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I'm trying to make sure that I understand the purpose of the modification (being the modification guy that I am, I like to know what and why others modify pieces). Is the purpose to get rid of the firm 'snap' that occurs when the switch is thrown (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: A round of applause for LEGO® on their new train releases
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(...) BRING BACK THE FREIGHT RAIL RUNNER! I was a dedicated S@H purchaser for (me and) my son who was devistated when the Freight Rail Runner (4564) was discontinued after one issue of S@H. After that experience, I was much more knowledgable and (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.dear-lego)
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Today I realized that my modified switch track was the wrong way. A right instead of the needed left. After the horror of modifying the first one (I used one that didn't work well, figured it would be best... No so. Nasty, the metal contacts had (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: A round of applause for LEGO® on their new train releases
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(...) what was lego thinking in the first place to juniorize their train sets?they probably knew that after a while people would loose interest since their sets had fewer and fewer pieces, and were becoming more expensive. anyway, i think its great (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) Im not going to put other peoples creations on my site, unless their in the GNYLTC... i just need a few pics of stock lego trains from TLG, like a pic of the 4551 or 4547...to make my site look better. (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hear, Hear!!! Unfortunatly, the beginning of the end of juniorization didn't come before the train station and the Freight Loading Station were juniorized. Lets have a moment of silence for these great sets. Anyways. I've always wanted to (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) I don't know about all of you, but there are at least 6 non-AFOL families who regularly ask me for Lego advice (including help on buying out-of-production sets). I have told them exactly what I think about Lego Racers, Juniorization, Bionicle, (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Chris- This is a very nice MOC, Chris-- the best caboose I've seen yet.... -John (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) snipped myself (...) Oh yeah - thanks for reminding me - I guess it was wishful thinking... - Bob (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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"Bob" <cg47@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:GGzsB6.Jw1@lugnet.com... (...) new (...) missed (...) came (...) the (...) The log car doesn't have any barrels, the logs are comprised of 2x2 brown round bricks. Mike -- Mike Walsh - mike_walsh at (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I know that I am going to be buying some of the new releases since I missed out on the Blue Hopper cars <set:4536> (at reasonable prices) when they came out (how about that for part of the Legends line?). I already plan to buy the re-released (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) You want to put other people's creations on your site? Why? I suggest you put your own creations up instead, and just name off links to sites you think are cool. But if you insist on doing this... Make sure you have permission from the people (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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I want to thank LEGO® and LEGO® Direct for an outstanding job on their new train releases. This has restored my faith in what LEGO® can do and has given juniorization a good kick in the you-know-what. -Harvey (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.dear-lego)
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| | Re: 10013 & 10014 First Impressions (at a price)
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Lawrence, don't fret, soon we will be in the Euro with all the benefits of a unitary currency. Followed soon after by a European Federal Government who will set tax and VAT rates. Then we can all enjoy the same prices as our European neighbours. Not (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.trains)
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"Christopher Masi" <cmasi@cmasi.chem.tulane.edu> wrote in message news:3B5DADD5.992054...ane.edu... (...) But not outside the USA where we don't have them. We do have Guard's Vans though. Similar function, but usually a different design. They too (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) The best reason to build a caboose is because a caboose is a classic and romanticized part of trains. Everyone loves a caboose. Why buy LEGO's caboose? It looks like a fairly good model (don't have one yet), or it is a good source of parts. If (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) (you may only need an extra track power connector). Of course given an unlimited budget, I could create a much more enjoyable layout with 12V and be pure since the signal track is very flexible. Ultimately though I think the way to go is to be (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: MichLUG GATS Show - Amy's pictures
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(...) Anybody here check out these photos that Amy Hughes scanned?-Harvey (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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"James Stacey" <James@minifig.co.uk> wrote in message news:GGzHzp.80z@lugnet.com... (...) Well, whilst a couple of quid on a caboose might not seem much, wait until the Metroliner (which we can expect some demand for) gets launched soon and you (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: D.C. Metrorail Car
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(...) It is definately sturdy to run around a track and hold up to adult handling (holding from both ends). It would not survive child play in it's current form. The interior is completely hollow except for 1 2x8 plate running from roof to floor at (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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