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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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(...) 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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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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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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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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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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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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(...) 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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(...) 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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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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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 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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(...) 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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(...) 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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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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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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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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(...) 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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(...) 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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(...) Ok, I'll set it up and let you all know when it's up. Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (23 years ago, 29-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Yes, I know how to do it. I'm also very proficient with a iron. It's a possible solution to the yard design hiccups. Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (23 years ago, 29-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) One of the sites: (URL) (23 years ago, 29-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I agree that the trains look much better parked on straight track. However, I don't think all the sidings need to be the same length. We will definitely have some shorter trains (ie. Thomas), and could save some real estate by having some (...) (23 years ago, 29-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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And were you going to share with the rest of us? Or keep all the train-y goodness to yourself? Matt (...) (23 years ago, 29-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Robin Sather wrote: I don't recommend Yard 1 because we need a lot of room. I'd say the smallest siding must be 6 straight tracks at minimum. Otherwise it won't hold much at all. The curve won't give us what we need. Plus, Lego Trains don't look the (...) (23 years ago, 29-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Perfect! If you build it, they will come ... Robin (23 years ago, 29-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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I found some excellent resources for the Hogwart's Express train, including a page dedicated to the actual train used in the movie! My first impression is that it can be done quite nicely. The biggest problem I see so far are the large spoked wheels (...) (23 years ago, 29-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Ugg, I'm not sure I can deal with the adverts and all that. I can set up a FTP site with Web access to the files if everyone would be happy with that... Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (23 years ago, 29-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Even though the engine is 8 wide, it may still be possible to make this one work as a 6 wide. I'm curious as to what Kevin will think. Robin (23 years ago, 29-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Agreed. I thought we'd begin that when we actually had some full layouts to work with. For these basic brainstorming "idea" files, I just put my initial first, then a brief description (Yard), and a number. Robin (23 years ago, 29-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) We need to bring back the naming convention we used last year... Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (23 years ago, 29-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Not bad. A more LEGO Pure method... Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (23 years ago, 29-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Kevin, I came across this page, which has a very pretty little train (especially the face) that could easily be adapted for Thomas. It's still 6 wide, and quite recognizable as a face (I think). We could even build the entire face up by one plate, (...) (23 years ago, 29-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Some more attempts at the trapezoid shaped yard: R-Yard3: Perfect geomety, but the "main" line is composed of all curves. Not preferrable or very nice looking. R-Yard4: Geometry is good, and the trapezoid shape works. Minimal curves required to make (...) (23 years ago, 29-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Xdrive has cancelled their free storage space, so I've set up a new space on 'Freedrive". It's about the most stable of the myriad sites that offer "free" space. We've got 20 mb there, which is more than ample for what we're doing. Site: (URL) (...) (23 years ago, 29-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I started messing around a little with it. I've uploaded them. Uploaded them where, you ask? See my post on "New Collaborative Storage Space". Files uploaded are in the "2001 Layouts" folder, and are called "R-Yard1", and "R-Yard2". "1" is a (...) (23 years ago, 29-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) No, really not a big problem...just use low melt (either 60-40, or a real low melt solder) to make electrical jumpers around the gaps. If you do it right, the gaps are fairly small anyway (hint, use a 2x8 plate as a cutting guide, and a (...) (23 years ago, 29-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) What about if we were to cut, GASP, some straight track? It's a long shot and we'd have power problems but... Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (23 years ago, 29-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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