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(...) Go here: (URL) and type in vlcstuff for the username and password for the password. The layout files are in the layout files directory (surprise!) Kevin ---...--- Personal Lego Web page: (URL) Park: Limited edition kit (URL) Kits & Custom Lego (...) (24 years ago, 25-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Does anyone have light grey rails as used on the docks in 6542 Launch and Load Seaport? (URL) ...lower image. I'd like sets of 4, preferably... (4, 8, 12, etc...) Kindly reply with what you'd like in trade.... Thanks.... (24 years ago, 25-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Would someone kindly refresh my memory how I access the "X-drive" so I can see the .jpg? Digging thru long threads isn't my idea of fun... (24 years ago, 25-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) That would be very nice... since I'm more in the dark than anyone else here... Track Designer doesn't work too well on the Mac...... =) (24 years ago, 25-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) "Real" containers only have one set of doors... (...) To save your 1x4x3 panels try building containers like the ones found in the 6542 Launch and Load Seaport (Nautica). They only use two 1x4x3 panels, one on each end. (...) I'll have to try (...) (24 years ago, 25-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Yup. It is completely non-intrusive, and doesn't go near the Windows registry. Simply unzip the file, and plop it into a folder somewhere. Create a shortcut to he td.exe file and you're away. Don't want it anymore, delete the folder. Clean and (...) (24 years ago, 25-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Excellent idea, but in my mind's eye, I see a whole lot more buildings and layout than what you've represented in "Building layout.jpg". Also, I don't think we have to stick so religiously to the square baseplate structure. Perhaps you've (...) (24 years ago, 25-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I adjusted the road plates with file 15d. I tried to change the colours and to move the road on the left as to not go across the tracks in a nasty area. Now it branches off from the airport road and moves East. Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (...) (24 years ago, 24-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I tweaked. The updated tdl is v-D0014K.tdl; JPEG version of that is v-D0014K..jpg (so people can see it without Track Designer) and the jpeg with building labels (including lots of ???'s) is "Building Layout.jpg". All on our X-drive. Kevin (...) (24 years ago, 24-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) OK, in that case I'm going to tweak a little more with that in mind, then make a .jpg of the layout so everyone can see it and we can put labels on places where buildings will go. Kevin ---...--- Personal Lego Web page: (URL) Park: Limited (...) (24 years ago, 24-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) The 747 is excellent. I dunno about teh space shuttle, it depends how realistic we want this to be :-) (...) Yes! I volunteer Bryan to build the mountain :-) (...) Good. (...) That's the one. I have 2 of those as well. I think we just need (...) (24 years ago, 24-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Never mind, it's better than messing around cobbling one up. It's going to be in motion, no-one will peer closely at it. Kevin ---...--- Personal Lego Web page: (URL) Park: Limited edition kit (URL) Kits & Custom Lego models: (URL) (24 years ago, 24-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Excellent, I'll stop worrying about that then. (...) I've got 3 sets of the ramps, so we should be OK even if we change the plan. Kevin ---...--- Personal Lego Web page: (URL) Park: Limited edition kit (URL) Kits & Custom Lego models: (URL) (24 years ago, 24-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Hehe no. You wouldn't wanna buy it. (I got it used) It's condition isn't all that great... The clear glass parts are kinda scratched up. Even after I cleaned it up, I would rate this as a 6 or 7 out of 10... Bryan (24 years ago, 24-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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In lugnet.org.ca.vlc, Kevin Wilson writes: Great list guys! Personally, I haven't seen the layout myself since I don't have Track Designer (I should go download it). (...) I've got Shuttle Transcon II (6544?) so it has a blue "747" and a space (...) (24 years ago, 24-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Wanna sell it? :-) Robin (24 years ago, 24-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Oh yeah I've got a club car (4547) too... And 1 4561 Railway Express if that helps. :) Bryan (24 years ago, 24-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) 4 high (L,w,h) I have over 70 containers (including the ones from 4565's) built up. I mostly use the 1x4x3's for open containers (such as the engine at: (URL) (24 years ago, 24-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Yes, I have at least 21 of them. I can borrow more. I've been keeping an eye on the numbers required of all the monorail parts, and we're covered with plenty to spare. Oh, with the possible exception of the sloping ramp pieces. I've allocated (...) (24 years ago, 24-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Robin posted a great list so I'm going to shove it in here, with comments: SW west corner - airport w/ monorail and train station, airplanes, helicopter, limos, taxis, luggage, tarmac vehicles (fuel truck, luggage cart, firetruck, plane "mover"), (...) (24 years ago, 24-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I already do this. heh (...) Yes, I was taking those into account. My 4565's in blue and yellow etc. take up some of my plates. (...) You don't have to use thin walls, 1byX work just fine if you are not going to open them... And if you are (...) (24 years ago, 24-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) In layout 13 I put 4.5 volt blue cross tracks to signify where buildings were. This is so we can fill up the areas and know what's still free... 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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(...) Robin, one question that was in my post that got lost was: do we have enough short monorail track pieces? I don't have any at all and the layout uses quite a lot (14 with this layout, changes could use more). Do you have lots? Kevin ---...--- (...) (24 years ago, 24-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I'm slow today, I can't work out what you mean here Dean. Explain please? Kevin ---...--- Personal Lego Web page: (URL) Park: Limited edition kit (URL) Kits & Custom Lego models: (URL) (24 years ago, 24-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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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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