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(isn't it nice that i'm not going on about 'bot stuff?) Anyone holding a list of stuff people are bringing? Or is it just basically a 'whatever shows up' I made a cute little engine and was wondering if there's room at the show. Have a boo: (URL) (...) (23 years ago, 13-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"David Koudys" <dkoudys@redeemer.on.ca> wrote in message news:GD9A8s.F5x@lugnet.com... (...) Hook, line, and sinker!!!!! ;) See?! Isn't it so fun!? Iain (who wishes he had the motivation to clean his room to "uncover" the hiden 9V track beneath a (...) (23 years ago, 13-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Good Call, Iain!!! Dave....I guess it probably isn't my place to say it...but according to the RTL toronto Gurus....ummm Calum....I guess its bring what you can.... I guess for "future" train events, if applicable, will be more structured... I (...) (23 years ago, 13-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thanks Benjamin! I'm still unhappy with the driver compartment and will probably tweak it a bit more, but for now, it's cute. I made a few smaller cars as well. On the oval, the two cars that came with railway express are HUGE in comparison. (...) (23 years ago, 13-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) There'll be more than enough room. But here's the beginning of a list if people want to email or followup with additions: (URL) (23 years ago, 15-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) K, I'll probably throw the little train I'm working on, incl. the steam loco, coal tender, box car, flatbed and caboose into a bag and bring them. Maybe more if I get the phone order before the show Dave E-Mail: dkoudysAThomeDOTcom LEGO (...) (23 years ago, 15-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) my premier (yeah!!!) and you'll see my "happy" face. PLUS you'll be able to match it with some of things (albeit good AND bad) that I've been saying (or spewing) on Lugnet in general, and more specifically RTLtoronto. I think I already (...) (23 years ago, 15-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(I supose I should chime in here eventually...) "Benjamin Medinets" <bmedinets@aol.com> wrote in message news:GDDsyF.FFD@lugnet.com... (...) I can't wait to see this!!! Very exciting! (...) <grin> (...) Yay!!! :) (...) THANK YOU. I will be bringing: (...) (23 years ago, 15-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Turntable/Round House 84 X 92 Two Bridges Town containing: Train Station, Church w/Clock Tower, 3 House Sub-division, light house? Rolling Stock: Disel train Commuter train w/ wagon Steam engine w/tender Tanker car (8 wide) 2 box cars some (...) (23 years ago, 16-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Will anyone be bringing the *NEW* ‘Large Train Engine with Tender #KT207 ? (URL) --==Richard==-- (23 years ago, 16-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Ayup. In brown, of course. Without decals, though -- I don't like marking up Lego pieces on a permanent basis... Jeff Jeff E (...) (23 years ago, 16-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'll bring another bridge, 8x~50 stud engine that will probably stay park somewhere a switcher some rolling stock a farm telecomunication tower a train station 48x64 and maybe more little thing Martin (23 years ago, 16-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Oh, I so wish I could get to Train1. Unfortunately I work weekends, and both my coworkers have taken the long weekend off. I was so dissapointed when I found out. 8^( Unless a miracle happens I won't be able to attend. So, here is what I won't be (...) (23 years ago, 17-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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One more to add to the list of no-shows... My Own Train arrived today, Large Engine with Tender, in blue. Must build... Tim Strutt 8^) (23 years ago, 17-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Am I not the only one that's not crazy about the said new trains? I am awestruck by the number of variations and the enthusiasm by Lego, but some how they don't look right to me on second viewing... Calum (23 years ago, 17-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You are not alone. To many Europeans they look too "american" while to many Americans, they look too "european". I find them cute, but not particularly representative of anything in particular. However I expect non train buffs to like them (...) (23 years ago, 17-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'm not all that impressed and I'm a huge train newbie. I like my cute little knock off but I'll be the first to admit that it's just okay. The prices seem right in line, and the parts look plentiful. Was thinking about ordering the large w/ (...) (23 years ago, 17-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:GDHG6M.EC4@lugnet.com... (...) I think they're absolutely *horrid* - I just didn't say anything because no one else did. I honestly think the trains do NOT look like a LEGO product - (...) (23 years ago, 17-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) While I don't think they're THAT bad...I do think that Lego could have put out some better designs...I'll probably end up buying one of the sets if and when I ever design a train museum for my town... I have other projects and other sets I (...) (23 years ago, 18-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) If i may ask when is your guys show?I'm in Detroit area and would like to swing by it if i can. CWLeach MichLTC (23 years ago, 18-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It's on Saturday, May 26th, 2001, 10AM. Come out if you can! (URL) out more on above link, we'd love to have you there! Groups from ParLUGment, MonLUG, and even a visitor from Australia are coming! Calum (23 years ago, 18-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Benjamin Medinets" <bmedinets@aol.com> wrote in message news:GDJr3r.6yy@lugnet.com... (...) That's a really cool idea! (...) Awesome, man! Iain (23 years ago, 19-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) What do you guys think the drive time from Detroit to Toronto would be.Any guesses.I supose i could do the old mapquest thing but i thought i ask to see if any of you have ever driven that route before. CWLeach MichLTC (23 years ago, 19-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Chris Leach" <cleach@mediaone.net> wrote in message news:GDKB64.M00@lugnet.com... (...) Detroit Border (Ambasador) is ~2h15 from my house, and I'm ~1h to the Library where the event is held (I live very near the 401 between London and Toronto). So (...) (23 years ago, 19-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hmmmm that doesn't sound to bad...How are you guys on 9 volt track etc? Are you going to set a monorail train rail line? (23 years ago, 19-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Chris Leach" <cleach@mediaone.net> wrote in message news:GDKD6H.1s1@lugnet.com... (...) Are (...) While I can't speak for everyone, I'll bring all of my Monorail track and Pylons. I do have a train built, but it's rather simple. Sort of a cross (...) (23 years ago, 19-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I guess it helps to read the dates correctly. Here I thought that Train1 was this weekend. Good thing I read the date again. I may still be unable to attend, but at least I have a better chance with my co-workers being back next weekend. And I'm (...) (23 years ago, 19-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hmmm i have 187 pieces of monorail track (including 104 of the long 10inch straights and a ton of pylons) i bet with yours and mine we could go all the way around your guys display. (...) If i come i have 200 straight(9volt) so i'm sure that (...) (23 years ago, 19-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Chris Leach" <cleach@mediaone.net> wrote in message news:GDL476.FzL@lugnet.com... (...) else. (...) the (...) Oh. I'm not bringing my Monorail or track. :) (I just have the space one + the space accessory pack, and the airport shuttle accessory (...) (23 years ago, 19-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) C'mon Iain...you know you want to bring your monorail!! :) (...) I have a bunch of track myself...maybe not quite 200, though... :( (23 years ago, 19-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hey, Tim... I sure would love to meet you...especially with all the stuff being posted on ParLUGment...Jude and the gang sound really cool... plus you sound very similar to myself in that I have a "tight" budget except when it comes to LEGO!! (...) (23 years ago, 19-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You better bring it as i'm not sure if i can go yet.I hate for you not to bring yours and me not being able to make it. (...) Hee i didn't do that however that is a good idea.It's just comes from collecting those sets since the fist one came (...) (23 years ago, 19-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Benjamin Medinets" <bmedinets@aol.com> wrote in message news:GDLBGA.57E@lugnet.com... (...) He speaks the truth! Ben seems to do a pretty good job of budgeting his finances with his ebay auctions, though. :) Iain (23 years ago, 19-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Benjamin Medinets" <bmedinets@aol.com> wrote in message news:GDLB9F.4ur@lugnet.com... (...) I wouldn't mind, but I don't think ~20 pieces of track (or whatever it works out to) is going to make a difference, unless I run it as a segragated router (...) (23 years ago, 19-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Wonderful! (...) I think the biggest thing would be track if you're stuck for space. I think I've got a reasonable amount of roadplates. Houses would be really nice...actually of airports/planes and boats, houses would be the biggest need. (...) (23 years ago, 19-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) A man after my own heart. <grin> I certainly hope I can get down and meet some more AFOL's, and a more established LUG. I'd love to get into Mindstorms too, but that is just out of the question where finances are concerned. I just got into (...) (23 years ago, 19-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) All righty then, track and houses it is. I'll work on some more buildings this week then, just in case I make it. I never got around to decorating most of them inside though. BTW, do you build like LEGO makes them, with the backside open? Just (...) (23 years ago, 19-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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WoW!!!!! ~This event is gonna be huge. :) I hope I don’t sound too over-optimistic, but: ...are we gonna have enuf room? …do we have enuf tables and display stands? Everybody hast to bring their digital cameras, it would be cool to flood BrickShelf (...) (23 years ago, 20-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Richard Noeckel" <Shroud_of_kung_fu@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:GDM4Kw.8Kn@lugnet.com... (...) Awesome! I'm looking for a nice used Disc camera myself... I used to shoot 110 religiously. Today I started planing/building an Aerial camera (...) (23 years ago, 20-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Depends on the building. The majority of my buildings are fully enclosed, though, but the open backside is cool too. I have a few open as well. (...) Usually during Robotics events we start 10AM, but a crew of us (namely Chris and me) go in (...) (23 years ago, 20-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yes, it is. (...) I spoke to the Library. We have seven tables. Tables will go into the centre of the room and form the general layout we have now. But as to if we'll have too much, well, you never know. I suspect by train2 we're going to have (...) (23 years ago, 20-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) O.K. I totally understand and respect your position regarding the music in the premises, thanks for clarifying. Funny, although I'm simply reading your type on my monitor I distinctly feel some degree of hostility… ;) I guess I simply have a (...) (23 years ago, 21-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It's not just a position, it's their rules-not to be hostile but that's just the law of the land there. Very clearly marked, we cannot be disurptive or intrusive, and I'm not going to spend eight hours watching the stereo to make sure it's not (...) (23 years ago, 21-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I have too many other things I want when it comes to lego to start and worry about getting into Mindstorms...I seen a Droid Developer Kit in the Walmart I went into ... didn't find out the cost either (sorry) (...) I've been into trains for (...) (23 years ago, 21-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) catch up in Detroit!! Regards ROSCO (23 years ago, 22-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hey ROSCO i didn't know you would be in toronto.Ya if i can make it i'll see you there.Chris (23 years ago, 22-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(((-Distinguished Guest-))) It would be ~really~ great if you guys could make it!!! Then the event could truly be an international venue. We could advertise that distinguish ‘master builders’ from around the world would be attending the occasion. (...) (23 years ago, 23-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Ross, nice to see your resurface. Where are you at these days up here in the Great White North? ~Adam (...) (23 years ago, 23-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I'll definitely be there. I'll be in Toronto Thu & Fri night. Be good to say hallo to all! ROSCO (...) (23 years ago, 23-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hi Adam. I'm in Kingston tonight. Got really nice weather this afternoon, which is good news after the last couple of days! I guess you're not making the trek across to Toronto this weekend? ROSCO (23 years ago, 23-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) BTW all, what's the official start time of the train show? And do you need any help setting stuff up? ROSCO (23 years ago, 23-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) The official start time is 10AM, because that's when the Library opens. Usually with Robotics, we start an hour earlier and Chris and I usually spend an hour hauling tables, lugging the playfield off the truck, taping up signs etc. But since (...) (23 years ago, 23-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Me? No, I won't be in Toronto this weekend. Too busy. Too far away. Anyway, by the time you get to Toronto, you'll have seen more of Canada than I have! Adam (...) (23 years ago, 24-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Can someone point me to a post that has all the "where it is and when to show up and where to get directions" sort of info? There is now a 50% chance that I will be in Tranna on ThF of next week and I can stretch my stay to cover up to (...) (23 years ago, 24-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hi Larry, It's not next week, it's this weekend, the 26th of May, Saturday. (URL) all the info you need. Of course you're welcome to come out and visit, all LUGs are welcome to visit rtlToronto. (okay, truth is, you're the only person from (...) (23 years ago, 24-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Argh, Calum mailedANDposted so I answered by mail. Drat drat drat, I hate mailANDpost. Well anyway, I can't be there this weekend. Sorry. And sorry for any confusion. I had 2 june in my head for some reason as the date. Must be all the (...) (23 years ago, 24-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Larry Pieniazek" <lpieniazek@mercator.com> wrote in message news:GDuIDH.IAu@lugnet.com... (...) You know what? You're a big ass. If you honestly have nothing better to do than announce to a newsgroup that someone isn't utilizing their mail client (...) (23 years ago, 25-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) That wasn't what I was doing, I was trying to explain why I apparently didn't respond to Calum's post (after having asked an "urgent" question), because I *had* responded to it by mail. I missed that it was a mailandpost. Mailandpost leads to (...) (23 years ago, 25-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I've done it a few times. It's about 4 to 5 hours depending on traffic. Matthias Jetleb VA3-MWJ (23 years ago, 26-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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