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(...) Great - I love it! Leg Godt! Ben (24 years ago, 6-Mar-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.trains)
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(...) suggestions - you can use 1x2 hinge bricks on the ends to make the tilted windshield fit a bit better - it should tuck under the roof plate nicely without requiring it to be a bit raised. You might also design some pantographs for the top. (...) (24 years ago, 6-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains)
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Adrian Egli wrote in message ... (...) Wow. Stupendous bridge, Adrian! That curve in the middle looks a bit structurally unlikely, though :-) Kevin ---...--- Craftsman Lego Kits & Custom models: (URL) Lego parts store: (URL) Lego auctions: (URL) (...) (24 years ago, 6-Mar-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.trains)
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whoo nice job!! -- And they said 'Computers will never be in general use' "Adrian Egli" <aegli@san.rr.com> wrote in message news:G9r5qo.9su@lugnet.com... (...) (24 years ago, 6-Mar-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.trains)
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| | NGLTC Holiday Atlanta History center show pics
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A little late but we have posted some pictures from the Christmas NGLTC show at the Atlanta History center. This was a different kind of show for us since it wasn't at a regular train show, but inside of a historic Atlanta home. It made for a tight (...) (24 years ago, 6-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains)
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Beautiful! That is a true piece of art. Congratulations! -- Bob Fay rfay@we.mediaone.net (URL) Egli" <aegli@san.rr.com> wrote in message news:G9r5qo.9su@lugnet.com... (...) (24 years ago, 6-Mar-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.trains)
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(...) (24 years ago, 6-Mar-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.trains)
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My God. In addition to it being beautifully designed and executed, you had to make it entirely out of gray bricks. ...And it's HUGE. Whew. Really nice work. -Andy Lynch ----- Original Message ----- From: "Adrian Egli" <aegli@san.rr.com> (...) (24 years ago, 6-Mar-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.trains)
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| | A New Bridge
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It took a while (yea, you've no doubt heard this before) but I think I got it right! A curved bride structure that uses NO Technic like my past structures. It's on Brickshelf under the title "BASIC-CURVE" (URL) Adrian (24 years ago, 6-Mar-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.trains) !!
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(...) I _think_ that the habit came from Scarborugh mayor (female, forget name). I _know_ that I picked it up, rather than calling it the toonerville trolley from the start....just force of habit I guess. I would have rather seen CLRV's on the RT (...) (24 years ago, 6-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Couple of comments: 1. CLRV's are prototypical on Boston tracks, I have a photo of 4029 alongside a LRV in Boston...the contrast is kind of neat (CLRV=Canadian Light Rail Vehicle, built by UTDC/SIG 2. TTC tokens can be spoffed using aluminum (...) (24 years ago, 6-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Harry P. Movie Trailer / Hogwarts Express Train
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(...) Potter (...) I'll try the link as well, I too was having a heck of a time getting through on the other links. BTW, books 3 and 4 are even better than 1 and 2!! I didn't want to buy them either until they came out in paperback but recently got (...) (24 years ago, 5-Mar-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Harry P. Movie Trailer / Hogwarts Express Train
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(...) Thanks Mike! I was having trouble getting there with the other links posted. Looks like a GREAT film. I REALLY got the feel of the book just from this trailer. I can't wait for #3 and #4 to come out in paperback so I can read them, and NOW I (...) (24 years ago, 5-Mar-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Sorry but I have to disagree, I've been a member of ETE for about 3 years now or so. I don't find them to be supportive at all, close-knit yes, to the point of totally exclusionary, especially if you do not model HO, and if you are not a male. (...) (24 years ago, 5-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains)
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"Harvey Henkelman" <HarveyHenkelman@webtv.net> wrote in message news:G9ppwy.1C2@lugnet.com... (...) Have you gotten the chance ot see it in person yet? I saw Brian and a few of his trains a couple months ago...I could not believe what I saw. Can't (...) (24 years ago, 5-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.il)
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| | Palatine Show a Success for AFOLs
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All, Just a quick note to let everyone know that the Royal Train's appearance at the model train show in Palatine, Illinois this weekend went well for AFOLs. I was surprised by the turnout ranging from Joe in St. Louis to Martin from Quebec (...) (24 years ago, 5-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: automating switching rails
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Hi Could you show me the instruction of your motorized switch point if you don't mind? Br Zhengrong (...) (24 years ago, 5-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains)
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I found this one has no enough power to pull or push switch point, why can you use it in your case? (...) (24 years ago, 5-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Royal Train show, Lagrange IL, Mar 17
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(...) I wish that I could. This exhibit is brilliant! That should stop those HO guys right in their tracks. -Harvey (24 years ago, 5-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.il)
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| | Royal Train show, Lagrange IL, Mar 17
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Hey... Anyone coming to this? (URL) of now, I'm planning on it. -Tim (24 years ago, 5-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.il)
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| | Re: Finally some pictures from our train event.
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I will take a look into it tonight. Sonnich Brad Hamilton <bhamilto1@home.com> wrote in message news:G9pGp5.3zq@lugnet.com... (...) text (...) (24 years ago, 5-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | European Train Enthusiasts
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For those of you who do like the railways of Europe and strive to recreate these in our almighty brick, here's a link which you may consider investigating... (URL) I've been a member now for some time. They are supportive and in a sense, close-knit. (...) (24 years ago, 5-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Finally some pictures from our train event.
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I'm able to use the 2nd link, but I get all sorts of errors and strange text flashing across my screen when using IE5. Frank Filz <ffilz@mindspring.com> wrote in message news:3AA074F3.F95C78...ing.com... (...) (24 years ago, 5-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains)
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Thanks, guys! ROSCO Josh Baakko <shi_web@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:G9pAI6.Dw8@lugnet.com... (...) (24 years ago, 5-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Teenltc update
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The teenltc website it up and running, and as I stated before, this will mostly be a way for teens to display their creations, and it view others for ideas. click here: (URL) (24 years ago, 5-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains.org)
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| | pictures from WAMALUG's meeting
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Hey all - Just put up the pictures from WAMALUG's meeting this weekend. We all had a great time :) The pictures are up on the temporary home of peeron.com[1]... (URL) lugnet.org.us.wamalug [1] yes, sadly peeron.com has to find a new home, since I (...) (24 years ago, 5-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains.org.wamaltc, lugnet.org.us.wamalug, lugnet.loc.us.dc)
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| | Re: Track designer
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(...) Add in a ctrl+c to copy it first... Josh (...) (24 years ago, 5-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: German Trains, 1930s and 40s ??
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(...) I have a Märklin-catalogue for inspiring ideas on classic German trains. You can find it online at: (URL) via: Artikel-Gruppe: Lokomotiven Untergruppe: Dampflok In result you should find over 60 engines. Kind Regards, Ben (24 years ago, 5-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains)
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After you have finished creating your track do a ctrl+a (to select everything), now go to either MS word, MS paintbursh, MS photodraw, or whatever other program you use to manipulate pictures. Once inside that program do a ctrl+V (for paste) or do a (...) (24 years ago, 4-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Track designer
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Hi, all Is there any neat way to convert a TDL file to a JPG (or GIF, etc) other than doing screen capture? Thanks ROSCO (24 years ago, 4-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: What's that, under there???
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Underwear! Steve Barile <sebarile@sstanamera.com> wrote in message news:G9nMs1.Dnp@lugnet.com... (...) (24 years ago, 4-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: IOLTC Update
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(...) I'm not a big fan of "me too" posts, but I'd like to know too... Just so there's no possibility of misunderstanding... --Todd (24 years ago, 4-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains.org)
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| | LUG & LTC dates of formation update
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(...) Here is an updated list. I am still missing a fair amount of info...any definitive info is appreciated! Please post as a follow-up to this post and I will update the chart. Thanks! Looks like we're almost to 40 now... :) --Todd 1. 1985 CWC-CW (...) (24 years ago, 4-Mar-01, to lugnet.org, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.us.wamalug, lugnet.org.ca.viclug, lugnet.org.us.gmlug, lugnet.org.us.texlug, lugnet.org.us.wafol, lugnet.loc.jp, lugnet.org.it.itlug, lugnet.org.us.dixielug, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.org.au, lugnet.org.us.cmlug, lugnet.org.us.nclug, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.org.us.sealug, lugnet.org.us.lugco, lugnet.org.us.gflug)
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| | Re: What's that, under there???
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I was hoping to make someone say "underwear" :) SteveB (...) (24 years ago, 4-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: IOLTC Update
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(...) And more (minifig) people! Conan's collection has too many MISB Airport Shuttles and not enough 2x4 bricks... :-) ++Lar (24 years ago, 4-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: IOLTC Update
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...snip... (...) ...snip... We ALWAYS need more bricks. <grin> (24 years ago, 4-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: IOLTC Update
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In lugnet.trains.org, John Neal writes: <snip> (...) Well I am sure they are aware of it too but I asked if they were "formally aware" of this group I.E. had a hand in its formation. I get the feeling now that maybe they didn't but I think its (...) (24 years ago, 4-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: IOLTC the final word!!!!!!!!
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(...) When, precisely, does this kind of nonsense become an advertisement for something for sale, and require being moved to a lugnet.market.* group? eric (24 years ago, 4-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.admin.general)
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| | Re: IOLTC Update
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(...) So, then: Was Mike incorrect in saying that the group being North America only was a request from LEGO Direct? Secondly, have you been speaking to anyone from any branch of LEGO concerning this group? If so, what about the group has been (...) (24 years ago, 4-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: IOLTC the final word!!!!!!!!
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In lugnet.trains, Steven Barile writes: <explains yet again, but in the wrong group> I'm sorry that you're frustrated at yourself because you didn't communicate clearly enough for everyone the first time. People naturally have concerns when things (...) (24 years ago, 4-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Unusual flatcar loads
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I posted this a long time ago, but never got a reply. Anyway, this is a page which shows some good loads for our flatcars. (URL) and may the LEGO force be with us! -Harvey (24 years ago, 4-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: IOLTC Update
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(...) My explanation? Blame Canada! <g,d&r> -John (...) (24 years ago, 4-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: IOLTC Update
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John Neal wrote in message <3AA1CB7A.833172CD@u...st.net>... (...) assume (...) it. This is why (quoting from teh first message in this thread, by Mike Walsh): (...) This statement needs to be either stated to be wrong (please!) or explained (...) (24 years ago, 4-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: What's that, under there???
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I think it's Brad, and he's signaling that the IOLTC should exclude Canada. >;^D (...) (24 years ago, 4-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: IOLTC Update
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(...) I'm sure LD is aware of it (they *do* read LUGNet), but why would anyone assume that they would have anything to do with it? They have nothing to do with it. The IOLTC will approach LD as an org to discuss ways that TLC can support LTCs doing (...) (24 years ago, 4-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains.org)
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| | What's that, under there???
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What's that, under there??? (24 years ago, 4-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | IOLTC the final word!!!!!!!!
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I'm really not sure how much clearer this can be! This mail list provides a mechanism for LEGO Train Club representatives (that's us!) to discuss topics, in a ***non-public*** forum, related to: communication with LEGO Direct, exhibiting LEGO (...) (24 years ago, 4-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: IOLTC Update
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(...) I'm almost as confused as everyone else by what has got to be an offhand remark, or even a misstatement, that is getting blown out of proportion (or else I am worried too). (...) I thought that the answer is "none, except that if LD wants to (...) (24 years ago, 4-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: IOLTC Update
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(...) Well the one thing I would like to know is how much other clubs (especially those that participate in Greenberg) get for honorariums. We (NELUG) have also been begged to do these shows and I seriously wonder if we are getting an honorarium (...) (24 years ago, 4-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains.org)
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I'm not sure why forming a mailing list to all the LTCs (in North America or world, whatever) is such a big deal. People, relax a bit! This list provides a mechanism for LEGO Train Club representatives (that's us!)to discuss topics, in a non-public (...) (24 years ago, 3-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: IOLTC Update
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(...) Huh? You have to be kidding. In every train show that WAMALUG has participated in, the promoter *begged* us to put up a display. There have never been any issues that I am aware of. Is such a group necessary? Is it even desiarable, considering (...) (24 years ago, 3-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: IOLTC Update
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(...) OK. What kind of "involvement" would there be from LD then? (...) I can totally understand and respect that. That just makes sense too. --Todd (24 years ago, 3-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: IOLTC Update
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(...) Steve? Can you answer them for us? (...) Personally, I don't think it's getting blown out of proportion. I think it's incredibly important. I am pretty shocked to learn in such a sideways manner that LEGO Direct has some kind of hand in the (...) (24 years ago, 3-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains.org)
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"Todd Lehman" <lehman@javanet.com> wrote in message news:3aa14ca7.508392...net.com... [ ... snipped ... ] (...) Steve mentioned that NA was how it should start, it would/will not be a permanent state. (...) reason, (...) I don't know, Steve will (...) (24 years ago, 3-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains.org)
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"Kevin Wilson" <kwilson_tccs@compuserve.com> wrote in message news:G9MwBG.7yE@lugnet.com... (...) other (...) Based on my conversation with Steve, it is some of both. I will have to defer the answers to some of these questions to Steve. LD does NOT (...) (24 years ago, 3-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) I find this *extremely* disturbing. --Todd (24 years ago, 3-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) Whoa...this is heavy. Am I the only one who finds this extremely disturbing? Mike, Who at LD made the request that it be limited to North American groups? Why would they make such a strange request? (If they didn't give a reason, why didn't (...) (24 years ago, 3-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: IOLTC Update
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Mike Walsh wrote in message ... (...) That's interesting. I had the impression to start with that this was a peer-instigated organisation of Lego Train related groups, not something instigated by LD (?). I'm a little puzzled that LD gets to request (...) (24 years ago, 3-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: IOLTC Update
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----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Walsh" <mike_walsh@mindspring.com> (...) other (...) All I can say here is typical, don't worry about the rest of the world! We don't even have LD here in Australia yet! Maybe they will worry about us in a (...) (24 years ago, 3-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains.org)
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"Frank Filz" <ffilz@mindspring.com> wrote in message news:3AA08154.D25B9F...ing.com... (...) other (...) As I understand, it will eventually be a global thing, they just asked to start with NA for now. Mike -- Mike Walsh - mike_walsh at mindspring (...) (24 years ago, 3-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: subway info?
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(...) I would reserve the term "tinker toy" for the San Francisco cable car, which is actually made of wood. (24 years ago, 3-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos)
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(...) I didn't realize LD had asked for this organization... If it's North America only, would it be better for it to be the NAOLTC? Frank (24 years ago, 3-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains.org)
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| | IOLTC Update
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This evening Steve Barile and I had a conversation regarding getting the IOLTC mailing list off the ground. Since Steve has been swamped at work this week I offered to help him out. The charter of the list has been bantered about in this group a (...) (24 years ago, 3-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: Finally some pictures from our train event.
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(...) This site seems extremely troublesome. I'm not sure what all is being done with Javascript, but I have had to reload the site several times to get to things. Your second URL doesn't seem to work at all. Frank (24 years ago, 3-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Harry P. Movie Trailer / Hogwarts Express Train
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(...) For everyone that doesn't want to go through the muck to see the Harry Potter Trailer click here. (URL) Petrucelli aka Lord Insanity (24 years ago, 3-Mar-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: subway info?
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"Todd Lehman" <lehman@javanet.com> wrote in message news:3aa03359.351644...net.com... (...) Are there any diagrams online of the track layout at Park Street? That would be very interesting, IMO. After visiting New York, however, the T is a tinker (...) (24 years ago, 3-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos)
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| | Re: subway info?
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(...) THAT'S what that noise is?! WOW, that makes sense! And MAN, it's a SCREEE...EEECH. You'd think they were dragging a 4'x8' slab of sheet metal across the tracks. --Todd (24 years ago, 2-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos)
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| | Re: subway info?
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"James Powell" <wx732@freenet.victoria.bc.ca> wrote in message news:G9Jq9A.HJp@lugnet.com... (...) Then what's with calling it the Toonersville Trolley? The rt is far from a trolley, and it's very misleading to those who read the group, who were (...) (24 years ago, 2-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Finally some pictures from our train event.
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Dear friends! Finally I have the pictures online from our train event 2 weeks ago. Enjoy them at: (URL) faivorite pictures is this one: (URL) I have done some minor updates of the site. LMKWYT Sonnich (24 years ago, 2-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | 7725 and 7740 for sale
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The following Lego items on sale. Lego nr. - Stock nr. - Description - Price in US$ Building instructions=BI Pictures from some of the legos: (URL) at least IE 4 or Netscape 4 Mentioned if boxed Trains: 7725 - 148 - Passanger train, all bricks and (...) (24 years ago, 2-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: German Trains, 1930s and 40s ??
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Actually, that would be great. It's exactly what I'm looking for - if it's not too much of a pain, it would be greatly appreciated! thanks, shaun (...) (24 years ago, 2-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: TeenLTC?
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(...) Hey uncalled for. Your the one swearing and acting like a two year old. Lugnet is not a place to insult people and if you do purposely insult someone you BETTER have a really good reason, really good reason not just "shut the heck up already (...) (24 years ago, 2-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: subway info?
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(...) HO. I've always considered getting that LRV model. One of my friends in high school was a real subway fan and his model railroad actually was a transit layout, complete with a subway station. He told me of exploring the nether reaches of the (...) (24 years ago, 2-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: subway info?
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(...) I haven't been on quite everything. I've never been on the Mattapan Extension, or even down to Ashmont. I think I've just been as far as Quincy Adams (I used to have a friend in Quincy, but I don't think the line even extended all the way to (...) (24 years ago, 2-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: subway info?
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(...) There was a Train store in the Natick Mall that at one point had an small-scale (I don't know all the train scales, I want to say this was HO but that could be wrong, I think N is the tiny one, right?) Green Line trolley. I was so taken with (...) (24 years ago, 2-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I don't notice much graffitti on the subways in NY. Next to none, I think. The Welcome Back Kotter days are over as far as that is concerend. They've really done a good job cleaning that up. There is graffitti in the tunnels though. But none (...) (24 years ago, 2-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Note that even with the wide swing they still loose contact between the trolley poles and the electricity. Actually I have seen this quite often, usually the bus just costs to the side of the street and the driver gets out and there is a wheel (...) (24 years ago, 2-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Old spareparts
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Such sets as wheel sets and red bogieplates aren't availible, only motors, points, trakcs, light bricks a.s.o. And, no, there are no doors or windows! So any highpriced items are not availble. I myself need motors, electric inserts, wires and (...) (24 years ago, 2-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) So's Rainman... what's your point? :-) I dunno if it's actually true though. I haven't met a Boston driver I couldn't beat through a squeezedown (think the merges on old I 93 coming into downtown, or the merge shuffle to get to the callahan (...) (24 years ago, 2-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) It took me a minute to realise you meant Charles/MGH. :D That intersection isn't *that* bad. You just have to learn how to drive in Boston, that's all. We're all really good drivers here- perhaps you're just not up to scratch. eric (24 years ago, 2-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Because all the criminals hate riding the T??? :-) FUT .fun ++Lar (24 years ago, 2-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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| | Re: subway info?
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Thanks for describing Park St. Station, that was exactly what I was thinking of when I said "complex underground trackage" but I couldn't remember the name. I forgot that I have a T map in my computer bag, as well as a T token, a BART card with some (...) (24 years ago, 2-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Shaun I have a pre war german postcard with a lovely steam train on it. I can scan it for you if you like. Michael Pratt (24 years ago, 2-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) The T gets pretty crowded at rush hour also. I'm mostly thinking of the graffitti, though I supose some of that may be put on during the day. I guess it's possible that Boston has somewhat better behaved people (1), but I've been surprised at (...) (24 years ago, 2-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) There's even just a bit of El. on the Green Line (though I think it's dramatically reduced from what it once was). I think they're running a restored PCC on the Green Line now for special occaisions. At least one of those stations has a couple (...) (24 years ago, 2-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) lol What is interesting about this engine is that it closely resembles James from TtTE, which my son and I have already modeled: (URL) appears that a few modifications and one would have the Hogwarts Express engine... lol I was curious to see (...) (24 years ago, 2-Mar-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains)
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Hi all, Does anyone know of an online source that has pictures of German trains from the 1930s and 40s? In particular I'm looking for pictures of the engines (locomotives? please forgive me, my train parlance is substandard ;) ... any help, or any (...) (24 years ago, 2-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains)
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"Larry Pieniazek" <lpieniazek@mercator.com> wrote in message news:G9Kr6L.FEJ@lugnet.com... (...) we (...) pairlist? (...) Lists exists and Steve and I have communicated a fair amount with respect to adding names to it. I excpect that Steve will be (...) (24 years ago, 2-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) It's been years since I've been on the T or even driving in Boston, but I forgot about those electric buses. Way cool. And the T on Commonwealth ave, I used to love riding that.... One thing I have (...) I never thought of that, it makes (...) (24 years ago, 2-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) This is hit or miss. There are some accessories that will be in high demand (for example the largest red steam engine wheels) and some that won't (for example the spare contact brushes for 12V motors) be in as much demand. But ya, I expect (...) (24 years ago, 2-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I dunno. But I'm expecting to hear something from Steve Barile. I know the mailing lists exist. Perhaps just start using one and let the "which list is it, we didn't pick a name yet" problem get solved later. Can you rename a pairlist? I (...) (24 years ago, 2-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains.org)
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In lugnet.general, Chris Leach writes: <snip> (...) That's great. I wasn't aware that TLC or LD had done that. My criticism was based on an assumption that they were just advertising the show for their own benefit and I can see that this is not (...) (24 years ago, 2-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains)
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In lugnet.trains, Frank Filz writes: <Extolls the virtues of Boston as a source of proto inspiration> (...) Well Boston DOES have Acela, it leaves from South Station. But it's not all that high speed till it clears the in town trackage... Of all the (...) (24 years ago, 2-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains)
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So is anything happening with the I*LTC? Just curious or possibly impatient... (24 years ago, 2-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) It is licensed from the movie. However, that is no guarantee we will see a true-to-form steam engine. For example, just look at the baby dinos for the Jurassic Park III license! Jeff (24 years ago, 2-Mar-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains)
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(...) I agree. I try to model British steam trains, and I'd love something like this - particularly without the cost of more track and another controller! One issue - perhaps someone knows the answer - is the Lego Harry Potter series licensed from (...) (24 years ago, 2-Mar-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains)
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Anyone interested in older spareparts from 12V and 4.5V trains? I hope to get some next week. I don't what or how much. Rgds Sonnich (24 years ago, 2-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains)
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Could you tell me the detail address? the main page is too heavy! Zhengrong (...) (24 years ago, 2-Mar-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains)
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Tony, I tried to send a personal e-mail to you, but it bounced back. Anyway, (...) Larry (...) Kai is twelve, and he was misunderstanding certain things, which I think have been cleared up now. Larry and him got off to a bad start, but I htink over (...) (24 years ago, 2-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) Ok calm down, no need to swear.Kai is young and with being young you make mistakes.He has already said he was sorry.CWLeach (...) (24 years ago, 2-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains.org)
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