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(...) Put some wheeled supports in the middle of the circle. That's assuming the height of track + motor is equal to the height of wheels + some number of bricks. Steve (25 years ago, 26-May-99, to lugnet.trains)
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Cool job. To bad so many people had to lose their jobs. (...) (25 years ago, 24-May-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.dear-lego)
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I was thinking it was around that time as well. That's coming up on 5 YEARS. How pathetic. (...) (25 years ago, 26-May-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.dear-lego)
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I was in Enfield as a model builder. Went back for a reunion, and a week later they laid off 2/3 of the department. Bad time to be working for LEGO, but I did hear that the severence was good.... -john (...) was a (...) about (...) occurred (...) (...) (25 years ago, 26-May-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) That means it is not unique. The last time I can think of was 1995, with the Freight Rail Runner's windows and Sliding boxcar doors. Jeff (25 years ago, 26-May-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) There's a new train canopy this year. (However used in some other themes). Eric Brok -------- Visit LEGO ON MY MIND: (URL) Submit your own link: (URL) section: (URL) (25 years ago, 26-May-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.dear-lego)
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<snip> (...) Easy there, cowboy! I have built some 8 stud wide coaches (built over *2* wagon plates) that practically *do* equal the length of the diameter of the circle. *Looks* goofy going around the circle, and prototypically an engine could (...) (25 years ago, 26-May-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Mark, it is July 23- 26 in St.Paul, MN this year. See (URL) complete details. -HTH, John (...) (25 years ago, 26-May-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I am already in contact with MR:-) (...) (25 years ago, 26-May-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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On the contrary, this isn't ludicrous at all. It's a great idea! Why hasn't it been done before. Build a circle of track with sixteen sections of track. Make a train car using four train motors separated by 90 degrees each. Fill in the entire middle (...) (25 years ago, 26-May-99, to lugnet.trains)
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John Neal wrote in message <374B2E27.28F2A8F2@u...st.net>... (...) 3 cheers!!! I hope we'll be seeing a picture or two, or even an article, in Model Railroader. Frank (25 years ago, 26-May-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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(...) I look forward to seeing it. (...) Correct: the two end wheelset pivot and the central wheelset translates perpendicular to the track. However, the central wheelset can actually pivot to some degree. I believe that the photos at my website (...) (25 years ago, 26-May-99, to lugnet.trains)
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I think I would buy two...at least two. (...) (25 years ago, 23-May-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.dear-lego)
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Hey! I'm 10+ years removed from LEGO Systems Inc. Did you work in Enfield? I was a factory grunt; how about you? Chris (...) (25 years ago, 23-May-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.dear-lego)
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Hi, A bit off topic, but where and when is the NMRA convention this year? Thanks, Mark -----Original Message----- From: news-gateway@lugnet.com [mailto:news-gateway...net.com]On Behalf Of David VinZant Sent: Tuesday, May 25, 1999 3:49 PM To: (...) (25 years ago, 25-May-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) No, J3, as sick and wrong as it sounds, you are prolly right:-( And therein lies the venom and frustration. -John (...) (25 years ago, 25-May-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) Well, Frank, I can tell you this: The layout we will be taking to the NMRA National Convention is going to be spectacular-- you can be sure we will be giving it our best shot to wow them:-) -John (...) (25 years ago, 25-May-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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I have never known LEGO to ever use anything other than their own internal ideas for what might sell. Set design and process has always been done in Demark (But as some of you know that has changed with the restructure of Futura...) One of the guys (...) (25 years ago, 25-May-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) I was someone that badly wanted a Metroliner, but I was young and didnt have the money to get. And now I have the money but you cant get one for $200 anymore. :( So I wouldnt mind a white Metroliner or even and orange one. It would need some (...) (25 years ago, 25-May-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.dear-lego)
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| | Re: A4 Class Locomotive teaser & Wheel count designations
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(...) Counting wheels is standard for the US. (25 years ago, 25-May-99, to lugnet.trains)
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