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The WEB ring sounds like a great idea for the train topic. What are the machanics? Are you volunteering for getting it setup? SteveB (...) (25 years ago, 19-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Getting into the mainstream
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Hi All, I wanted to share (brag) that PNLTC was chosen to be the "recipient of the coveted Web Gem Award from the TrainNet Forum on CompuServe." It seems like the hobby of LEGO trains is slowly getting noticed by outsiders! (URL) TrainNet Forum (...) (25 years ago, 19-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Lego Train Club of NOrthern VirginiA (LTCNOVA)
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I hope that all goes well for you guys. When the PNLTC started there was just the 3 of us. When you get a site up for the club send me mail and I'll add it to our URL page. SteveB (...) (25 years ago, 19-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us.md, lugnet.loc.us.dc, lugnet.loc.us.va, lugnet.loc.us.va.arl, lugnet.general)
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| | Some Train questions
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Hi Trainees, :-) I was wondering why there is no Lego Train web ring? Seems like a good idea. I also wondered if anyone has made a UP (or even better, MOPAC) GP30? Where could I find pics of such a model? Thank you. -- Have fun! John AUCTION Page (...) (25 years ago, 19-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) 'I don't get it.' Back to the subject - the track width is 1.5 inches which puts it between O Gauge and 1 Gauge so you will have to make your own track or modify ready-made track and turnouts. (25 years ago, 19-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: My new Engine: SD70M
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(...) Thanks Ralph, I agree, the Technic crown gear is one of the most realisticly sized & shaped object for a fan cover that I have seen. It even curves over around the edges like the real fan covers do! Unfornately, I can't claim this as my (...) (25 years ago, 19-Jul-99, to lugnet.build, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Help request regarding alternative programming systems
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(...) Check out Dave Baum's NQC (Not Quite C). This is your best bet, IMHO. NQC doesn't get around the significant limitations of the RCX firmware, but it should easily be able to handle the application that you describe. (URL) you are running a (...) (25 years ago, 19-Jul-99, to lugnet.robotics.rcx, lugnet.trains)
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| | Help request regarding alternative programming systems
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Allow me to request a little help from all the rcx experts out there. I've purchased Mindstorms set and the infrared remote control. As near as I can tell, I can not do what I want with the mindstorms software, so I'm hoping one of the alternative (...) (25 years ago, 19-Jul-99, to lugnet.robotics.rcx, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Zany Brainy Train Sale July 15-? (several days)
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Christopher L. Weeks wrote in message <379354C9.6BF4306F@c...ri.edu>... (...) Were the 4559s and 4565s marked down, too? I have been waiting for those to go on sale - I hope I didn't miss them! Thats the exact store where I bought a bunch of 5571s (...) (25 years ago, 19-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.us.nc.ral)
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| | Re: Zany Brainy Train Sale July 15-? (several days)
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I was just in a ZB and they did have the big $130 DUPLO trains on sale down to $80. That was in Brentwood (St. Louis) Missouri. (...) (25 years ago, 19-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.us.nc.ral)
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| | Re: My new Engine: SD70M
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Now there's an eye catchin' loco. Mark H. (...) (25 years ago, 19-Jul-99, to lugnet.build, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: My new Engine: SD70M
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(...) Great Stuff!! I am about to get started on my first attempt at an engine out of Lego but I doubt I will come close to yours. Nice Building. Eric (...) (25 years ago, 19-Jul-99, to lugnet.build, lugnet.trains)
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| | RE: My new Engine: SD70M
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(...) WOW!!! I especially like the use of the Technic crown gear as a fan... Cheers, Ralph Hempel - P.Eng ---...--- Outside of a dog, a book is a man's best friend. Indside of a dog, it's too dark to read... ---...--- Reply to: rhempel at bmts dot (...) (25 years ago, 19-Jul-99, to lugnet.build, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Permanent outdoor train
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Carbon 60 wrote in message <37925E49.E0FC6D5D@b...ot.com>... (...) Not only that, but its the good stuff! Lot better than that Lego stuff. Oops, wrong group! -- Have fun! John AUCTION Page (15 Sealed Space sets sold - more soon!) (URL) Page (URL) (...) (25 years ago, 19-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | My new Engine: SD70M
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Howdy, Here's my first attempt at a more realistic engine than those that come with the sets from TLG. Its modeled after the SD70M, which was featured in the July 99 issue of RMC. (URL) quite long, 45 studs, from the front rail to the back rail. It (...) (25 years ago, 19-Jul-99, to lugnet.build, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Deisel F Series A & B Units
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G'Day It's late, but here is my 3 cents: I LIKE IT ! Great work. Cheers! Oliver Brian Darrow wrote in message <378F228C.2C3DDCAE@accs.net>... (...) <snip> (25 years ago, 19-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Permanent outdoor train
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(...) c /many of the /some of the less important / and I agree. :-) (25 years ago, 19-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Permanent outdoor train
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(...) Well Peco is British and has invented many of the model railway standards. (25 years ago, 18-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Diesel F Series A & B Units (was Re: Deisel F Series A & B Units
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Thanks for the comments. (...) I can see what you're saying about the front coupler and will certainly give it some work. (...) The pictures don't show it very clearly, but I was trying to give the nose an inclined look as it approached the (...) (25 years ago, 18-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Known groups
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Matthew Miller wrote in message ... (...) Newton or (...) the (...) The Red Line might also be a little more affordable, there aren't very many green train door/window parts... Frank (25 years ago, 18-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos)
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| | Re: Trolley doors
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(...) Mike, come to the 8 wide side! [1] And from there, heaven awaits us in ten wide utopia;-) [2] -John [1] <Mike, I am your father>;-) [2] Hmmm "Ten wide utopia" Sounds like a band from Legopolooza! Tom, my wheels are spinning..;-) (...) (25 years ago, 17-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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| | Re: more known groups
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(...) ...Yea, but think of all the cool sunburst lego designs we can come up with!!! (...) ...Or if the LTCs go worldwide, the North Vietnam LTC.... :-) Or even the Northern Venezuelan (...) ...tho I suppose ppl could confuse us for no-valt-c.... (25 years ago, 17-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: Trolley doors
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Leanne, Welcome to the club! I think that most trains have those kind of doors, but they are too difficult to build with Lego, so they just made the train doors we have right now. I guess that you will have to learn to accept it, as it is not going (...) (25 years ago, 17-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Interest in NELTC or other Lego Group.
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(...) Plenty of room for that... GMLTC roundhouse uses 3 RCX bricks and gawd knows how many sensors, switches, etc. Assuming John G gets it working right, that is. I added lugnet.trains.org to the groups list so that members of other clubs will see (...) (25 years ago, 17-Jul-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.loc.us.nh, lugnet.loc.us.me, lugnet.loc.us.ct, lugnet.loc.us.ri, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | More GMLTC pics
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Nine new pics. I finally had some spare time here with the scanner. With any luck (and provided we finish building in time) we'll have some .avi's of the layout from the train's prospective next month after the show. (URL) (25 years ago, 16-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: Known groups
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(...) A lot of the Red Line stations are pretty cool, for subway stations. And the underground would be kind of fun to model. (25 years ago, 16-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos)
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| | Re: Known groups
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(...) the (...) running (...) Well I guess that shows that I am more of an Orange Line Rider. But Newton or Chestnut Hill would be just as cool. (For the Green Line). Eric P.S. Just bought my first Train and can't wait to get to work on it. I also (...) (25 years ago, 16-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos)
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| | Re: Known groups
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(...) Hmm, maybe Boston is too localized, from what people are saying on other parts of this thread. What about an EMLTC or a NELTC? EMLTC - Eastern Mass. LEGO Train Club NELTC - New England LEGO Train Club (Note: I'm not into Trains, so I couldn't (...) (25 years ago, 16-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos)
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| | Re: Known groups
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(...) Hmmm, if the Green Line car goes very far into Cambridge, it's lost.... (25 years ago, 16-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos)
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| | Trolley doors
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Hiya! I'm working on a model of the San Diego Trolley, and am trying to figure out how best to emulate the doors on the trolley. They're a sort of gull-wing type in that they pop out from the trolley before sliding to the side. Has anyone (...) (25 years ago, 16-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: more known groups
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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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| | Re: Known groups
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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)
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| | 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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| | Re: Known groups
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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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| | Re: Known groups
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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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| | Re: Known groups
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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)
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| | 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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| | Re: Known groups
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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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| | Re: Known groups
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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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| | Re: Known groups
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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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| | Re: Known groups
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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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| | Re: more known groups
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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)
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| | 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)
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| | 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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| | Wanted 4558 to trade
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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)
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| | 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
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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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| | Re: 4560-4561 Gaaaaahh!
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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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| | Re: 4560-4561 Gaaaaahh!
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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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| | Re: 4560-4561 Gaaaaahh!
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(...) The UGLY (!!!) 4561 will be available in Belgium / Luxemburg too starting at august (next month) The 4565 stays available. Not only the models of the trains are detoriating ! Take a look at the 'Town' models. I hope that TLG will bringup (...) (25 years ago, 12-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Re: Permanent outdoor train
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In article <378946E9.C506EA83@v...ager.net>, Larry Pieniazek <lar@voyager.net> writes (...) Yes. My model railway experience was that multiple feeds work better. And with outdoor (semi)permanent track there are other factors, such as the (...) (25 years ago, 12-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Permanent outdoor train
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(...) I have to side with Frank on this one... run a 25 car train with 2 2 motor engines and you will see a speed drop on the far side of a 20 foot loop. (see my apt pictures to see the layout I'm talking about, it's not that big). Perhaps PNLTC is (...) (25 years ago, 12-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | North Georgia LEGO Train Club still alive!
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Hey everyone, believe it or not the NGLTC is still active,it's just been a crazy 6 months and not much as gotten done lately. But we are now getting our Fall schedule in order and are lining up shows. We will be presenting at the Greenberg train & (...) (25 years ago, 12-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Permanent outdoor train
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Dan Parker wrote in message ... (...) of (...) in (...) Hm, that's interesting, because I had noticed trains slowing down on the other side of my 4'x6' table. But maybe I'm imagining things, or maybe it's not level enough. Was that with a single (...) (25 years ago, 12-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: California Lego Train Club
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Well, if there are two train clubs, more the better for me. Besides, imagine the statewide meetings (maybe once a year?)... They would be HUGE! As I am so far from North or South, I probably wouldn't be able to bring tables, though. Just Lego. Mike (...) (25 years ago, 11-Jul-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.fno, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.trains)
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| | North Georgia LEGO Train Club still here
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Hey everyone, believe it or not the NGLTC is still active, it's just been a crazy 6 months and not much as gotten done lately. But we are now getting our Fall schedule in order and are lining up shows. We will be presenting at the Greenberg train & (...) (25 years ago, 11-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: California Lego Train Club
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Dan Parker <dnvpark@gte.net> wrote in message news:FEp8FF.7FD@lugnet.com... (...) thus (...) LEGOLand- (...) for (...) If I'm not busy (and I doubt I will) then I would like to attend. Hopefully, two people I met at the Legofest from the region are (...) (25 years ago, 11-Jul-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.fno, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: California Lego Train Club
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(...) For what it's worth, I can see California having 2 train clubs: 1. Heck, the state's big enough. 2. BAYLUG is already catching hold to anchor the north half. SD and LA should be able to support a group. 3. Reduced driving times means a greater (...) (25 years ago, 11-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.loc.us.ca.fno)
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| | Re: Permanent outdoor train
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(...) from PNLTC's show experience, I can attest that one can operate with loops of 90 feet or more using one set of track leads -- all with no noticeable drop in performance. Does this qualify as a "horse's mouth" answer? :) dan parker, PNLTC (25 years ago, 11-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Permanent outdoor train
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(...) Both are valid names in the MR bizgame. (25 years ago, 10-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Permanent outdoor train
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(...) I measure a skosh over 1.5". BTW, do you mean "Piko"? -John (...) (25 years ago, 10-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Permanent outdoor train
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(...) I heard although can't be sure that LEGOLAND Windsor used G-Scale Track for their trains - therefore it may be possible that their track width may be a different size to the size they sell in sets. I'm currently trying to finish my OO layout (...) (25 years ago, 10-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 4560-4561 Gaaaaahh!
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4561 is available in Stockholm as well. I saw it in the Store & Liten toy store in downtown Stockholm. Price was about 1200 Swedish Kroner which is about $140. Mike - mike_walsh@mentorg.com (URL) Legault wrote in message ... (...) (25 years ago, 10-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Re: take a piece, leave a piece -- traveling box of LEGO
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Oh-Oh kiss me...er pick me! (Been listening to Sixpence None the Richer too much!) Speaking of kissing, I just returned from Conan's wedding, and apart from Conan almost setting the Chapel on fire, all went well. The ring bearer brought the ring (...) (25 years ago, 10-Jul-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | metroliner to monorail conversion
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Has anyone tried converting a 4558 to monorail tracks? The biggest problem I have is the turning radius on the monorail tracks is too tight. KL (25 years ago, 10-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Zany Brainy Train Sale July 15-? (several days)
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The new ZB in Whitehall had their grand opening today, the store opened Monday. They have (had) the big UFO set with the Fiber Optic System on sales for $29, but they sold em all out. The manager said for the short term, since they were out, they'd (...) (25 years ago, 10-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.us.nc.ral)
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| | Re: Zany Brainy Train Sale July 15-? (several days)
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I specifically asked if LEGO trains were included in this sale and I was told "no, only Thomas and Brio are on sale". I actually got to look at the sale notebook and there were no LEGO items in it! Mike Frank Filz wrote in message (...) (25 years ago, 9-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.us.nc.ral)
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| | Re: Zany Brainy Train Sale July 15-? (several days)
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(...) You may or may not be entitled to a refund, I don't know store policy. Even if you're not ENTITLED, you may be able to wheedle one anyway. Depends. I like ZB a lot, I bet they will. I feel wheedling is OK, it's the manager's call whether to (...) (25 years ago, 9-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.us.nc.ral)
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| | Re: Zany Brainy Train Sale July 15-? (several days)
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Grrrrr.... I just purchased a 4565 at full price... Well, actually, I saved up enough American Express Member Rewards points and got a $50 Zany Brainy gift certificate so my 4565 was not necessarily full price... Bryan Frank Filz (...) (25 years ago, 9-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.us.nc.ral)
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| | Zany Brainy Train Sale July 15-? (several days)
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Note sure if this sale is local to the Raleigh NC store or a general Zany Brainy event. They are having a train sale next week. Since the clerk mentioned it when I was buying Lego sets, I assume that any train related item they sell will be on sale. (...) (25 years ago, 9-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.us.nc.ral)
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| | Re: got my first train
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(...) <huge snip> (...) if you what a 4559, I can buy one for you at about 100$US[1] + shipping from Canada (~~12$US probably) there is a regulator in it [1] they are 15% off this week Martin (25 years ago, 9-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | windows (strange colored )
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...Oops that was meant for /train In the 7777 there are both gray and black 1x2x2 70's style windows. Does any actually have any of these. I would love to get 6 of each to make more diesels in different color schemes. Also a slightly different note. (...) (25 years ago, 8-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | New A4 pics
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Just updated my page with a new version of the British A4 with a better wheel system. (URL) click Lego... Trains... Then A4 Prototype. I dont know if this will be the final implementaion, so its still considered a prototype. Suggestions, comments, (...) (25 years ago, 8-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains)
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Christopher, I think John Neal hit the "nail on the head" with his advice. Like Larry P., I'm not sure I'd pay full retail price for an additional speed regulator. After all, you already own a speed regulator from 4559, and I'm not sure you even (...) (25 years ago, 8-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains)
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<frank f's recommendations on what to buy to get started> Skip the speed regulator. Post in market.buy-sell-trade that you want one and you'll get lots of offers. I have a few surplus and will sell used ones for 36 including shipping within the US (...) (25 years ago, 8-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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Call 9-1-1, you've been bitten badly!;-) All seriousness aside, welcome to the world of trainstrainstrains! It's great to see such enthusiasm and excitement over our little hobby. Here's some advice I'd give to a "rookie" who is just starting out: (...) (25 years ago, 8-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I started with one of each of: 4559 Cargo Railway 4565 Freight & Crane Railway 3225 Classic Train 2126 Train Cars I then added: 2nd 4559 Cargo Railway (1) 2nd 4565 Freight & Crane Railway (2) 2nd 3225 Classic Train (3) 2 4555 Freight Loading (...) (25 years ago, 8-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains)
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Here's my story. I wanted a Lego train since I first saw the twelve volt trains many years ago. I never had them, but my dad is a model railroader, formerally HO but now N scale, so I had a lot of railroading experience growing up. Last week, I was (...) (25 years ago, 8-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) <snip> No! no! no! 4561 are Martin (25 years ago, 8-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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(...) be (...) no (...) On thing that might deture you from using your LEGO trains outside. Is that the motor might get gunked up. In other words get a lot of dirt in the motor. If you look this site (URL) it mentions that they used 12v trains but (...) (25 years ago, 8-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general)
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I'm sure this has been brought up before, but this brings up an important point: is anything/method that any LL does to display a model considered "pure"? It seems unlikely that in laying track in LL Carlsbad that TLG actually made track but rather (...) (25 years ago, 7-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general)
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Like the Crystal Scavenger, the predecessor Crystal Crawler 6145 has two of these as well. -- dave (25 years ago, 7-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains)
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4560 are available in canada? Standing request, if anyone sees 4560s at Zeddys or other discounters for a net cost of 70 USD or less each including tax but not shipping, I want 3... Thanks! Terrible set but some good parts. Frank Filz wrote: <larry (...) (25 years ago, 7-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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Martin Legault wrote in message ... (...) Oops, I meant 4560, the one without the controller... Frank (25 years ago, 7-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) 4561 are now advailable in Canada (...) Martin (25 years ago, 6-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Here's a couple items from the US Summer 1999 S@H catalog (prices are S@H catalog price): 4541 Road N'Rail Service Truck (slightly different name) $14.50 4556 Train Station (per catalog is 233 pieces, I check this at home in the next couple (...) (25 years ago, 6-Jul-99, to lugnet.admin.database, lugnet.trains)
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(...) It may or may not be a back formation, but a factoree is a receipient of a factoring service, just as a transferee is a recepient of a transfer. Put simply, a factoree is someone for whom I act as a US agent or factor, receiving payment on (...) (25 years ago, 6-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.market.shipping)
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Could you explain the word "factoree", please? (It is not present in my dictionary). /Tore (...) (25 years ago, 6-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.market.shipping)
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(...) Cool, thanks -- they're in now! --Todd (25 years ago, 6-Jul-99, to lugnet.admin.database, lugnet.trains)
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Per S@H rep Karen the following items are available and have the following names/prices. I had her carefully check the capitalization in her online system 4553 34.50 "Train Wash" 4533 10.00 "Train Track Snow Remover" 4556 46.00 "Train Station" 4557 (...) (25 years ago, 6-Jul-99, to lugnet.admin.database, lugnet.trains)
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(...) The "make your own suggestion" actually gives you more flexibility than flex track. You actually build the track in place, much the same way as is done in real life (traditionally, in real life these days they're actually starting to use (...) (25 years ago, 6-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Any idea of which countries 4561 will be available in? I certainly don't have much need of an extra controller (would probably just as soon buy a couple from Larry when I get a big enough table to need more than 2). (...) I think we may need (...) (25 years ago, 6-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) This is great. If there is a posiblity of me getting some of these train plates plese email me. I am trying to get gray train plates for my TGV2. (see page (URL) ). Anything would be great, but I am looking for 10 of them. thanks in advance. (25 years ago, 6-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.market.shipping)
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Hey all Under the topic of the "Permanent Outdoor Train" there have been sugeestions to build your own track. Great idea, but would it be possible to make track flexible. They have this type of track redialy available for other model railways. Such (...) (25 years ago, 5-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains)
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lego has made trainjr... NOOO...OOO bring back the metroliner or some of the 4.5v set designs... they were great. (25 years ago, 6-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.reviews)
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We've gotten all the Sweden ones there are and will be bringing them over. I would not mind trying to do the same for Austria. Contact Michel to see if he wants to sell some of his share, I think I'm going to keep all of mine. Still looking for (...) (25 years ago, 6-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.market.shipping)
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I just built my 4561 (4560 is the same set without the speed controller, not available in the US, so now I have 23 extra speed controllers instead of 22). I hate it. Heck, my kids hate it. I knew I would but didn't know how much. It's very (...) (25 years ago, 6-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.reviews)
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In article <FEEoGy.50y@lugnet.com>, Eric Brok <brok@fcjsvc.hvu.nl> writes (...) I also have no experience of outdoor models, but I think the main problem is the plastic, and the rail joints. The plastic will suffer in the sun, and the joints will be (...) (25 years ago, 5-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains)
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You could do what LL USA did-- lay your own track. Make it the same gauge as 9v, and use O scale rails. Points might get tricky, but I think that would be the way to go. -John (...) (25 years ago, 5-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains)
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