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I have a TD layout that I put together last night ready to upload - as soon as I can get through to the shared area on Dean's server I'll put the TD file and a GIF of the layout up. I managed to get the track layout I sketched last night, onto a (...) (23 years ago, 2-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Re: Alex, you're a star
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(...) What was it like? We never got to see it... Did they mention the Company? Anything? Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (23 years ago, 31-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Alex, you're a star
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Can't stay away from the spotlight, can you? :-) I must say that you were looking a bit haggard on screen. I think friday night will do you good. Robin (23 years ago, 31-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Re: Anyone got any of these?
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Robin Sather wrote in message <3b14388c.29552101@l...et.com>... (...) Yep, I have them put by to bring with me, along with a message from another Train show (Labor day weekend) who are interested in having us exhibit. Kevin ---...--- Craftsman Lego (...) (23 years ago, 30-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Re: Anyone got any of these?
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(...) Could you bring them on friday? If I can't find any more, I'll go with 4 large wheels instead of 6. Are your tires black? If so, bring them. (...) As luck would have it, this afternoon I went and checked out a favourite spot for used Lego, and (...) (23 years ago, 30-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Re: Anyone got any of these?
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Robin Sather wrote in message <3b13eaf5.9686059@lu...et.com>... (...) Kevin ---...--- Craftsman Lego Kits & Custom models: (URL) Lego parts store: (URL) Lego auctions: (URL) Guild of Bricksmiths: (URL) Lego Web page: (URL) (23 years ago, 29-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Anyone got any of these?
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I'm playing around with the Hogwarts Express train engine, and am still stymied by the large wheels. I don't really want to buy any new stuff right now, so as a last chance, I'd see if any of you had any of these pieces, either for trade, or just to (...) (23 years ago, 29-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Next Meeting is June 1st 2001
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Ok, since we have had only good things to say about June 1st. That' the day. 7:00pm at the regular place. Who want's to send out the email notices? Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (23 years ago, 22-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Re: Thomas reference page
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(...) Sadly it seems that all the 'helpers' for the club peter out and we never get anything finished... The pics have been on our site in raw format since last year... Here... (URL) For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (23 years ago, 22-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Re: Thomas reference page
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Dean Husby wrote in message <3B09629A.14EC44E7@a....bc.ca>... (...) Yes, that's why it has a pic of my Thomas on it, I sent it to him. I tried to find one of Thomas on our club layout but couldn't find one. (Will we ever see your pics of the layout (...) (23 years ago, 22-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (23 years ago, 21-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Re: PNLTC at Legoland, CA
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(...) That should have read "A GROUP part Share?" Sorry for the confusion... Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (23 years ago, 21-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) We need to get one of these cars... A ground Part share? Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (23 years ago, 21-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Re: OK, here's the update
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I have emailed the Trains 2001 people with our request to be in the main hall, with the dimensions we've been talking about (12' x 18' with exposure on all 4 sides). I've mentioned that there is a good chance that Lego will be sending out (...) (23 years ago, 20-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Re: Next Meeting and my two cents
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Alexandria Husby wrote in message ... (...) I'll be away the May 25th weekend, so June 1st is better for me. Kevin ---...--- Craftsman Lego Kits & Custom models: (URL) Lego parts store: (URL) Lego auctions: (URL) Guild of Bricksmiths: (URL) Lego Web (...) (23 years ago, 19-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Next Meeting and my two cents
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greetings and salutations: Which would be a better day for everyone -- Friday May 25th or Friday June first? Regarding trains 2000, I agree that we should definitely be in the main hall. Xandria (23 years ago, 18-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I agree... The side rooms NEVER get as much traffic as the main halls... It's a historic fact... We MUST be in the main hall. Tell them they can advertise that we will be there... Also, we need to contact Lego about getting them cards that get (...) (23 years ago, 18-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Re: OK, here's the update
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Robin Sather wrote in message ... (...) the (...) year? (...) get (...) 4 >sides will work well in the floor space. (...) are >looking for an operating display to put in there as an attraction. I don't >know at this time how much extra room will be (...) (23 years ago, 18-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Re: OK, here's the update
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I received email from the Trains 2001 people. It sounds like we can get the space we need. However, he's asked if we would agree to be upstairs in an expanded multi-purpose room. Does anyone remember this room from last year? Did anyone see it? Are (...) (23 years ago, 17-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Re: OK, here's the update
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(...) No, we didn't - they use the same forms for vendors and exhibitors and it's a bit confusing. We don't have to ask for tables either, which the form goes on about (unless we want some). Kevin ---...--- Craftsman Lego Kits & Custom models: (URL) (...) (23 years ago, 11-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Re: OK, here's the update
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(...) Agreed. Overall, the reply is good. (...) That's what I mentioned in the first email I sent him. So, I'll just reply with "ASAP" and check in again in a couple weeks. Robin PS Kevin, I got the entry forms today in the mail, and am taking them (...) (23 years ago, 11-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Re: OK, here's the update
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Robin Sather wrote in message <3afac9ae.86440169@l...et.com>... (...) *invited* (...) I don't remember any name at all. The invitation took the form of one of the guys from their layout coming over to ours, saying they would really like to see us at (...) (23 years ago, 10-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | OK, here's the update
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I got email back from the venue coordinator for the TTOS show. Among other things, I asked him about sizes and exposure of spaces available at their public show (August 5th). His reply is below: (...) I have a couple of questions. Kevin, do you (...) (23 years ago, 10-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Re: Train Show non-Update
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Robin Sather wrote in message <3af985b7.3492695@lu...et.com>... (...) And I have now mailed the Trains 2001 papers to Robin. They are pretty much the same as last time. Kevin ---...--- - Craftsman Lego Kits & Custom models: (URL) Lego parts store: (...) (23 years ago, 9-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Train Show non-Update
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Hi all, Just to let you all know that I've contacted the organizers of both the shows we're interested in doing, but have yet to receive any replies. I'll keep you posted here. Robin PS Anyone working on layout plans? More ideas? (23 years ago, 9-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Station Idea
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My idea for the large train station would be something along these lines, just smaller. I see perhaps only 2 straight through lines, with 2 sidings off one side (terminated at the end) for a total of 4 under the roof. Somehow we'd work in the (...) (23 years ago, 3-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Re: Idea for Thomas
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(...) It's fine with me if you want to do this, Kevin. I'll email my address to you (new since April 1st). We should decide and get this in ASAP. I was reviewing the material on their web site, and it definitely weighted display size and location to (...) (23 years ago, 2-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Re: Hogwart's Express
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(...) I'm not sure I have enough of those wheels anyway. Can anyone tell me all the sets that these wheels came in? (I know that there is a site or utility out there that has this info, but I don't have time to hunt it down. Anyone know where I can (...) (23 years ago, 2-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Re: Hogwart's Express
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Robin Sather wrote in message <3aec907c.13145349@l...et.com>... (...) Don't sweat it, Robin. If you have enough of the big red spoked wheels, use those. The kids will look mostly at the body, not the wheels (see my Thomas where the (...) (23 years ago, 2-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Re: Idea for Thomas
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Robin Sather wrote in message <3aec904a.13095239@l...et.com>... (...) Yes, I've seen that one before. The face is good and I might be able to adapt it for Thomas (no, on second thoughts I don't think it could be adapted since that face is 6 wide). I (...) (23 years ago, 2-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) No, he faked them for an april fools joke... Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (23 years ago, 1-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Train Show Brainstorming Notes - LONG!
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TRAIN SHOWS 2001 - Brainstorming Notes From VLC Meeting - April 27, 2001 These are primarily Kevin's and my notes from the first ideas session. I've added a couple of other ideas in the meantime. This stuff is not set in stone, or even mud for that (...) (23 years ago, 1-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Re: Hogwart's Express
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(...) Drat. I thought they were some variation of the wheels in 396 (URL) W. (23 years ago, 1-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Re: Hogwart's Express
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(...) As I recall, those wheels were not Lego. Robin (23 years ago, 30-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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... (...) ... (...) (URL) we could ask Reinhard 'Ben' Beneke where he got those. (23 years ago, 30-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Away on vacation...
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Hi all, I'll be out of town from May 1st until the 21st. Just to keep you all posted. Will try to find GOODIES while I'm gone. :) Bryan (23 years ago, 30-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Re: Stock Yard Trials
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A few more ideas (uploaded to Dean's akasa ftp site): R-Yard7 - This idea is just me experimenting with track geometry. This thing would take up WAAAY too much space, and requires some fudging. It might, however, spark an idea in someone's head. (...) (23 years ago, 30-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Re: New Collaborative Storage Space
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Ok, I've added FTP & web support for our files. To View (and download) our files it's located on (URL) That's .ca it's not .bc.ca To upload or have ftp access it's akasa.ca Due to the fact that I have no control over what is uploaded, and can't (...) (23 years ago, 30-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Re: Hogwart's Express
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(...) As for the large spoked wheels, we could try using the large wagon wheels. They come in brown and black. The black ones appeared mostly in the Wild West sets, such as 6769 Fort Legoredo or 6765. I've got a total of 4 - I'm sure we could find 2 (...) (23 years ago, 30-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Re: Stock Yard Trials
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(...) 6 track lengths is only 2.5 feet of train. That's not very much. Even for a short train. I'm saying that 6 should be the shortest. The others can be longer. On a curve we don't have the room but on the straight we should have all we need. (...) (23 years ago, 29-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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