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"Christopher Masi" <cmasi@cmasi.chem.tulane.edu> wrote in message news:3B5E4219.79B21C...ane.edu... (...) I didn't say I don't love them. They are a quaint design. What I was pointing out is that outside of the USA they are not a classic and (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I don't think that US prototype modellers like four-wheel waggons and buffers on the end of their cars. But we must learn to compromise-LEGO® train models are geared towards a European/UK appearance. I myself like Euro-style trains, big, 8W (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I'm curious. Does ANYONE use cabooses anymore? The last time I remember seeing a caboose on a train was sometime in the early 90s. At the time I lived right next to a series of railroad tracks, one right next to the other. Only around 50 or 60 (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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<snip> Everyone loves a caboose. (...) I either think that Lawrence doesn't have a lot of exposure to cabooses, or thinks they are too "american" for him. (then again, I don't want to speak for him.....) Oh I absolutely love Cabooses and Trolleys. I (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Same here. The only train I will buy is 10001. That is, unless, Lego come out with something just as good if not better. (23 years ago, 25-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) You don't love cabooses? How weird. I suppose you hate trolleys too ;) Chris (23 years ago, 25-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I like yours better. The only problem (smirk) with your 14-wide caboose, is that it doesn't even look like LEGO. Thanks, Chris (23 years ago, 25-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hey 4561 also cause you to have to force Non-Lego train buffs to know that Lego trains arn't only for little kids. One Guy told me i'm crazy if I "play" with trains like 4561, but i don't I have never, or will ever buy a 4561. Josh (23 years ago, 25-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) Yep. Now a motor can easily control the switch. -Bryan (23 years ago, 25-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.trains)
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(...) The modification allows the switch track to be MUCH easier to move. It is incredibly hard to move the switch from one state to the other. Make the mod and it's smooth sailing. Dean (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.trains)
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