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(...) Some advice: You can make 2x the containers, if you use the doors from one end of each that you have. The 4x8 plates with the 2x6 studs on top only are the rare part. You get 4 in each 4565 though (so I now have 8 more containers that are (...) (24 years ago, 24-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Wow! Bryan, between you, Kevin and Dean, you obviously have most of the rolling stock covered. I'm just not a major train dude. It looks like you have enough cranes, container cars, forklifts, etc. to just pool your stuff and be done with it, no? As (...) (24 years ago, 24-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Go here to see them. The short style. (URL) For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 24-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Great post. I'll replay a little later. But NO power poles. It's a nightmare... Dean Anyone up for a church of the Brick? -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 24-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I've got 4565 engines in Blue and gray and if your really nice and need them I can make one in yellow. I've also got the 4565 steam alternate. (...) I have two 4561 sets. No engines. But I have 1 auto transport, 2 standard cars and one sleeper (...) (24 years ago, 24-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) If we assume that 13 is the final layout design, we next need to finalize what goes where in that layout, and delegate the building. As far as I can tell, here's what we know so far. I've liberally sprinkled it with other ideas. Let's build on (...) (24 years ago, 24-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Except for the colour of the road plates 13 gets my vote. But I think someone should put the blue x's in the exact spooken for places so we know what's left. Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 24-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I also have: 1 x 2126 1 x 4558 1 x 4565 1 x 4563 1 x 4564 2 x 4559 Maybe I should concentrate on making containers. There is a "standard" size for these containers, is there? Is it 4x8x3 studs (w,l,h)? Bryan (24 years ago, 24-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) In general, I like this layout. I know that there will be some changes, but probably relatively minor ones. We're not even sure that we have enough baseplates (decorated) to actually recreate this pattern, although I can see that it uses lots (...) (24 years ago, 24-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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OK, what do we need ad what do we have in the way of stock? Here's a starting point: NEED ---- 4 locomotives minimum (would be nice to have at least 1 realistic USA diesel model) 2 sets passenger cars 2 sets freight cars work cars (crane etc) Thomas (...) (24 years ago, 24-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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The most recent version of teh track plan on our X drive is V-R0013d.tdl: we need to decide whether this is final enough so we can start planning buildings. Any more changes? Speak now... Kevin ---...--- Personal Lego Web page: (URL) Park: Limited (...) (24 years ago, 24-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) The answers to question 1 depend on the finalised baseplate and track layout. The most recent layout on our X-drive is V-R0013d.tdl: I uess we should call for a vote to accept this as our working plan (doesn't mean we can't fine-tune it or (...) (24 years ago, 24-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Two questions regarding the train show: 1) What buildings/structures need to be built? How big should they be? I'm assuming that we're gonna tend to stay away from the original LEGO set models, (except maybe the GOOD ones). 2) What vehicles/trains (...) (24 years ago, 24-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Does anyone have a black twin lighting brick? The ones that flash? I need one for a project for the Show. Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 24-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) G'day all..... I'm back in Aussie land now...but about 3 weeks ago I was in Montreal....and I picked up one of those blue tubs in question....from a little toyshop on the main street opposite the Art museum...they had I think around 6 of them (...) (24 years ago, 24-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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(...) Yep, I have 26 of them (assuming you mean tiles). I'll try and remember not to use them somewhere else! (...) I have a fair number of tiles with Octan logos, a thin plastic Octan banner several inches long, and probably some Octan stickers. (...) (24 years ago, 24-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Train Crossing is kicking serious brick... Though I don't know the exact placing for the two tracks so I'll have to wing it... Also, I'm not sure if I have the needed 1by8 gray caps to bridge the gap between tracks. Kevin? The power supply (...) (24 years ago, 24-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) We've pretty much sorted out the layout, but I never heard back from Dick. I'll try him again. (...) Done, and we're working onwards from it. (...) Dean, what's your list of electronic doohickeys and status of each? Don't go crazy <g>. (...) (...) (24 years ago, 23-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Ok I've updated the file. Put in green plates where I thought it would be best. Also, I put a 4.5 volt cross track on the squares where special stuff is so it's easier to see. I've completed half of my auto crossing system. It's got flashing (...) (24 years ago, 23-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Kevin replied: (...) Dean mentioned that he had scads of legs that would be the appropriate height (ie. same as the rest of the tables). I'm sure there would a way to non-destructively and temporarily attach the legs to Bryan's table, just for (...) (24 years ago, 23-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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