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Hi ! Any chance of directions, or are you planning on keeping the location a secret ;) JB (...) (23 years ago, 8-Apr-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) Wow...pretty coincidental, because... Yesterday Peter Jarvis and I spent a nice afternoon trolling for good parts at MediaMax. It was my first visit but not my last. Despite the cramped space and the overflowing bins to pick through, we both (...) (23 years ago, 7-Apr-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Hey, all. There had been question about whether HORC (now Media Max) in Vestal was still open or not. I stopped today, and can report that it definitely is, and they still have the Lego trough. We got there just as they were closing, though, so I (...) (23 years ago, 7-Apr-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) I talked with the outside contractors today and found out that they just finished work on the TraK-WorKs building and the employees are already moved in.. took some snaps from the helicoper. Outside (URL) Room with Whiteboard (URL) (23 years ago, 4-Apr-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) If we do a show when I'm around and have time, I'd enjoy doing a 12V layout. I was thinking of a loop with a couple of turnouts inside with a "stop signal" or two (if I can get another one) so we could possibly do some remote-controlled (...) (23 years ago, 4-Apr-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) Ok you asked for it... heheh DEFINITION To plan, organize, direct, and supervise the Engineering or Transportation Divisions of the Public Works Department, and to perform a variety of technical tasks relative to the assigned area of (...) (23 years ago, 4-Apr-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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In lugnet.org.us.lucny, Wayne Sardullo writes: *snippage* (...) I am happy to accept the Senior Civil Engineer position. Aren't those the people who provide targets for the military? :^) *snippage* Ed (23 years ago, 4-Apr-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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I think ideal train layouts should utilize tables on four sides. The (...) Four Tables??? geeez we have a town that big? (...) True but it will depend on if we have the room to display that size... and if we have the tables. Just keep that in mind. (...) (23 years ago, 4-Apr-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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I guess the HiTechnic folks can just confine themselves to the industrial quarter. Wouldn't want all the tailings from the ABS mines upsetting the look of the place. Just as long as there's not too much graft involved in getting building permission (...) (23 years ago, 4-Apr-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) go (...) plates (...) Nate, I think ideal train layouts should utilize tables on four sides. The restrictions of track curvature may make this necessary. Also, a lot of tight curves are difficult for long trains to navigate due to increased (...) (23 years ago, 4-Apr-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) While it would be nice to do that I am apposed to that only because train layouts aren't as flexible and town layouts.. because the tracks only have two sizes... Straight and curve that makes it difficult to get loops tight together and they (...) (23 years ago, 4-Apr-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) I was doing some thinking and what if we decided to make the layout in an L-shape? Still 2 tables, but it would allow for a little more control for us...Public on one side, us (exhibitors) on another. I just gave track designer a whirl and (...) (23 years ago, 4-Apr-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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In lugnet.org.us.lucny, Wayne Sardullo writes: <<snipped>> (...) Wayne this is a great idea. Very cool. I am happy to accept the postion of Director of the Lucnyville Historical Society and Chairman of Lucnyville Preservation and Restoration (...) (23 years ago, 4-Apr-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(In Character) In light of K-Salm Constructions busy sch. I have reallocated the HiTechnic Building plans to an outside contractor from the neighboring town. They have already starting the project and have the skeletal parts of the building up. It (...) (23 years ago, 4-Apr-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) give (...) Gee, I don't ever recall bidding on that job. I am drafting my bid proposals for an airport, hotel, harbour, and some other warehousing space, however. I need to contact Mr. Sardullo at the Zoning board for project approval. <grin> (...) (23 years ago, 4-Apr-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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I'm not sure who asked what I had but here the total number of tracks. This count is based on what I could find, there might be some more laying around or in boxes somewhere. 148 Straight Tracks 196 Curved Tracks 6 left Points 5 right Points I also (...) (23 years ago, 4-Apr-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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I gave a shot at Track Designer and came up with this design (URL) right handside has been created in my living room, right is mirrored to the other side except for the switch out to repair shop. If you study the track layout you will find that it (...) (23 years ago, 3-Apr-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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In lugnet.org.us.lucny, John Rudy writes: <<snipped>> (...) I was originally just thinking as a landmark, but the more I think about it, the cooler it would be to have some minifigs dressed in NPS uniforms giving a little tours... In terms of local (...) (23 years ago, 3-Apr-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Wow, things are heating up! :) It seems we have our own personal Castle World for Trains and Town, this should be fun. I Love George H's idea of an old canal. I think if we can infuse some local scenes in with our fictitious ones, we may please a (...) (23 years ago, 3-Apr-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) Nate, Wow, lots of potention, I like the idea. Is there room for an old canal? George (23 years ago, 3-Apr-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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