we'll have to put on, and take off the trains when we want to change stuff. But wait, says Dave, I have a box full (...) (23 years ago, 13-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) <snip> We're good then 'cause at the end of my second curve I'm at exactly 4 bricks high :) Then I hand off to you... I have eliminated all landscaping *sigh*, and am in the process of filling the module with misc buildings and forestry. (...) (23 years ago, 12-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Looks great, Dave! Sorry I didn't get back to you earlier about track heights. The joint between Ramp2 and Ramp 1 is exactly 4 bricks elevation. "Standard" track height on the layout is 1 plate (to allow curves, switches, etc). I adhere to the (...) (23 years ago, 12-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Could it be that late 80s music??? (23 years ago, 12-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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<snip> This is what I was going for but I have no time to complete it at all... I'm probably going back to work tomorrow--the first time I'll actually get there since Christmas Eve day, so there's probably a whole bunch of stuff I have to catch up (...) (23 years ago, 12-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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<snip> This is what I was going for but I have no time to complete it at all... I'm probably going back to work tomorrow--the first time I'll actually get there since Christmas Eve day, so there's probably a whole bunch of stuff I have to catch up (...) (23 years ago, 12-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, David Koudys writes: <snip> (...) At the end of the second curve piece of track that leaves my module I'm at 12 plates high. I hope that's good 'nuff for whomevers building the ramp up to Altenberg. I also hope that (...) (23 years ago, 12-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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OK, so much info, so little time. Kate and the Baby are doing very well, and I want to really thank this community for your very kind words of support. Thank you In the past few days I have learned to do most of the same things I've done all my (...) (23 years ago, 12-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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That looks like a very interesting contest. Good job on the graphic Calum. Bruce (23 years ago, 12-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:H8LCq7.C23@lugnet.com... (...) It might be easier to just put a bin in the centre, or something like that. A complicated thing like the truncated pyramid, with compound mitred edges, is (...) (23 years ago, 12-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi folks, Here's an idea that came to me the other day for a future contest: (URL) idea is that you start in your corner, and get onto a truncated pyramidal platform which contain a pit in the center. The center is filled with Lego pieces or (...) (23 years ago, 12-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Way to go Chris and Kate! (Mostly Kate) Rob (23 years ago, 12-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) So does the ramp up to the top platform start at the switch or after the first curve? I'm starting to put something together now. Dave K (23 years ago, 11-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I guess it's time to shop for some Duplo, Scala, and/or Belville! Congratulations Kate and Chris. So when's #2 coming? :) Mario (23 years ago, 11-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) That is wonderful news. Congrats Chris... Abby is a great name... ...and Chris gets a new Legomaniac at his house... just watch out for the first couple years... ;) Ben (23 years ago, 10-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) ??? Shyeah right.... ;) Now Chris has a bona-fidy excuse to act childish ;) Quote to Kate sometime in the near future in the Magno household: "Me? Acting childish?? Just having fun with Abby!" One of my friends, who didn't have kids until he (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Jeff Elliott writes: <snip> (...) Yeah, I got nothin' Well, I have track and baseplates.. I was thinking about getting some of my green bricks together and soing a forest/hill thing as *something*, but the lack o' energy (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Congratulations to the Magno family! So, are we going to see a more mature Chris in the future? :> (23 years ago, 10-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Thanks for informing us Calum! 9lbs 14oz??!! Wow! Chris likes to do everything big! Any idea how long the labour was? Chris indicated on the 8th that Kate was going to be induced that night. Must have been an excruciatingly long labour. Regina was (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Thanks for forwarding the picture links. I have to say (and don't ever tell Katherine and Alexander this when they're older), Abbey is a lot cuter than our kids where at that point. Matthias Jetleb (23 years ago, 10-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'd love to update the land sale, but getting modules finished is more critical at this moment - I'll see if I can squeeze out some spare time. Folks might want to coordinate with Dave -- he's been sick, and his great plans aren't going to (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris Magno" <cmagno@rogers.com> To: <cmagno@rogers.com> Sent: Friday, January 10, 2003 12:20 PM Subject: New Kid on the Block (...) ( Chris, BTW, always always include a picture of the mother. ) (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Dear Abby, Welcome to the world! This is awesome news! All the best! Dave K. (23 years ago, 10-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Congratulation Chris, Kate and Abigail. I'm glad every one is doing well, if a little tired. Well I guess now the real fun begins. Derek (23 years ago, 10-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) 9 lbs 14 oz.... ouch. (23 years ago, 10-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Congradulations Kate and Chris! Abigail is a cool name, I guess the next one will be named Grey then, right? Now you have even more reasons to buy Lego... Well I guess that the Magno house hold will contain some pink Lego after all! ;) Jeff VW (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Weve got it covered, Dave is bringing one, and Matthais is bringing an extra mod (or 2) Jeff VW (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Way cool! 2:30 AM... ouch. Congratulations, Chris and Kate! (23 years ago, 10-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thanks for letting us know! Glad to hear everything went smooth, guys (and 2 gals!). :) Iain (wak wak) (23 years ago, 10-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 From: "Calum Tsang" snip Subject: Please join me in congratulating... (...) Many congrats. (...) ouch. Baby and mother are doing fine, as is our (...) This was the easy part. Wait till she gets bigger. (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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...Chris and Kate Magno and their new baby daughter Abigail Lucy Magno, born 2:30AM January 10th, 9 lbs 14 oz. Baby and mother are doing fine, as is our favourite rtlToronto luminary, who is currently without sleep in a small waiting room at the (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Pierre Normandin" <pierre_normandin@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:H8GFp0.Dr5@lugnet.com... (...) Iain (23 years ago, 9-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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