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(...) Correct. They discharge over track that has an opening (elevated or not)... (...) Not sure about that part. (...) Yes, it is a "handbrake". It's used when the car is not coupled to train air to set the brakes manually. The wheel is called a (...) (22 years ago, 5-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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I went for a bike ride last weekend in a town that had a railroad. There were a bunch of hoppers lined up by the road at one point, so I took some pics. I hope to model a hooper in LEGO, but I have some general questions about how they work first. (...) (22 years ago, 5-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) "In an unscientific way" one could say that the 18 sets of the 10,000 that are registered by MN members of the GMLTC makes us .018% of LEGO Direct's Train market. I don't know the roll calls of all the other train clubs but I'm sure someone (...) (22 years ago, 5-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thanks. I do wonder when the gravy train will run empty ;-) Just having fun using pieces I don't have... Virtual models, ick. I'd rather build with real bricks, but CAD is a really nice tool to get these models out of my swelling iching brain (...) (22 years ago, 4-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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I have been doing some experimenting with electrical wiring, and found a need to connect wires to the track more cheaply than with LEGO track connectors. I found two solutions which I believe to be excellent, and so I offer them to the community. (...) (22 years ago, 4-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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I just noticed these pictures a few minutes ago on Brickshelf, James never seems to run out of good ideas for making good looking trains! jt (...) (22 years ago, 4-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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I was just poking around Brickshelf and noticed that James Mathis is as busy as ever, although this time he's dabbling in 8 wide again, and with astonishing results... Check out his 8 wide Shinkansen: (URL) check out this link he provides to (...) (22 years ago, 4-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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Dang "back slashes", thanks John. I had the image references using forward slashes and not back slashes. It should work fine now. jt (...) (22 years ago, 4-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) JT- I like the idea, however, there might be some problems with the pics uploading. I had trouble with NS 6.2 AND IE 5.0. Also, is the first engine a GP35 (typo?) or GP38? -John (22 years ago, 4-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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The NGLTC has added a new section to their club web site designed to showcase club MOCs, starting with MOC engines. Here you will find a wide selection of steam and diesel models, along with the builder's name and a brief description of the engines. (...) (22 years ago, 4-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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For NALUG's upcoming show in September, I volunteered to design a motorized switch, and here is the result: (URL) very straightforward, and doesn't use much in the way of rare parts; excepting the motors, I could build a dozen of these fairly (...) (22 years ago, 4-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) FUT lugnet.publish.photography -- Thomas Main thomasmain@hotmail.com (22 years ago, 4-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc)
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I have finished my Lego train show at Glenrothes. My layout was voted the second most interesting one by the visitors. I always enjoy speaking to the people, it's always a surprise to meet someone else who has Lego trains: I met one happy Busy Bee (...) (22 years ago, 4-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thanks for saying so, Chris. I'll pass along the compliments to Ross. He has been extremely gratified by everyone's kind praise! As far as encouragement goes, that's an interesting topic. I have a daughter who is 2 years older than Ross whom I (...) (22 years ago, 4-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I noticed you are using the hinge/panel step arrangement. I had some serious clearance issues with that design. OK, mine kept getting knocked off when the train went by the power connectors. The constant abuse also weakened the trucks, and (...) (22 years ago, 4-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) John, Wow! I cannot say enough about those engines! The rest of Ross's brickself gallery--the cubed bricks, the name tags, the 3 wide trains--are also extremely impressive. Thanks for sharing them with us, and thanks for encouraging[1] Ross. (...) (22 years ago, 4-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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The Northern Illinois LEGO® Train Club will display a 16'x16' layout, complete with two loops of running trains, rail yard with functional transfer table/engine shed and intermodal container system, Chicago-style architecture, a kids' play area, and (...) (22 years ago, 3-Jun-02, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.events, lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.in)
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Well you know Eric did it for the NYU cover: (URL) doesn't mention if LEGO had any input on him doing this. jt (...) (22 years ago, 3-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.animation)
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(...) Charlie multiple posted instead of crossposted. As usual, doing so causes a bit of a mess for readers and replying posters. Can I suggest that all further discussion talking about this be confined to one group? Or at least crossposted instead (...) (22 years ago, 3-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.animation)
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(...) Speaking in my "former employee" mode: The LEGO Company does not usually allow people to use LEGO products in advertising. I don't know what TLC might say or do if someone used LEGO bricks from their private collection in an ad, but they would (...) (22 years ago, 3-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) A visit to www.efilmsinc.com leads me to believe this is for a commercial project. Advertising, no less. If I were the modeler (no, I won't do it) I'd want to know this up front, I'd want to be in the position of accepting or rejecting the (...) (22 years ago, 3-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: SF Registry hits 1000
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(...) Well, perhaps. But note that the set hasn't been available at Christmas yet. Also, the 10,000 went pretty fast, so kids saving their pennies for them, or having them on their birthday list probably didn't get a numbered one. But we probably do (...) (22 years ago, 3-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: SCLTC in 3D! (SCLTC at the 87th National Orange Show)
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Cool and thanks dude I just seen it in brickshelf and I like it I have the 3d photo in to my PC I like those bigs towns that they make in these shows very nice I hope sometime I can make one like that with my ldraw pieces and watch the trains go (...) (22 years ago, 3-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc)
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| | Re: SF Registry hits 1000
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(...) In an unscientific way, this registry may show that AFOLs in and around LUGNET are at least 10% of TLC's market, or at least for the trains theme. As Artie Johnson used to say..... (date yourself by knowing the answer:-) -John (22 years ago, 3-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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Interesting idea (and of course more work for me :) but I'm thinking that if the owner of the train number you want hasn't register it, then they're probally not going to be viewing the Registry page at all, so they wouldn't see your "want list" (...) (22 years ago, 3-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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"George Notel" <lego@notelin.com> wrote in message news:Gx1z0r.7M3@lugnet.com... (...) know (...) weeks, (...) Doubt it. It appears that the Target stores that didn't put their 4561 Railway Express sets on clearance after Christmas priced them at (...) (22 years ago, 3-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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WOW! This rocks... Great work, well worth waiting to load on my 56k connection. Great looking layout too, keep it up! Robin Werner GFLTC (...) (22 years ago, 3-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc)
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Over Memorial Day weekend, our club displayed our latest layout, complete with new features, such as a lengthy Memorial Day Parade. While the club's photos are still yet to be processed and posted, there is one big feature that everyone should check (...) (22 years ago, 3-Jun-02, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains.org.scltc) !!
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(...) Indeed I did. (URL) the thread starting at (URL) the skinny. It was done with help from Nik, because he had to do a school project on Japan in second grade, and he chose Shinkasen as his topic, knowing that he could count on me to help him (...) (22 years ago, 2-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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I have to make a short video of a lego village which would feature the following (not all in the same scenes): -- very atractive skyline, backgroun -- moving train -- city main street with, cars, people, signage -- billboard/s -- signage -- athletes (...) (22 years ago, 2-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Just in case you have a few extra dollars sitting around...
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If they must keep their feedback comments private, then they are not trustworthy enough to consider doing business with in the first place. Sounds like some kind of mega-swindle to me. For the amount of money that thing is going for now, you can buy (...) (22 years ago, 2-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Just in case you have a few extra dollars sitting around...
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(...) Given that they have 160+ negatives, that seems like a bad idea, counter to the spirit of eBay feedback. (22 years ago, 2-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.market.theory)
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| | Railway Express on sale at Target
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I saw the Railway Express today marked down to $99.99 at Target. Don't know if it'll be the same price elsewhere. Could this mean that in a few weeks, it will marked down 50%? I can hope... George (22 years ago, 2-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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Thought the trainheads might have an interest in this: (URL) huh? Matt (22 years ago, 1-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: SF Registry hits 1000
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James, Have you ever considered adding another field to the db, "Wanted #s"? That way, people could easily find others to trade with. There are 4-5 #s I want, but unfortunately none are listed yet. It would be nice if I could list my Wants there, (...) (22 years ago, 1-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Rio Grande SD40 MOC
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(...) Thanks Larry (...) My photo corner is made of white presentation foam board, just the standard stuff you can pick up at Office Depot. I attached the boards with straight pins, so I can take it apart if I need to and there are no glue or tape (...) (22 years ago, 1-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Trains and LDRAW a great idea
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(...) Yes sort of but I was think to do it some sort of GTA like engine you know top view or something like. , presumably greatly increasing the (...) Yes I understand why are trains are so fun and cool is only a sort of joke. (...) You are right (...) (22 years ago, 1-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) raiders slope with the striping was pre-chipped, RGE would never let that slide like that. Decals add a lot to this model as well, because of the very bold graphics Tell us about your photo corner? I need one of those, towels just are not as (...) (22 years ago, 1-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Let me understand this... if we don't help you with your project (which sounds mildly interesting but which also sounds like a LOT of work... talk to Kevin Loch about how much work the Datsville explorer is, your idea would add real time (...) (22 years ago, 1-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Trains and LDRAW a great idea
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Hello to all trains fans, I'm also a train fan but I was never able to make a good train collection but now a can sort of "with ldraw virtual LEGO" please check my posts at LEGO CAD (URL) some wants to help me to do this I'm sure that any train fan (...) (22 years ago, 1-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Very nice, JT! Love the orange trim-- good choice going with the Rio Grande. (...) This also looks very nice-- very clever. Also you may notice that I (...) Ahem, I *did* happen to notice, and while on one hand you are a very naughty boy, on (...) (22 years ago, 1-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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I have just completed version 2 of my new Rio Grande SD40, this is going to be one of three. Part of this latest version is a new SNOT designed cab windows, I wanted to get away from the standard LEGO house windows. Also you may notice that I did (...) (22 years ago, 1-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Super Chief With Display Stand
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(...) I took care of that oversite :( In my defense, my other three were registered Tom (22 years ago, 1-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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"Alexander Johnston" <Areas-4@excite.com> wrote in message news:Gwzrtn.FzA@lugnet.com... (...) Thanks. My first buildings were "boxes" without much architectural merrit. Then, I got really interested in architecture and started noticing how real (...) (22 years ago, 31-May-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Challenge of the Shinkansen
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While prowling for new MOC ideas, I ventured to the Japanese Shinkansen photo sites. There look to be several good sleek design challenges here: (URL) first saw Shinkansen work from Masayuki Ogura a few years ago with is JR0 series set. Excellent (...) (22 years ago, 31-May-02, to lugnet.trains)
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Shigetomo Iwabuchi of the EJLTC has styled a nice cab for his EMU's: (URL) general, this EJLTC site has some great MOCs. (URL) Mathis (22 years ago, 31-May-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Excellent work! I love the design. And here I am still trying to get my first building off the ground. :) (22 years ago, 31-May-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Ahem, I do not see it listed in the Registry. Yet.... :-) See (URL) C. (22 years ago, 31-May-02, to lugnet.trains)
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Today the SF Registry hit 1000, cool I never though it would make it this high. (URL) (22 years ago, 31-May-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general)
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(...) Wow. Thanks. But, I must convincingly say that your efforts are greater and have advanced the form in both art and function; far exceeding my work. Your buildings maintain the theme very consistently througout the entire structure. (...) Cool. (...) (22 years ago, 31-May-02, to lugnet.trains)
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"Bob Fay" <rfay@attbi.com> wrote in message news:Gwx2sn.90H@lugnet.com... (...) Thanks for the compliments. (22 years ago, 30-May-02, to lugnet.trains)
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"John" <John@TCLTC.org> wrote in message news:GwxnK0.8tK@lugnet.com... (...) say (...) bold (...) I assume by widen that you mean the "6-wideness" of the monorail. On frequent trips to Disneyland, I like to check out the design of their monorails (...) (22 years ago, 30-May-02, to lugnet.trains)
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"Dave Lovelace" <dave@umop.com> wrote in message news:GwxC9A.55v@lugnet.com... (...) seen. (...) Thanks. I appreciate you posting your feedback. It makes me feel good to see other people enjoying my stuff. (22 years ago, 30-May-02, to lugnet.trains)
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"jonathan lopes" <cityboy4k@aol.com> wrote in message news:GwxDzA.8pq@lugnet.com... (...) Thanks. I just love to use those bizarre parts. When I originally saw all those curved parts on the Slave 1 (and the Alpha Team and Jack Stone), I thought (...) (22 years ago, 30-May-02, to lugnet.trains)
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"George Haberberger" <George.Haberberger@...xerox.com> wrote in message news:GwxDxB.8L3@lugnet.com... (...) slightly (...) Thanks. I actually wanted to provide a bit more cynical humor, but I just wasn't as much in the mood in this case and was a (...) (22 years ago, 30-May-02, to lugnet.trains)
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"James Mathis" <thakius@nmt.edu> wrote in message news:GwxKGJ.yx@lugnet.com... (...) Thanks. I originally bought 2 Slave 1's at full price and then purchased 7 more canopies from Brett Antaya at his "Pyrite's Plunder" BrickLink store. Then, after (...) (22 years ago, 30-May-02, to lugnet.trains)
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"Damien Guichard" <damien.guichard@wanadoo.fr> wrote in message news:Gwxy9L.CG4@lugnet.com... (...) I appreciate the compliments. (22 years ago, 30-May-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Just the best station I ever seen. Much like a real modern one. Both an excellent lego design and an excellent architecture design. A great toy but also a great model, the best of the two worlds. Gongratulations, Damien (22 years ago, 30-May-02, to lugnet.trains)
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Hello All, I was wondering if anyone else in here won one of these at auction. I won #8 and it just arrived yesterday. I was thinking about not putting together the #8 train that came with it and put one of the other 3 Chiefs I have in it. Any (...) (22 years ago, 30-May-02, to lugnet.trains)
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Real trains are 8 wide! (URL) if I've stolen your thunder Sandy! Tim (22 years ago, 30-May-02, to lugnet.trains)
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Brad, Station: Very cool. I'm overwhelmed with the quantity of Jango Slave I's you may have bought to get all those cockpit canopies. Wow. Or, was it BrickLink to get those canopies. Impressive. Monorail Train: Really nice implementation of new (...) (22 years ago, 30-May-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Another classic Hamilton creation-- Bravo! I've said it before, but I'll say it again: I love your unique style and architectual vision-- it's so distinctive. And BTW, Brad, now I feel a kinship with you because of your bold decision to (...) (22 years ago, 30-May-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Both Doggies are being shipped, the first building is about half way done! Josh (22 years ago, 30-May-02, to lugnet.town, lugnet.trains)
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(...) useless and routinely throw in my 'junk' bucket, with wonderful results. I really enjoy viewing your creations. Best, Jonathan (22 years ago, 30-May-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Brad, It's great, I love the unique architectural uses, and of course the slightly cynical viewpoint (bars on the ticket counter, Timmy). thanks, George (22 years ago, 30-May-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) --Dave (jot and jab) (22 years ago, 30-May-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Ah, not to be confused with Brickley in the UK... (URL) are there plans to expand the franchise into the UK? The restaurants might have to be accommodated in existing buildings due to strict planning restrictions imposed by the local council (...) (22 years ago, 30-May-02, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.town, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.trains)
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Outstanding! The Monorail and the Station are just perfect. -- Bob Fay THE SHOP (URL) Hamilton" <bhamilto1@cox.net> wrote in message news:GwwnDv.6LC@lugnet.com... (...) Euphoria: (...) (22 years ago, 30-May-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Futuristic Monorail Station and 6-wide Monorail
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This is a new monorail station I built for the Bricktopia suburb of Euphoria: (URL) is a new 6-wide monorail I developed to go along with it: (URL) are the direct Brickshelf links with additional pictures: (URL) is the main Bricktopia page: (URL) I (...) (22 years ago, 30-May-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.space) !
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| | Re: Spamcake Diner
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(...) Hehe .. thanks. (...) I forget, but it's been available in a few sets. IIRC, the last theme to supply this tile was Space Port. No doubt somebody will correct me if I'm wrong. -Tom McD. when replying, crystalline spamcake was often used a prop (...) (22 years ago, 30-May-02, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.town, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Spamcake Diner
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Another spamchise will be opening soon in Brickland (or perhaps Brickeley), across the bay from San Brickcisco Paul Sinasohn wanna-be instructions tester LUGNET #115 (22 years ago, 30-May-02, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.town, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Spamcake Diner
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Great! Awesome job! My wife stopped cooking dinner and said we were going out to eat there! What set did the 1x2 tile on the right of the pinball machine come from? I love the details, very original, thanks for sharing your creativity. Jean-Marc (...) (22 years ago, 29-May-02, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.town, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Looking for DAT files of ICE
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(...) Sjaacko: I've just uploaded to my BrickShelf gallery the MLCad .mpd file for version 8 of my DB ICE-T set. Perhaps this EMU sibling of the Intercity ICE 2 and 3 may provide your friend with some ideas. (URL) Mathis (22 years ago, 29-May-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Looking for DAT files of ICE
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Hi all, For a friend I am looking for DAT files of the ICE train. Does anyone have those? Thanks, Greetz... Sjaacko (22 years ago, 29-May-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | BayLTC confirmed for GATS!
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BayLTC, the Bay Area LEGO Train Club, is pleased to announce that today we received confirmation for our layout to be displayed at the Great American Train Show. Show Details: August 10-11, 2002 Cow Palace, Daly City, CA Show Hours: 11am to 5pm, (...) (22 years ago, 29-May-02, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.events, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Pictures of the SCLTC at the Fullerton Railroad Days
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Thanks Timothy! We are very proud of this layout! The curved wall of the Airport terminal was created by the Michon family and I believe they used curved 9v train track. I'm sure Ted or Thomas Michon can fill you in with more detail. Thanks, Robert (...) (22 years ago, 28-May-02, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc)
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| | Re: Pictures of the SCLTC at the Fullerton Railroad Days
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Robert: I am surprised that I have not seen anyone else post a response to these magnificent pictures. Wow! You guys packed in so many details, I don't know where to begin. I loved the buildings downtown (great detail work), the construction of the (...) (22 years ago, 28-May-02, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc)
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| | Re: Pantagraph Ideas-- Used the Force
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"James Mathis" <thakius@nmt.edu> wrote in message news:Gwu3ov.4LB@lugnet.com... (...) Now that is pretty clever. Everytime I see those sets in a store I look at them and think "Now what would I do with those?" - now I know! Mike -- Mike Walsh - (...) (22 years ago, 28-May-02, to lugnet.trains)
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I just saw this on brickshelf! Nice!! Josh (22 years ago, 28-May-02, to lugnet.trains)
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Going Jedi: I picked up the "Jedi Defense I" set #7203 set yesterday. Here are a few ideas for pantagraphs using mostly elements in this set. Sets "Jedi Duel" #7103 and "Tusken Raider Encounter" #7113 have the black clip-on angled handle bar shown (...) (22 years ago, 28-May-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) (URL) (22 years ago, 26-May-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(URL) Mitchell" <tmitche2@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message news:GwpvrM.5AE@lugnet.com... (...) are (...) well? (...) visually. (...) it (...) (22 years ago, 26-May-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) You are right, it's not a LEGO piece. They are made of 1.5 mm diameter brass poles painted black. You can use the soul of Technic Flex-System wires also, because they fit very nice into those handle bases, but I don't have the right length of (...) (22 years ago, 26-May-02, to lugnet.trains)
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What's a freight train without a hopper car? But a hopper needs a lot more inverted slopes than I have. Then I recalled seeing Dean Husby's inverted hopper a year or so ago. I re-visited his site then sorted my slope bricks into like-coloured piles, (...) (22 years ago, 26-May-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Michael Hader build that station, I think the flag was inspired by a simliar trick done by a SCLTC member. (...) Kenny Rogers built that house, and it's fully detailed on the inside as well. (...) (22 years ago, 26-May-02, to lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) Ed, I've been looking for the Technic Engine Crankshaft (2853) part. Do you recall where you found this piece? I've searched lugnet and all the kits it says the part is in doesn't contain the part. I need a total of six and would like to get (...) (22 years ago, 26-May-02, to lugnet.trains)
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Very nice engine, Andreas! One question though: what piece did you use for the handle bars along side the door? (between the lever bases) (URL) It looks like a non-lego piece to me. Maybe a thread or something? Maybe it's a thread from a lego set? (...) (22 years ago, 26-May-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) (URL) this train station yours or was it designed and built by another NGLTC person? Very good use of the Fabuland arch thingies too. (URL) is? Quite an interesting display! congratulations on a job well done sheree (22 years ago, 26-May-02, to lugnet.trains.org)
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We just wrapped up a real fun show at the Dawsonville Outlet store, it was a real nice layed back show. The group at the store are a blast to work with and were very generous to the entire club. Here are a few pictures from the day: (URL) J. (...) (22 years ago, 26-May-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.general)
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(...) I wasn't getting that one, but I have received three notes from Steven Barile infected with W32.SirCam which you can read about at: (URL) copied this note to .trains and .trains.org.scltc because those are the only groups posted to by Mr. (...) (22 years ago, 25-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.geek, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.scltc)
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(...) Doggies mate. Jason J Railton (22 years ago, 25-May-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) FUT if I know either mate... :-) Anyway, it reminds me of a very old 'Moby Dick' sketch from 'Round the Horne' (British radio show from the '60s. And no, I'm not really that old): "Avast!" "Avast what?" "I don't know, but it's blimmin' big!" (...) (22 years ago, 25-May-02, to lugnet.trains)
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ME! Figure I can add a link too: (URL) (22 years ago, 25-May-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Perhaps but the English colloquial meaning is to emphasize. ("that car was Big with a capital B" means it was REALLY big...) It's a usage that has not been very common lately, it may be from some time ago. Today you're probably more likely to (...) (22 years ago, 25-May-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) don't forget me! (URL) (22 years ago, 25-May-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Ed, Yep I have the file already. Was having some problems with MLCad, but I finally got things working. I'll give it a try. Tom (22 years ago, 25-May-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I'm looking for *hardcore* 8 widers, not dabblers;-) (...) Dan Siskind (GMLTC) John Gerlach (GMLTC) Mike Poindexter (BayLTC) Ross Neal (TCLTC) Kim Toll (PNLTC) Joel Kuester (NILTC) To name a few off the top of my head. Whom have I omitted? (...) (22 years ago, 25-May-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Lot's of studs-down construction for the windows and the red buffers. The snap-on steps are clever, too. (URL) for posting all these links, HoMa. They all are really great! later, James Mathis (22 years ago, 24-May-02, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi John, what stands NOHABs for??? (...) We also have Frank - Pudie - Abel, the winner of the ISCC Contest: (URL) - Mibra - Brachmond from Luxembourg: (URL) found Markus' caboose (might be a copy??): (URL) also started in 8-wide: (URL) (Blue-Train (...) (22 years ago, 24-May-02, to lugnet.trains)
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There is also one in the northeast. Although in a more seedier part of town ;) (URL) Tom D (...) (22 years ago, 24-May-02, to lugnet.town, lugnet.trains)
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