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I'm glad you mentioned that, Huw, because I was thinking the same thing. I also was wondering about utilizing such a wide-scoping name-- Sam, have you discussed this with anyone, or is this some sort of unilateral move? Personally, I feel that if (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.admin.general)
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"Sam Hastings" <samjh@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:GEs6zt.A1x@lugnet.com... (...) Personally I fail to see the benefit of these 'breakaway' Yahoo discussion groups. I am perfectly happy talking with US Lugnetter's about all aspects of LEGO (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) My son has already made some 2 widers; here are some pics (along with an N scale box car for comparison): (URL) (help me out, here) made some really cool Large scale LEGO train set trains that were 2 wide-- I couldn't find the site, however. (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.trains)
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REALLY sorry, but I have got the address wrong down below - . instead of /! So, the actual URL is (URL) Hastings (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.uk)
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Hi all, GREAT NEWS! I have formed UKLTC, which, as you may have guessed, is the United Kingdom Lego Train Club. Sorry to Harvey Henkleman, who originally gave me the idea, but I have wanted to do this for ages, and you reminded me. Thanks! Anyway, (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) snip (...) snip (...) snip (...) Thanks for the kind words. The one thing I am wondering about with this design is what happens when two bufferless models are connected, and the train is pushed backwards. When the cars are pushed backwards the (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Went without saying so I didn't say it. Oops, I just did. ++Lar (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) It looks like you are off to a good start. However, it looks like the middle section is connected to the ends by only three studs. I found that I had to extend the connections farther than that to increase the sturdiness of my cars. When I get (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.trains)
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Holger Matthes wrote: Wow, great coupler design! I like the engine, but I find the studs on the SNOT slopes to be a bit distracting. Did you try stepped tiles? Overall, I think the engine looks very cool. I really like the nose. In addition to being (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.trains)
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Hey Lar, don't forget the four 3x3 low slope corner bricks in yellow. Another great rarity. I'm not into Lego trains, but had I ever decided to buy one the 7740 would have been it. A great set! Gary Istok (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) the HO scale. Build N-scale LEGO trains on N-scale bogies and motors ;) That will bring the 2-wide LEGO model train building art to its ultimate conclusion: LEGO model trains for minifigs! Chris (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.trains)
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Has any one tried to give the Minifigs a miniature train ride, take a look at this. (URL) took two N scale freight cars cut the roofs and set the minifigs down in chairs. On the floor of the car I Hot glued (gasp!!!!) a 2x3 plate to put the chair (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Chris, just got done building you coupler design, te best alt. coupler design I've seen - esp. for long trains. And it should be super strong for six-wide Euro-type trains! -Harvey (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) angled sides of that locomotive. I like the way the Technic spring bricks are loose in the coupler to the wagon. Looks like an easy set up for the wagons on the track. Very nice train set. later, James Mathis (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi Folks, I have just uploaded some pictures of my latest train creation: A german BR 101 electric engine pulling 5 Talgo hotel-on-wheels cars. (URL) the real engine at: (URL) the cars at: (URL) advert says: "Nice here. But have you ever been to (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.trains) !!
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Forgot the link: (URL) glad i looked (after an hour...) Josh (23 years ago, 10-Jun-01, to lugnet.trains)
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This is my prototype version of a stand-alone well car. Some parts still need to be changed, but it is in it's basic form. The well is 6x24 studs, and can hold the weight of the containers. I've also included pictures of 2 20' and one 40' container. (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jun-01, to lugnet.trains)
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Hey John, Yes, I am the one that has the Big Boy and The Garrett, But I am from Cartersville, Georgia not S.C. Hopefully I will see you at the meeting at the end of the month. Yes, I am currently working on a Southern Pacific, 4-8-8-2 Cab-Forward, (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jun-01, to lugnet.trains)
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Hello fellow trainheads, I'd like to announce the formation of the ELTC (EuroLEGO® Train Club). This group is for those who like to model non-North American railway equipment like me. I've already had quite a few persons join my fold, why?, you (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jun-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org) !
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(...) I agree. The 7740 rules. I paid out the wazoo for mine but it is by far my favorite train. I also shucked out for the additional sleeper car and don't regret it one bit. I love all of the windows both yellow and grey. This is definitely a (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jun-01, to lugnet.trains)
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