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(...) I disagree Larry. These are general enough in terms of how to do a LEGO scene that they deserve to be in .build. Also, I don't subscribe to .train... The buffers on the shunting engine look like that in Europe. Well, maybe they are a LITTLE (...) (25 years ago, 22-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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(...) but this is one of the better *scenes* I've seen. There is a lot of eye candy there (the stairs down, the rusted part of the roof, the stucco breaking away) for one to discover. 1 - except for the shunting engine. That's just weird. What is (...) (25 years ago, 22-Jul-99, to lugnet.build, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Dutch railways models
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OK, people I have decide I do not like because they keep making amazing models and make me feel inferior... Eric Brok, James Mathis, Joe Davenport Chris PS. Actually, I do feel inferior, but this does not make me dislike Eric, Joe, or James. I love (...) (25 years ago, 22-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: My new Engine: SD70M
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(...) You might want to use some of the technic tubing. Like what is used for the FLEX system, or even the pneumatic tubing. Dave (25 years ago, 22-Jul-99, to lugnet.build, lugnet.trains)
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I made many pics of my Dutch railway station, featuring - Thalys high speed train - Dutch Hondekop train - Dutch freight car engine - Dutch shunting engine But I won't have time or opportunity to scan and arrange the pics for my site, until in three (...) (25 years ago, 22-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: My new Engine: SD70M
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Hmmm... This is a fascinating idea. I'm going to have to play around with this some. A while back there was a thread with similar ideas going around but it was all centered around making more intricate windows for cathedrals. The threw around (...) (25 years ago, 22-Jul-99, to lugnet.build, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: My new Engine: SD70M
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Larry Pieniazek wrote in message <3794F81E.274D756E@v...er.net>... (...) I've had several people send me comments about the small pictures. So, I tried again and I've got a little better pictures for the side shots[1]. Also, I've added a few more (...) (25 years ago, 22-Jul-99, to lugnet.build, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: My new Engine: SD70M
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(...) This takes me back to childhood when I had this model train. Very nice detail. I have one small (and humble "trick" you might want)there is a way to do lettering where you turn plates on the side to get skinnier letters. It's sort of cheating (...) (25 years ago, 22-Jul-99, to lugnet.build, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: My new Engine: SD70M
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THIS ENGINE ROCKS. Really. Raises the bar on engine detail and accuracy. Very nice. AND it's in WARBONNET!!! Need bigger pictures, though. My big beef is using those notched end 1.2x6 end railings on the side. Those are just wrong. Everyone does it, (...) (25 years ago, 20-Jul-99, to lugnet.build, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Permanent outdoor train
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(...) Peco invented OO, no? How important is that, really? I'd say HO, N, Mantua couplers, Kaydee couplers and command control are all more important. Peco invented none of those, I don't think. (25 years ago, 20-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Zany Brainy Train Sale July 15-? (several days)
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(...) Nope. That DUPLO set was the only LEGO in the store that was marked down. (25 years ago, 20-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.us.nc.ral)
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| | Re: Using the 5120 switch?
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The middle position is off, the other two positions are forward and reverse. (...) (25 years ago, 20-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Learning Express: New Toy Store at 28th and East Paris
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(...) She was locking the door when we arrived. She was kind enough to let us in for a look around, and I didn't want to keep her long after a busy day. So I didn't look at everything. (...) I'd like to see everything that's not available from (...) (25 years ago, 20-Jul-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mi.grr, lugnet.trains)
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(...) We sort of know the owner, as she teaches at Nik and Taya's school. I told her I was glad to see her carrying LEGO, asked her about pricing. She claimed that her prices were lower than retail in some cases and that she would have some (...) (25 years ago, 20-Jul-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mi.grr, lugnet.trains)
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| | Using the 5120 switch?
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Hello! As I have seen this part being used for automatic switches etc., then I expect that some will know how it works. Is it a 2 or 3 step switch. Just on/off or off and 2 directions? Sonnich. (25 years ago, 20-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Some Train questions
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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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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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| | Re: Permanent outdoor train
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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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