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Yes, I would love to try it on the amfleet cars, which have a pronounced curvature. There are two problems, 1x4 gray hinge plates are fairly rare and you can't use the wide roof with regular bricks. I used brown 1x2 log bricks to get the clearance (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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(...) Wow! where were those pics when I was building the model? I can see that I need to make some changes to the doors. The pics I was working from all had the doors open so I had to guess. KL (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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hi, i need GIF and JPEG pictures of lego trains to put on my site. please email me at razoredge442@aol.com on where i can find them! thanks! joe (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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you wouldn't let it lie :) James "Lawrence Wilkes" <lawrence@thewilkesf...rve.co.uk> wrote in message news:GGzH6J.5JD@lugnet.com... (...) news:GGzDp1.ILp@lugnet.com... (...) yesterday. (...) just (...) detail (...) saucepan, (...) blue (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.trains)
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"Paul Cook" <astronut1@lycos.com> wrote in message news:GGzDp1.ILp@lugnet.com... (...) 20% cheaper in Germany though. Sorry, still annoyed that we get ripped off. regards lawrence (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.trains)
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10013 Open Freight Wagon and 10014 Caboose arrived in the post yesterday. As expected 10013 is not all that great but I hope to use the parts to build a wagon closer to Huw Millington's designs. (By the way Huw, I can't seem to get to your website (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.trains)
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(...) me too, see this thread: (URL) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.admin.database, lugnet.trains)
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(...) I'm partial to mine:-) (URL) Mike Walsh has one for sale that (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I personally rather have the power sidings and use signals to control the movement of the trains. Layouts shown in the 7777 train book are generally impossible to recreate in a 9V layout because the sidings need power in order to run more (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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In lugnet.trains, Frank Filz writes: <snip> Agreed. The current organization was done by a non trainhead, IMHO. I made some suggestions in the past on this topic as well. (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.admin.database, lugnet.trains)
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(...) True (or was true back in the old days) (...) False. It's a better model than recent TLC efforts but it's not "very good". Search the net and you'll find far better. Mike Walsh has one for sale that is way better, in part because it has the (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I'd very much like it if the train portion of the database were modified to be more generally usefull. My organization would be something like: trains - push - engines (includes MOT) - train sets - 4.5v - engines - sets - accessories - 12v - (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.admin.database, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Primary uses were: - Provide a place for the conductor and brakeman to ride - Provide an office for the conductor to do his paperwork - Provide a place to cary various things neccessary to maintenance and operation of the train - Provide a (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) See this post from yesterday on train compatibility for more information: (URL) >- The 12V system has electrical accessories which 9V doesn't have: (...) No command control, though a few folks have adapted DCC for 9V use (it would work equally (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) It wasn't me! Stefan Vorst produced the rims and i could imagine that he also sold some in the US?? I will forward the positive feedback to Stefan ... (...) Well, that's true ;-( [What about a Thatcher Perkins legend?] (...) Not at all ;-)) (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I'm sure someone will elaborate on this, but... The train crews included the conductor, who would wacth the train so that if any car derailed, they would know. the caboose also allowed protection of the rear of the train, so that other trains (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) OK, so if I understand this correctly, the track for 9V and 12V is actually the same gauge, the difference is purely electrical? (...) These sound like pretty nice features to have. Do either 9V or 12V have any type of Command Control type (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I think the MOT's are only classified as the train locomotives that you can decide the colors of. The train cars are MOT cars, but only one color. Josh (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.admin.database, lugnet.trains)
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The caboose is a warm place to rest and heat up some beans and make a pot of coffee. It also is a very good model. -- Bob Fay rfay@we.mediaone.net (URL) de Haan" <jeroendehaan@mac.com> wrote in message news:GGz4qz.JxH@lugnet.com... (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi, Not to be nitpicking but I was wondering if the new train cars (caboose etc.) should be located under LEGO > SYSTEM > Trains > 9v > My Own Train instead of LEGO > SYSTEM > Trains > 9v > Train Cars (where they are now) The box-art clearly (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.admin.database, lugnet.trains)
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(...) 4561 is a good parts set and if you want something NOW it's a good choice. You may be able to find it for less than list too. Check various web sites or your local Target which sometimes has them on sale. (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) <snip> HoMa, did you sell a set of these to Thomas Main? I got a chance to see them at Brickfest, if so, and they look really nifty. Very nice work. I liked how you got them to "snap" on so only friction held them on but they came off easily. (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Additionally, 4558 did not have the regulator (which is presumably why the picture of the 4548 box for the regulator has a picture of the Metroliner on it). 4561 does have some good parts, just ignore the instructions.... I would like to (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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Well, the subject says it all, isn't it? Why should I buy the caboose? TIA, Jeroen (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I think you will find that it doesn't. If you look at the box cover in the set database, you will see that the regulator is not shown as included, but is crossed out meaning you need to get it separately. (...) I'm not getting into this (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi all, (...) No matter. This link: (URL) is the right one. It takes some time to answer all the questions, but it is worse it. Thanks to LEGO, that they want to hear our opinions concerning LEGO and their products, web-sites and the S@H. Most (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) lol Lar is correct. The gauge of LEGO track compared to a minifig to scale would be over 5' wide.... (...) Not to speak for them, but I think they are deciding between the BART and the Frisco.... (dumped .build and general and added (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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Hi James, (...) Yes aluminium. I had the same size-problem while I build the second BR 10 engine in black. The version A in white was also 2 studs shorter ;-) But it was worse it ... (...) Did I get this? My alu-flanges won't roll all at the same (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) That is certainly true, but we don't even know if 10001 will include the speed regulator as of yet. By the way, Harvey suggested that Henry get the 4561-not the other way around. When I had my 4561, I still managed to build a small shunting (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I agree. Go with 9v. However. Don't listen to Henry there. :-) Wait a month and get set 10001. Most people think #4561 is juniorized junk. (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Welcome aboard Henry, I believe I can answer your questions. First of all, 9V is the current system being offered by LEGO®. What 12V stuff you may find will be at auction on Ebay or being sold through Brickbay at very high prices, (it's been (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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I am just getting back into Lego after a very very long hiatus. The recent photos from Brickfest and GATS have inspired me to invest in some Lego trains, so much so that I am selling off a sizable portion of my N-scale collection to finance the new (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Now THIS is quite the sentence to take out of context! don't mind me... not enough sleep... or something... Cheers, Heather -- Heather Patey Pirate Wench / Brick Detective LUGNET Member #490 (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I think I've hit 18 or 20 once, wiht a little binding. Josh (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) What are you, some kind of rivet counter? :-) The track gauge is plenty wide enough as it is! Where is J2 when you need him? The folks who should do BART are BayLTC!!! They are using a takeoff on the BART logo IIRC. (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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(...) here are some pics of the greenbelt yard- it gives a good view of the trucks. (URL) looks like you need some equipment hanging off the bottom of the car though. (...) I've been meaning to post the similar suggestion. I would remove the middle (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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(...) Ut-oh. Embarrassingly(sp?!), I didn't check the link that he referred to. Sorry! later, James Mathis (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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HoMa, Life is hot here in Central New Mexico! A late reply for the favour of sending me the sets of aluminum(?) adaptor wheel flange rims for the large red spoked wheels. These wheels have been incorporated into my Palatine locomotve. As a (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi James, thanks for transmitting this message! But I can't find the section on LEGO.com ;-(( Is it (URL) ??? But the idea of bigger wheels and shorter tracks (maybe wider curves??) sounds good. BTW: Everything ok in your desert James? Kind regards, (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) up to a child's playing? Also, what's the interior like? I can't really see inside it very well. I've got a challenge for you: BART (San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit). Note: it's not standard gauge - you need to place the rails farther (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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(...) Thanks for asking this Jeroen, I have found that six-axle bogies do work on LEGO® trains, and corner quite decently. Also about the wheel spacing on two-axle waggons? A maximum of eight studs can be used between the two wheels without the (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Yes, provided all wheels are touching (just!). 6 wheel bogies work better with the 4.5V wheelsets. (...) 14 studs long between ends of wheels is better, 16 is the practical maximum (...) 30-34 studs long, IMO. A "standard" US 40 ft long boxcar (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) That's an excellent model of a GP38-2. Looks good with OR without the decals to me. I personally use only official LEGO® stickers on my stuff, but to each his own.-Harvey (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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No this is not about 6 or 8 wides but I need some expert-advice here: 6 wheel bogies; does that work on 9V tracks? what is the maximum length of a 4 wheel car? Most LEGO 4 wheelers are 16 studs long, is that the max? What is the (realistic) maximum (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I tend to be like you. I just approximate and include the details I can/want to include. That doesn't mean I havn't fallen into the trap of trying to be to precise. For example I have a model that I call a Boston and Maine GP40-2: (URL) think (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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I received the following request to inform you all of an opinion section at lego.com. later, James Mathis Below is the email I received: Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2001 12:18:00 -0700 (PDT) From: ronald hartigan <roj2323@yahoo.com> To: thakius@nmt.edu (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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During my first year of being a LUGNET member, I have noticed that people usually take one of two approaches when building their train MOC's. Either they are as realistic as possible, or they are representational. Realising that you can only include (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) There is a very slight difference in the overall diameter of the 4.5V wheels versus the 9V wheels.-Harvey (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) LEGO trains have a high degree of compatibility. The only real source of incompatibility is the electrical items. This means for example that 9V and 12V track and motors are incompatible, and neither will run on 4.5V track (though 4.5V and (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Dave,It's all the same. (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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Dave & All, (...) I don't see it as being different at all, it is still 9V track, and all those new cars are 9V compatible too. The Metroliner started the 9V! : ) Scott S. -- (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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I have a question for all you train folks: Will the metroliner tracks be compatible with trains in the catalogs now? Are the the same voltage? I want to get the metroliner, but it might be a pain to have two different kinds of track. -Dave (URL) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) You are so correct. I have thought of how to achieve this pendular effect ever since Eric Brok showcased a working solution with modified Metroliner. So, that's been a few years! Simple: Well, even sometimes the realized solution is not (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) applicable to a very many passenger train wagons. This angled side wall is unique to several sets that I have worked on: Amtrak Acela, British Rail APT, maybe the Italian Cis Alpino. I'm sure there are many more!! Congratulations on showcasing (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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Christopher Tracey wrote in message <3B5C2593.3EE9C5C4@e...eb.org>... (...) The VLC (Vancouver Lego Club) layout won People's Choice at the Trains 2000 show in Vancouver, Nov 2000. Kevin ---...--- Craftsman Lego Kits & Custom models: (URL) Lego (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains.org)
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Chris & All, (...) No, no contest I am aware of, but I think a lot of people enjoyed it! : ) Scott "Yes, I do town, space, and trains!" S. -- (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) NALUG has received 2nd place (by popular choice) at both shows we've done. Great Edmonton Train show (Sept. 2000) & Supertrain (Feb 2001). At Supertrain, another LEGO train layout received 4th place as well. (not a club, or on Lugnet - just a (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains.org)
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It is a very nice job. In my traveling around D.C. on a nearly daily basis (not on the metro, but around it in my car) you can see how close it is to the rreal thing. What would be nice is if it could be modified to be put on a monorail base which (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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I'm not Kevin, but I've certainly ridden the metro enough to answer :) The real Metro does sit very high on the trucks - it's not very noticable when you're on the platform. If you're in a station like metro center, where both tracks are in the (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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"Christopher Tracey" <ctracey@enviroweb.org> wrote in message news:3B5C2593.3EE9C5...web.org... (...) NCLUG received 2nd place at the Raleigh GATS Show in June of 2001. Mike -- Mike Walsh - mike_walsh at mindspring dot com (URL) - North Carolina (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) MichLTC is 2 for 2 on awards at train shows. January '01: GATS Novi MI - 2nd July '01: GATS Grand Rapids MI - 1st I am not sure how we did at the SF convention ConTraption... I don't think there were other layouts being competed against. (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) Kevin, Does the real metro rest that high on its trucks or are they inset more into the frame of the car? I think this model would be very cute if it were "Legoized" and made half as long...realism is one thing, play value and practicality (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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(...) The GMLTC has received three awards that I can remember: First Place (blue ribbon) at a GATS show in St. Paul, Minnesota. "People's Choice" at the La Crosse, Wisconsin show (1999 ?) "Club's Choice" at the La Crosse, Wisconsin show (2000 ?) The (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains.org)
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In hopes of completing a long term project in the next few months I was wondering if the members of various train clubs could post if the club layout recieved an award at a show (GATS, Greenberg, etc) and which show it was. I know this a lot of this (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) The three roundhouse tracks and the turntable each have separate leads (can't have locos moving in concert) and thus take one switch each. Color coding is used to tell which switch controls what. The 5th switch is the turntable motor itself. (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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"Jason King" <jklugnet665@optusnet.com.au> wrote in message news:GGxCJq.Aq6@lugnet.com... (...) Cary Clark used the polarity switches for the exact same thing at the NCLUG GATS layout back in June. (URL) worked great, it would be nice if LEGO (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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It seems they are using polarity switches to isolate and run certain sections of track off the one regulator. Is that it? If not Please tell us what is happening.. -- Jason King LugNet #665 Jake McKee <sink@countersinkdg.com> wrote in message (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) What is actually happening on that regulator? I can't quite tell. Jake --- Jake McKee AFOL LUGNET Member #211 (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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NEWBIE alert!!!! NEWBIE alert!!!! (URL) always wondered what the studs on the front of Speed Regulator were for, and the above picture has answered that question. I'll have to try this out.... now were is that 8480 Space shuttle. Sorry for being so (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Saturday pictures of MICHLUG/LTC at GATS
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Whoops first I send a blank post and then I inflict some REALLY terrible ascii art on you. I should go to bed. Wait! I haven't inflicted the art yet. Here goes. Do a view raw post if you have to First off, small scale end view (looking down the long (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) I agree, James. We definitely need to figure this out so we can incorporate it into our club design. I'm awake and still having a hard time visualizing this design. Sounds like an intriging design. Later, John Warren (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) I too wish you took some pictures of that. I'll have to re-read your description again in the morning when I'm a bit more awake, I can't quite picture it right now. I really want to figure it out though, I think the plex attachment is the only (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.trains.org)
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OK here are some pics from Sunday. (URL) is our wont, we changed things around on Sunday before the open. (Chris has corrupted everyone else into this habit!) Jason put interior details into his go cart factory (including an assembly line for carts) (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) Thanks but on rereading the article I guess my issue is that people might come away thinking that I had more to do with those stunning PNLTC pictures (and the unimaginable planning and hard work that the PNLTC had to do to get a Guinness (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) Drat, I KNEW there was something I forgot to take better pictures of. These are amazingly clever, worked out great, and are highly recommended. Bear with this verbal description. Credit goes to Steve R. (this was his maiden show and he ROCKED (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.trains.org)
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Congrats indeed Larry! I have rarely seen any adult recognized in the Lego Mania Magazine. I have always admired you "train guys (& gals)" your work is very impressive. My father has an very nice collection of classic Lionel trains and can't really (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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Congrats on the first place finish. I noticed that this show you had the plexiglass up, how did you attach that to the tables? I know that you are not using custom tables, but just the standard issued banquet tables, so I'm curious how you got the (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.michlug)
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Sorry, I forgot to cross-post to .trains. (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.trains)
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(...) And thanks to Jason for processing and uploading those pictures. Steve (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.michlug)
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(...) Check out the builders website and original posts: (URL) well. Tim Strutt 8^) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.michlug)
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(...) ...taking pictures is pure Bliss. (...) (23 years ago, 22-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.michlug)
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The church is spectacular!!! I would appreciate any hints and tips on construction techniques. How did the builder construct the broad expanse of the windows. The glass sides of the church have the appearance of a crystal lattice. As for being (...) (23 years ago, 22-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.michlug)
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Hi all! Today some AFOLS have had a small meeting at the home of Karl-Heinz (risk a look at his homepage, mainly dedicated to old Lego stuff) (URL) have made up a small train layout with some rolling stock of mine and houses mainly belonging to (...) (23 years ago, 22-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) My name is actually one of his pseudonyms(1). One of the cool hip substitute teachers in eighth grade told me that. He also has a song on the 'parade' album entitled 'Christopher Tracy's Parade'. Am I the coolest or what? :) 1- actually he (...) (23 years ago, 22-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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hehe Nice reference to the artist formerly known as the artist formerly known as Prince;-) As you may or not know, Prince is from Minnesota, and those colors from that train are MN VIKING colors!! (...) (23 years ago, 22-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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Shame there are not a lot of purple bricks available... look at this: (URL) (23 years ago, 22-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | RE: Boomer in Saturday pictures of MICHLUG/LTC at GATS
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Rick wrote, snip (...) Actually, it depends on how you look at it :-) Russian Typhoon Class US Ohio Class Crew 160 154 Dimensions 6 built, 4 active 18 built, 18 active Length 172 m, 560' 560' Beam 23.3 m, 75' 42' Displacement Surfaced 23,200 tons (...) (23 years ago, 22-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.michlug)
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| | Re: Boomer in Saturday pictures of MICHLUG/LTC at GATS
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(...) It's mine (...) I had to shorten it for the area I was given. (...) It's not in port. :) (...) No (...) It's on the reverse side of the missile (...) It can spark lots of discussion. Not many naval vessels are seen on LUGNet (...) Boomer. (...) (23 years ago, 22-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.michlug)
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| | Re: VLC Trains 2000 Layout pics (From Last Oct)
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(...) Great pictures, I like how they made the 4565 engine in different colors.-Harvey (23 years ago, 22-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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Since these never got put up on the VLC site I've popped them up to Brick shelf for viewing. (URL) VLC is doing another show Aug. 4th and 5th 2001! Our layout will be bigger and better with a few REALLY great surprises. Stay tuned. We promise to get (...) (23 years ago, 22-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: The Beautiful Amtrak (Genesis?) Engine at BrickFest
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(...) <snipped James Mathis not at BrickFrest> (...) If Kevin M is really from New Mexico, then I'm not a state away. I live in Socorro, New Mexico. Socorro may be in the middle of nowhere, but it's still in New Mexico! ;-) Where is Socorro? I'm (...) (23 years ago, 22-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Boomer in Saturday pictures of MICHLUG/LTC at GATS
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Snip The ICBM missile! (URL) Boomer is this? (Navy term for FBM (fleet ballistic missile) submarine)(1)(2) Being (1), I really appreciate seeing a representation of the Navy rarely seen. Some constructive points (my 0.02 cents) or 3...(3) FWIW, the (...) (23 years ago, 22-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.michlug)
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(...) That is due to Steven Ringe. It really highlights what even a 2 or 3 brick high "module" can do. (...) Um, well, um, it *might* have been me, but there was a lot of chortling once we figured out how funny it looked. Unfortunately (??) no one (...) (23 years ago, 22-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.trains)
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Here are a few more pictures from the Bliss' camera. (...) (23 years ago, 22-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.michlug)
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Rick Hallman wrote in message ... (...) Now I can see them. I *really* like the round house you guys have there. Very nice work. Whose bright idea was it to put the school next to the gun shop? Kevin ---...--- Craftsman Lego Kits & Custom models: (...) (23 years ago, 22-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.trains)
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| | Saturday pictures of MICHLUG/LTC at GATS
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Again, sorry for the quality. the camera holds only 20 pics. Larry P and Scott Sanburn will have more, better quality ones. Consider the following *teasers*. Head-on shots of the sloooow monorail and ++Lar's Bullet train (URL) Ringe's Bridges (URL) (...) (23 years ago, 22-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.general, lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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(...) It is. There are three LG models on the layout, Clamshell, Painted Lady, and School. I decided to put the school right next door to a gunshop that Rick did. :-) We had a wooded area that ended up getting 3 Brickmania kits as well. (...) ++Lar (...) (23 years ago, 22-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.trains)
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Listen, All I know is that I cant wait to get my hands on two metroliners and two club cars. I just want those four sets all for me and my collection. No, i do not agree with people who resell the 10001 as a 4558 and a 10002 as a 4547 and make a (...) (23 years ago, 21-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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John Gerlach wrote in message ... (...) I (...) inside! (...) behind (...) Well, Brickshelf is down at the moment so I can't check that link, but if it's my Clamshell market kit that's on the layout, you can see more detail pics of it here, (...) (23 years ago, 21-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.trains)
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