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(...) Also, Kevin, did that 4561 engine survive? Dean (23 years ago, 21-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Kevin, this occurred to us after you left last night. Is Thomas going to make it to this show (the vote was certainly that he should ;-). Robin (23 years ago, 21-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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This list is NOT complete. It doesn't cover all the arrangements that some of you have made with each other, and probably leaves out other things, but hopefully will be enough of a reminder for you. Shared responsilibities are listed under each (...) (23 years ago, 21-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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We forgot to talk about this last night. Alex and I discussed this over the phone a bit, and we were somewhat undecided about whether or not to have flyers at the show(s), as we did last year. My thoughts are that we probably should, but that they (...) (23 years ago, 21-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Name: Mount Cheam Lion's Train Show Specifics: Chilliwack, October 20 and 21, 2001 Details: Non profit fundraiser for community development, including the Fraser Valley Child Development Center Name: 2nd Annual Railfest Specifics: Bear Creek (...) (23 years ago, 21-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Can someone remind me what the dates are of the other shows we've been invited to after the upcoming TTOS one? Have we decided yet which ones we're going to be attending? Kevin ---...--- Craftsman Lego Kits & Custom models: (URL) Lego parts store: (...) (23 years ago, 21-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Hi, I've found 59 light grey 1x8 tiles so far. Could dig up a few more if necessary. If no one else is supplying these, I'd be happy to. (Our layout is gonna rock!) -Bryan (23 years ago, 21-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Argh. Another meeting I can't come to tonight because I didn't know till today (and I promised my g/f I'd take her to the States). Aug 5th... I'll try and remember that (Bryan, can you leave me an icq note during the week of Aug 5th?) Hopefully I (...) (23 years ago, 20-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I've got ONE. I'll bring it tonight. -Bryan (23 years ago, 20-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I think you've already guessed, correctly I might add. A shim is just something that slide in between two other things to make it fit, or make a little more snug, or whatever. In our case, boards of varying thicknesses to stick under table (...) (23 years ago, 20-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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I could use some micro-motors, anyone have any I can borrow? Dean (23 years ago, 20-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Just thought I should clarify, the wood pieces are 1/4" thick. They've been cut into triangles, and each piece covers about the same area as a normal piece of paper. Uh, what are "shims"?? -Bryan (23 years ago, 20-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I have always considered them plates! But yes, I'm talking about the 1 brick height 12 x 24 plates ... er, bricks :-) The bad news is that I was confusing them with the smaller 10 x 20 ones. Turns out I've only got 5 of the ones you're talking (...) (23 years ago, 20-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Bring them tonight. Robin (23 years ago, 20-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) The distance from the floor to the top of table is 29". I've got about six 1/4" pieces of wood that could be used as "shims" I suppose... -Bryan (23 years ago, 20-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Excuse me for butting in but MicroScale makes O Gauge CN decals. They don't sell them on their website but you can find the item number in their catalog and look at their Links section for a dealer. (URL) I have used their Decals for my own (...) (23 years ago, 20-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Yes, I need to know how many bricks from the tables to the water to build the wharf.. Dean (23 years ago, 20-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Maybe it wasn't you then? No worries. I'll see what I can do... Dean (23 years ago, 20-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) A couple dozen? Great!!! They would help tremendously. Bring them! Wait, 12x24 plates? Are you sure they're not bricks? (...) similar except for an additional raised portion). (...) This should work because the area I'm talking about doesn't (...) (23 years ago, 20-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) It will be tight. (...) I really like your idea! I've probably got a couple dozen of those 12 x 24 plates. I hadn't really thought of using them, but why not! I'll scrounge up what I can, and bring it tomorrow. I also thought that we could use (...) (23 years ago, 20-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I don't remember doing that!? However, my first thought would be Central Hobbies in Vancouver on Grandview. They're about the biggest and best stocked train store in the city. If they can't help you, they'll send you in the right direction. (...) (23 years ago, 20-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) AFTER the show ... ;-) Robin (23 years ago, 20-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Bryan, could you tell me the exact distance from floor to the top of your table? I want to make some "shims", and need an idea of the quantity and type we'll need. Robin (23 years ago, 20-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Hi all, Looking at my feeble collection of green baseplates, I'm quite scared that we won't have enough to cover our layout. Perhaps you guys have tons of them, and I'm being pessimistic. So as a result of my worrying, I've come up with an (...) (23 years ago, 20-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) No. Bring it for the Test Run. Dean (23 years ago, 20-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Should I bring my table? -Bryan (23 years ago, 20-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Yeah, I noticed the change in exchange rate too... Well, it was only a matter of time before they realized the 0.06 difference, which is a significant amount! So when are we gonna make a huge group order? :) Bryan (23 years ago, 20-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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I know Robin and others gave me a couple of links to companies that sell O Scale Decals for CN and Canadian Trains. I've lost the links and do need some. (My CN Engine is coming along nicely) If you guys can post the links again... Thanks Dean (23 years ago, 20-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I've noticed that much of the layout is green and I don't think it will be. The industrial area will be gray I'd bet. Dean (23 years ago, 19-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Very generous space for trains! Though I DID notice that if you pay by cheque it's now 1.54. So no savings there. Credit cards come in about the same now. Cheaper if we get it on a good day. (I phoned and CC charge 1.8% on top of the exchange rate) (...) (23 years ago, 19-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Robin Sather wrote in message <3b572dec.562768@lugnet.com>... (...) We're not using my table, we're using Bryan's though. (...) Yes. Kevin ---...--- Craftsman Lego Kits & Custom models: (URL) Lego parts store: (URL) Lego auctions: (URL) Guild of (...) (23 years ago, 19-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Robin Sather wrote in message <3b572cb2.249390@lugnet.com>... (...) Yes indeed, I agree too - that's why I said IF we don't have enough bp's it would be a Plan B. But never mind Kevin ---...--- Craftsman Lego Kits & Custom models: (URL) Lego parts (...) (23 years ago, 19-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) 35" 3/4 from floor to top of table. Dean (23 years ago, 19-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Dean & Kevin, Can you give me the "exact" height of your table surface from the floor. From the last show, I think I have a height of 35 5/8". Please confirm. I need to figure out the angle and length to cut the sawhorse legs to fit under the doors. (...) (23 years ago, 19-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I agree with Dean. I would really like to try hard to avoid having any non-Lego surfaces. There's nothing saying that we can't use raised baseplates in certain locations; a dump or landfill near the industrial area, the belville pool and (...) (23 years ago, 19-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I would like to avoid any non lego surface. Nothing breaks up a good layout with patches of 'reality'... Dean (23 years ago, 19-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Oh, so setup is on the friday? All these shows, I'm getting confused... (...) Help was perhaps the wrong word. Enjoy might have been a better choice. :-) Dean (23 years ago, 19-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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It occurs to me that if we don't have enough green bp's this time, we could paint the doors. I know we don't want to paint the ready-made tables (of either kind) but my doors can certainly be painted, dunno about anyone else's. It's second best, but (...) (23 years ago, 19-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Both days, Dean, the 4th and the 5th. (...) (Mark, you guys don't have to help ... just come ;-) Robin (23 years ago, 19-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I would LOVE you guys to come up for a meeting, or a show, or for, well ... any ole' reason! However, this friday's meeting will mostly be business, checking clearances on the as-yet-unassembled layout, allocating last minute duties, shuffling (...) (23 years ago, 19-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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