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Howdy all, I'm going/coming back to Victoria. I'll be off line for a bit (if you are wondering where I am). I should be posting again in ~3 weeks or so. For those of you who care, my Email stays the same (from here) James (23 years ago, 7-May-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic, lugnet.loc.ca.nf, lugnet.loc.ca.nf.stj)
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I'm sure a lot of North Americans will get their trains today. I will let the kids open and build ours (before it subsequently gets cannibalized;-) -John (23 years ago, 7-May-01, to lugnet.trains)
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HoMa & Ben That's right. Another AFOL from the german forum asked his metall-working colleagues if it would be possible to make some aluminium rims for the old spoked wheels - and it WAS possible. The engine runs brilliant on the tracks. Any (...) (23 years ago, 7-May-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.trains)
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(...) "Riviera-Express" (...) I am most intrigued by the creative details of the baggage and restaurant wagons! The "tricks" used for the kitchen window/doors upside down are clever. Roof-top details and interior items are such nice accents. Love (...) (23 years ago, 7-May-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Ah, I wondered if that was the handiwork of Ben's friend.... I'm glad to hear that they work! I like this kind of innovation, because I fear that such train specific elements (large drivers, etc) may not be on TLC's short list of parts to (...) (23 years ago, 7-May-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.trains)
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Hi John, (...) as (...) Thanks! (...) outer (...) That's right. Another AFOL from the german forum asked his metall-working colleagues if it would be possible to make some aluminium rims for the old spoked wheels - and it WAS possible. The engine (...) (23 years ago, 7-May-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.trains)
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You *have* been busy, HoMa! An excellent creation, and wonderfully detailed as well! Very nice:-) I have a question about the drivers-- they appear to be LEGO, although the outer rims appear metal.... Also, no need to follow-up to .build; just (...) (23 years ago, 7-May-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.trains)
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Hi folks, I just uploaded some pictures of my latest train project: The "Riviera-Express" which was operated by the "Deutsche Bundesbahn" in the 1960s. It traveled from Hamburg through middle Europe down to the sea-resorts at the italian Riviera (...) (23 years ago, 7-May-01, to lugnet.trains) !!
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Well thanx for all of the reply's. I take if from the info, very few people like blue, and knowone likes black. Can not say that I blame you there. Well hopefully by sometime Wednesday we should all have are sets. Thanx again for the info Cameron (23 years ago, 7-May-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: about new trains
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(...) Short answer: That is absolutely correct! Leg Godt! Ben (23 years ago, 7-May-01, to lugnet.trains)
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