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| Just thinking here about NOVA LTC... Did you know that Chevy tried to market the Nova in Latin America and it totally flopped. It seems as though nobody in upper management knew that NOVA means "It doesn't go" in Spanish. Being in California, I know (...) (25 years ago, 16-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains.org)
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| I tried to build a Green Line car, got as far as a frame that properly articulates and the steps, but ran out of time and scrapped it... My sense was that getting the center portion of the body to properly bend will be a challenge. I've subsequently (...) (25 years ago, 16-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
| | | | | Diesel F Series A & B Units (was Re: Deisel F Series A & B Units
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| Very nice. It says "F" to me. Some comments. Nose needs work. The coupler makes it look too bulky. Rather than trying to make a coupler that pivots, mount a magnet directly in the pilot (using either the 2x2 magnet holder plate, mounted vertically, (...) (25 years ago, 16-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| (...) I don't know but I would love to take part if there were enough interest in the Boston Area. It would be cool to say model a Minifig scale Green Line running through Cambridge or something like that. After Star Wars, Trains are my favorite (...) (25 years ago, 16-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos)
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| (...) I like trains; unfortunately all my Lego money these days goes for Technic. (25 years ago, 16-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos)
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| (...) There's another great (SF) story about the MBTA: Deutsch, A. J., --A Subway Named Mobius, 1950. (Astounding, December, 1950.) Reference found here: Best SF Four, edited by Edmund Crispin (URL) Filz ---...--- Work: mailto:ffilz@us.ibm.com Home: (...) (25 years ago, 16-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
| | | | | Deisel F Series A & B Units
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| I have been working on a stylized Union Pacific F Series A and B unit as a heavy hauler for my layout. I'm hoping to get some input from the train aficionados that frequent this group. Any suggestions or feedback would be welcome. Currently only one (...) (25 years ago, 16-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| (...) well, for one thing, I don't have a key, as some of us do;-) (...) Only your most favorite things so as to be photographed on the layout. Hopefully there will be some garment som-soms...;-) (...) (25 years ago, 16-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains.org)
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| (...) And the reason you're posting instead of building is??? PS, I WILL be there Friday nite late, what are people wearing for shirts, the white Tee is all I think I have. Should I (space permitting, probably isn't, saving space for Jambalaya (...) (25 years ago, 16-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos, lugnet.off-topic.fun, lugnet.trains.org)
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| (...) And in near panic mode with the NMRA National convention less than a week away and much building left to do, with Lar cavorting around the country with his new job and our intrepid leader Conan shooting the rapids in Idaho on his (...) (25 years ago, 16-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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| (...) Say, how come there isn't a GBLTC? (Greater Boston LEGO Train Club) Ya'd think with the MIT Underground Railroad thing here and all the history that there'd be at least 10 or 20 train-nutzoids out here? :-) --Todd (25 years ago, 16-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos)
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| (...) Say, did you guys consider "NVLTC"? I realize that Northern Virgina is traditionally called "Nova" or "NoVa" or "NOVA", and I don't mean to be insulting in any way to suggest anything else, but if you went with NVLTC, then you'd be 5 letters (...) (25 years ago, 16-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains.org)
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| (...) ...Well, we are in the process of forming a LTC in Northern Virginia (Washington DC area)... LTCNOVA (or NOVALTC I still think u guys got it backwards :-) ...We are in the process of setting up our webpage (tentatively at (...) (25 years ago, 16-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains.org)
| | | | | Lego Train Club of NOrthern VirginiA (LTCNOVA)
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| Hi, I would like to announce that Stephen Roberts and I are trying to start a Lego Train Club in the Northern Virginia area. We would also like to include DC and adjacent Maryland. We don't have any firm plans yet, but we are hoping on getting (...) (25 years ago, 15-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us.md, lugnet.loc.us.dc, lugnet.loc.us.va, lugnet.loc.us.va.arl, lugnet.general)
| | | | | WT 4558 Set
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| Hello seller I wish to buy or trade a 4558 set. it doesn't have to have a box or manual. I just want the set in parts but complete. In return i can offer this sets 8480 MIB 8860 No Box 8660 No Box Please email me medwards@ukonline.co.uk (25 years ago, 15-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| Hello all I am looking for a 4558 in good condition not MIB or other train sets from the 4500 series, but with box if possable. Will swap for a Rare Technic space shuttle 8480 Mint in Box and a Rare Technic Auto Chassis 8860 with Instuctions, (...) (25 years ago, 14-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains)
| | | | | Re: 4560-4561 Gaaaaahh!
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| (...) When was the last time you inventoried something? I seem to recall only requests (or demands) for information with no corresponding flow in the other direction. Well, at least you've started using please. (25 years ago, 14-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| Lego Train Club in Northern Virginia ...Well, actually, I'm in Fredericksburg, but am looking to maybe try and start (or find) a Lego Train Club round these parts. So if anyone's interested, email me! (25 years ago, 13-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| (...) Oh dear. The cars were the one reason why I might have bought that set. (Apart from the big supply of clear windows in the carriages. How are the windows done?) I liked the fact that they had decent sized wheels - I hate those huge oversized (...) (25 years ago, 13-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.reviews)
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| can someone please inventory this set? i want to see exactly what you get... (25 years ago, 12-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains)
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