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(...) Out of curiosity, what was the_most_common configuration of the SFSC? How many cars of each type? How many B-units, if more than one? Pedro (22 years ago, 21-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I have one in my hand as I type this. It's glued up... so you can't disassemble it to be 100% sure, but it uses 28 stud train bases. There are 2 2x6s stacked (or a 2x6 and 2 1x6s, it varies from car to car and end to end) in dark grey at each (...) (22 years ago, 21-Jul-02, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: ATSF warbonnet doodlebug spotted
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(...) No sooner said than done: (URL) was cranked out starting at 12:30 AM Thursday and finished at 2:30 AM, went to bed and got up at 5:30 to fly out to BF... that lack of sleep may explain this picture (URL) Friday... still hadn't caught up on (...) (22 years ago, 21-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: the problem with retail sales of trains is this...
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(...) In the states, we AFOL's wait until 4561 goes on sale, say $65 to $99 tops. (...) I remember visiting a small toy shop with boxes of track about six years ago. I kept waiting for the track to go on sale, it was priced $1 over S@H, but without (...) (22 years ago, 21-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: the problem with retail sales of trains is this...
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(...) A nice little bridge or 2 would do wonders! ROSCO (22 years ago, 21-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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All you can get (at least here in .au) is the large, expensive 4561 (here in .au, its not usually on sale but even at some of the sale prices US people talk about, its still expensive compared to e.g. a hogwards castle, republic gunship or most (...) (22 years ago, 21-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: GMLTC Update
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(...) Fairly easy to make your own: 1. Cut a 1m cable in half. 2. Take one half and shorten one of the two wires at the end by two inches. 3. Solder a reed switch to the ends so it lies along the cable. 4. Put some heat shrink over it all. 5. (...) (22 years ago, 20-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Brad J Brickfest 2002 Keynote Speech synopsis
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(...) Looking at dsc01309.jpg in that gallery I see 2 plates on the end, most likely 2*6's. 2 of those on both sides would make it 32*6 with the right height. Jan-Albert van Ree (22 years ago, 20-Jul-02, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.trains)
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| | "Lights Shine at a full stop"???
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Is this a mis-print or something new? Left side Metroliner headlights. (URL) Shine at a full stop" Dean (22 years ago, 20-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Brad J Brickfest 2002 Keynote Speech synopsis
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...and I've just found a gallery by Kevin Loch showing the the new Santa Fe car sets acually being present on Brickfest 2002. (URL) someone of the attendies please elaborate on how the base(plate) of the Santa Fe cars have been constructed to (...) (22 years ago, 20-Jul-02, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Brad J Brickfest 2002 Keynote Speech synopsis
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(...) For those of you who missed the picture of these sets: (URL) by René Hoffmeister on July 2th 2002, indeed most AFOL's attending this Keynote Speech where not as surpised as LD hoped them to be. It's on of the things that shows what a fertile (...) (22 years ago, 20-Jul-02, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.trains)
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(...) The two SKUs (stock keeping units) that build the 5 cars. SKU 10025 - Santa Fe cars set 1 (Mail, Baggage) SKU 10022 - Santa Fe cars set 2 (Dining, Observation, Sleeping) Hope that helps. I am going off net for a while to go see these operate (...) (22 years ago, 20-Jul-02, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Cross posted to trains for information. Props to James!!!! (22 years ago, 20-Jul-02, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: GMLTC Update
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Do you have Directions? I still need to talk to my family members there to see if they'll bring us... BUT if they will I'll try to show up early so that it can run for a while! Hopefully they can drop me off & come back later in the day & get me, (...) (22 years ago, 20-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: New Cowcatcher Design
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(...) Very clever, Shaun-- I can hardly wait for the rest of the engine! But 10 wide??? It's bad enough to have scale drivers for 6 wide let alone 8! We really need some drivers that are the size of the 5571 hubs IMO. I look forward to your (...) (22 years ago, 20-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I need to invest in some reed sensors to detect the magnets as they go by, the light sensors are just too unreliable under the different lighting conditions. Anyone know a good place to purchase some RCX-compatible reed sensors? "Clever"... (...) (22 years ago, 19-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: PNLTC Beaverton Mall Show Pics are Up!
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(...) Hey Steve, Great pictures of your clubhouse! I was wondering if you could give us a little insight on how the PNLTC was able to secure the space. I know that mall space can be quite expensive (especially in Southern Cal) so I was hoping to (...) (22 years ago, 19-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | MichLTC / MichLUG at GATS - Grand Rapids, MI - July 12th-14th, 2002 - Wrap-Up
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MichLTC / MichLUG - Great American Train Show (GATS) - Deltaplex - Grand Rapids, Michigan - July 12th-14th - Scott's Report To All, MichLTC had a great show at GATS in Grand Rapids. It was a lot of fun, with a lot of work, but it was, in most (...) (22 years ago, 19-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.announce, lugnet.org.us.michlug) !!
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| | Re: White Pass and Yukon Railway
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(...) Another great looking train James. I would love to see how the coaches are constructed. Like how the sides are connected to windows. Also I wasnt able to find any pictures of the real train on the site you provided. Keep up the great work (...) (22 years ago, 19-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | White Pass and Yukon Railway
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My wife just got back from a 2 month driving-journey from New Mexico to Alaska and back. She was kind to acknowledge my passion for modeling trains as she took a few photos of some trains she saw in Alaska. One of which was the White Pass and Yukon (...) (22 years ago, 19-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: GMLTC Update
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James- Mr. Gerlach is quite clever. He has the loop powered in three sections with light sensors to grab the trolley location for the RCX. It was working alright at the Roundhouse, but it had some trouble in the direct light of the Fargo show. The (...) (22 years ago, 19-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: New Cowcatcher Design
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(...) 8 (...) Hi Shaun, that is simply the best Lego® cow catcher I have seen so far! Clever design! Ben (22 years ago, 19-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: PNLTC Beaverton Mall Show Pics are Up!
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In fact we've met there twice as a club since the "Open House" weekend to do some maintenance (and hang out) and had to open to doors for 30 to 60 minutes due to the number people peering in. Since the layout is always setup (as opposed to a GATS (...) (22 years ago, 19-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | PNLTC Beaverton Mall Show Pics are Up!
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Our first public weekend at the Beaverton Mall in Beaverton (outside Portland, OR) was a great success! July 6th and 7th we were open to the public during mall hours at our new temporary "clubhouse". Highlights included a large port area, a 12V (...) (22 years ago, 19-Jul-02, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.or.por) !
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| | Re: GMLTC Update
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John, How is this trolly running? (URL) it being powered by the track? If so how is it wired to not short out and to go in the reverse direction when it comes around the loop? Or is it RCX controled? Very nice look no matter how you did it. jt (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: dome car concept
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It is the lid of a Belville Chest with the 4x6 foot print. Here's a pic in solid pink, you can clearly see the ribs... (URL) a trans hot-pink version. To bad this set $5 set didn't have the clear one! (URL) clear one comes in this set 5827 Royal (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: GATS 2002 GR pictures
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Amy & All, (...) Indeed. I had to wait for Lynn to get out of work (Long story) and we hit some bad rush hour traffic and construction zones on 131, which was just plain awful. I was surprised all the tables were up and ready to go when I got there, (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: New Cowcatcher Design
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(...) (22 years ago, 18-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Brickfest here I come with castle, pirate, and train (sorry, no space - except for trade fodder)
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I'm off to see the wizard.... I'm, on the verge of leaving to catch my flight (probably a little early, but I'd always rather be early than late). I am bringing (and it's amazing all of this fits into one large box, one large duffel, and my carry-on (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jul-02, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.castle, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | New Cowcatcher Design
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Well, here she is: In working on my latest steam engine, I needed to find a cowcatcher design. After a day or two or working almost exclusively on that problem, I finally came up with something that I am happy with. I've been holding off the (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: dome car concept
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What pieces are the clear dome panels? (...) -- Tom Stangl ***(URL) Visual FAQ home ***(URL) Bay Area DSMs (22 years ago, 18-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: GATS 2002 GR pictures
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(...) Tables went up without a hitch (if you don't count the lag from Scott being a bit held up) in very respectable time. Trolley (note the e, it's not a UK shopping cart :-)) worked flawlessly, Steve has put together a very reliable and rugged (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | ATSF warbonnet doodlebug spotted
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(URL) sure who that is, I don't recognise the name, but it looks neat. A little short, and not sure ATSF 'bugs were ever in warbonnet but I like it. I'll have to do one of mine in warbonnet just for grins. (22 years ago, 18-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Train/Town Layout Plan
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Myself and my Tub-O-Monorail from last year will be present again. I think Ken may even be building some monorail cars for it... Troy ----- Original Message ----- From: Chris Leach Newsgroups: lugnet.trains.org,lu....brickfest Sent: Tuesday, July (...) (22 years ago, 17-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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Here's a dome I've been working on... I just stuck it on top of one of my Santa Fe coaches (with custom corrugated bricks). (URL) (22 years ago, 17-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Train/Town Layout Plan
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(...) Yep me and my 180 straights will be there:-) (22 years ago, 17-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: Train/Town Layout Plan
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I have received a few inquiries about Monorail, but at this time I have not committed it to the 12V or 9V layout. Scott's section on the 9V layout apparently includes some monorail already so maybe we could just expand on that. Chris Leach has a (...) (22 years ago, 16-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: Train/Town Layout Plan
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(...) FYI: Tom's original link works now. (22 years ago, 16-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: MLTC to display at The Great American Train Show
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(...) (URL) STILL likes MILTC) (22 years ago, 16-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: 10025 Santa Fe cars DELAYED
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Have there been any better pictures of these sets posted yet? Bryan "Tom Stangl, VFAQman" <talonts@vfaq.com> wrote in message news:GzAx3x.sy@lugnet.com... (...) (22 years ago, 16-Jul-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Train/Town Layout Plan
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(...) Where will Monorail be (9v or 12v)? I can bring the Airport Shuttle but want to make sure there is interest. >> Mark << (22 years ago, 16-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: Train/Town Layout Plan
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(...) Can you give a deeper link? Thanks! (22 years ago, 16-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Train/Town Layout Plan
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The 9V Train and Town layout for BrickFest 2002 is tentatively designed. Please take a look: (URL) idea is to have at least 6 loops with plenty of staging yard space for trains. (22 years ago, 16-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: MLTC to display at The Great American Train Show
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I prefer MichLTC too. I notice, however, that LUGNET has us listed as MLTC on the map at least. (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: 12v Trains at BrickFest! - 8 days and closing!
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(...) I will bring all my 12V track (all gray-era), 7864 w/step-up transformer, my box of wires (included my 6'/12' modified ones), my 7740 with loco built up in alternate model style and my points and signals. Don't have an exact count with (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: 12v Trains at BrickFest! - 8 days and closing!
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Frank, I haven't found my 7864 yet. I don't have a 110-220 step-up transformer for it anyway, but if I find the 7864, I'll buy one. The only boxes I have found so far are the 7722,7822,7823,7866, and many of the track/accessories. I'll probably (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: 12v Trains at BrickFest! - 8 days and closing!
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(...) Do you have a stepup for your 7864? I think I will end up bringing mine just to make sure we have enough. I will also be bringing my two blue era transformers. Bring as much of the above as you feel comfortable bringing. Although they are (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: MLCad Version Of My TGV Train Set...
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(...) Well to clear up one thing the HST is not mine (David VinZant) only the TGV is mine. The HST belongs to Thomas Michon, which he has stated is based off my TGV. And to answer you question about the folder not showing up I am not sure. This is (...) (22 years ago, 14-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 12v Trains at BrickFest! - 8 days and closing!
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Frank. I can contribute a bit of 12V & 4.5v stuff. I can bring: 7715 Push Train 7720 Battery Cargo Train 7722 4.5 V Train 7735 Cargo Train 7745 High Speed Train 7777 Trains Idea Book 7813 Shell Tank Wagon 7814 Crane Wagon 7816 Shell Wagon (need (...) (22 years ago, 14-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: GMLTC Update
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(...) Here are a couple more pictures, now that I've unloaded from my digital camera. Dan Siskind's lighthouse, sitting prominently on the corner of the layout: (URL) link: (URL) the inside corner of that module sits a graveyard. We will eventually (...) (22 years ago, 14-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: MLCad Version Of My TGV Train Set...
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I have found that bothe the origninal link (URL) the link to your HST (URL) me 'This folder is not aavailable to the public messages, however the strange things are A: no-one else has said this. B: I'm sure I saw the TGV pics in the new folders (...) (22 years ago, 14-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: MLCad Version Of My TGV Train Set...
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(...) I know what you mean about the train nose. For awhile my train was crusing around with a Yellow train nose. So this is the set you need, (URL) The small tracker like thing has a black train nose on the front. And I do remember you train, It (...) (22 years ago, 13-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | SF Cable Car ???
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Has anyone ever modeled a San Francisco Cable Car?? I know the the Model Shops have done them for LL CA and for FAO Schwarz SF, but I'm interested in a version more consistent with 6- or 8-wide stock.... If so, please drop me a note at (...) (22 years ago, 13-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town)
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| | Re: MLCad Version Of My TGV Train Set...
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Cool! (...) That's what LDraw is for, right? Coming up with parts you don't have! I saw this on BrickShelf while it was still in the Recent folder (and of course clicked on it because I like anything TGV) It looks nicer in blue than it did in black, (...) (22 years ago, 13-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: MLCad Version Of My TGV Train Set...
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(...) Thanks Tony Yes those are the renders and sorry about forgeting the link. Dave (22 years ago, 12-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Historical Lego trains display
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x-posting to .trains, just because I know most of those folks would be interested! (...) That's pretty cool. Perhaps LEGO should approach them about adding a few more current trains to the display? Or maybe even one of the train clubs?? JohnG, GMLTC (22 years ago, 12-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: MLCad Version Of My TGV Train Set...
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(...) I'm not sure if these are the pics he's talking about here, but there are two renders in this folder: (URL) Hafner www.hafhead.com www.pnltc.org (22 years ago, 12-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: MLCad Version Of My TGV Train Set...
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(...) Hum? Where is the link to the images? Did you post it before? Thanks Ahui (22 years ago, 12-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | MLCad Version Of My TGV Train Set...
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I just finished a rendering of my TGV (Train à Grande Vitesse). My TGV Moc is something that I have been working on for almost 4 yrs now. Most of the time I was because I didnt have the right parts. So I altered some of the parts that are in the Cad (...) (22 years ago, 12-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 12v Trains at BrickFest! - 8 days and closing!
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(...) Here's what I'll bring: 7864 with 2 prong plug 7864 with 3 prong plug 110v-240v step-up transformer (40 watt) 240v multi-outlet power bar (if I can find it) Track - 12v 2 crossings 50 straight 50 curve 3 left points (remote and manual) 3 right (...) (22 years ago, 12-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: 12v Trains at BrickFest! - 8 days and closing!
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Re-posting for wider audience: FUT: lugnet.trains.org Frank 8 days to BrickFest! I don't think I'll get a track plan made up ahead of time, but I think it will be fun to develop a track plan when we get there (and expand if some of the track doesn't (...) (22 years ago, 12-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: MLTC to display at The Great American Train Show
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(...) Well personally I prefer MLTC. But looks like I am out-voted. Guess I will have to continue my crusade in my head only, and make sure that all offical MichLUG/MichLTC notices use the right moniker. Not the left one.... Er it's late, I need my (...) (22 years ago, 12-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: MLTC to display at The Great American Train Show
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(...) I resemble that remark! (...) Cool. The flyers use MichLTC, BTW. (22 years ago, 12-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: MLTC to display at The Great American Train Show
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Larry, (...) As if Larry needed to be in another debate! ; ) (...) ambiguous Yes, MichLTC. Although one of these days we will need to discuss it. Back to getting ready! I did get the stickers and flyers done tonight, I think I copied 600 flyers. Oh (...) (22 years ago, 12-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: MLTC to display at The Great American Train Show
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(...) Way back before our first GATS show I had been referring to us as MILTC... everyone wanted to know what the I stood for. That one lost out. (It was MI, as in Michigan!) Peter (22 years ago, 12-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: MLTC to display at The Great American Train Show
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(...) We haven't had a thorough debate on this so this is just my preference, not a formal answer: MichLTC... it's less ambiguous (22 years ago, 12-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: at what price does the 4561 become good for parts?
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(...) $30. Target. January 2001. Not going to tell you where, casue that is my best watering hole for clearance LEGO. ;o) -Aaron- (22 years ago, 11-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: MLTC to display at The Great American Train Show
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(...) Hey Jason, I have a general question for you guys-- which acro do you all wish to be referred to as? MichLTC or MLTC? Just wondering, John (22 years ago, 11-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | MLTC to display at The Great American Train Show
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The Michigan LEGO® Train Club will display a 20'x 50' layout, complete with five loops of running trains, three rail yards with a functional roundhouse, remote switches and decouplers, a kids' play area, and much more! The layout is made out of (...) (22 years ago, 11-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.mi)
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| | Re: 12v Trains at BrickFest! - 8 days and closing!
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(...) I'll list off what I *can* bring (changed slightly since my last email to you, Frank). After review and comparing with other's items, let me know what you need: Step-up transformer (I have one with dual outlets, so 2 things can be plugged in) (...) (22 years ago, 11-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: 12v Trains at BrickFest! - 8 days and closing!
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8 days to BrickFest! I don't think I'll get a track plan made up ahead of time, but I think it will be fun to develop a track plan when we get there (and expand if some of the track doesn't show up until later). What I would ask is that people (...) (22 years ago, 11-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: Engine shed design
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(...) Your structure is looking cool! The LEGO Shows and Events group built the original...amazing work. I am actually going to be bring the original engine shed, as well as this new one: (URL) Brickfest next weekend if anyone is interested. Jake (...) (22 years ago, 11-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: at what price does the 4561 become good for parts?
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Why is it that in Mike's reply to Ahui the part written by Ahui is missing the lower case k's and l's? BTW I have to agree, you will be hard pressed to get much for the regulator (two of those gathering dust on BL are mine). And I considered myself (...) (22 years ago, 11-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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| | Re: PNLTC Centralia Meeting Pictures Up
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(...) Thanks for the slight. You are, however, grammatically incorrect. -John (22 years ago, 11-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: at what price does the 4561 become good for parts?
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"Ahui Herrera" <jedi_agh@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:Gz1HL7.DuE@lugnet.com... (...) only). (...) about (...) pieces. I think you would be hard pressed to get much more than $10-$15 for the regulator. While it lists for $42, no one in their (...) (22 years ago, 10-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: PNLTC Centralia Meeting Pictures Up
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(...) We have traditionally played this very game (right down to freezing things at 3) every christmas with our relatives. Some really duff gifts are usually in the pile somewhere to make things more amusing. There is no really duff LEGO though so (...) (22 years ago, 10-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: PNLTC Centralia Meeting Pictures Up
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(...) Ben pretty much got it exactly right. We all brought a small wrapped Lego set or item (valued at $10 or less theoritically) and then drew numbers. You got to choose a suprise from the table or steal someone elses. I was really lucky to go near (...) (22 years ago, 10-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Engine shed design
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(...) Thanks, but I need to give LEGO credit for those... I got some inspiration from their design, including most of the window structure. I found the black frames too dark so I went with white to give the place a bit of a friendlier look. Most of (...) (22 years ago, 10-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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I think it would also be nice to collect as much as possible links to automated point MOC projects on a single reference page. With friendly greetings, M. Moolhuysen. (22 years ago, 10-Jul-02, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.trains)
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(...) I like the start of this. I put one set of 4x5 windows on my roundhouse, but they don't let much light in. (I meant it as a way for minifigs (and the viewing public) to see into the roundhouse, versus to let the light in. But I like your big (...) (22 years ago, 10-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) IMO the MOST COSTLY parts in the set are the following: 1) Train Regulator ($42) 2) Curved Track ($13) 3) Train Motor ($25) So at most pay up to $80. $70 is a better deal (train regulator + motor only). Why? What is my logic? Simple, you can (...) (22 years ago, 10-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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Absolutely. We love to run guest trains. -john (...) (22 years ago, 10-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I'm gonna see if I can be there for this one, too see that train layout! If I can is allright if I show up with a few trains too? I'll probly only be able to be there one day, cause I'd be there with family. (22 years ago, 10-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Lar, The pic says that it was some sort of a gift exchange. My opinion is that it was probably like a game where you bring "inexpensive" lego set, and then you draw a name out of the hat... ...then that person gets to choose a set from the (...) (22 years ago, 10-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Can you tell more about that? What makes it a "dirty brickster" exchange? (22 years ago, 10-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: at what price does the 4561 become good for parts?
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"John Morgan" <aeonapolloRemove@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:Gz13q3.Mxy@lugnet.com... (...) You can find it at many Target stores for $99 which isn't a bad price but I think many of us have gotten spoiled because we have picked up cheap over (...) (22 years ago, 10-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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Certainly not $140, but what price? (22 years ago, 10-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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Back in May we decided it would be a lot of fun to all get together as a club and have fun! So we met halfway between our two geographical centers of Portland and Seattle in Centralia, Washington. The library let us use their community room and we (...) (22 years ago, 9-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce)
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(...) Sounds great. Please share pics! My #4 will be in service at the GATS GR show this weekend. (22 years ago, 9-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Another Galloping Goose MOC coming soon
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Well, I've wanted to do a Galloping Goose for a while, but hadn't gotten to it. Steve Chuck has done a kit (which I own) that is very nice, based on the passenger version #4. But that's not my favorite Goose. Working up his kit has helped me through (...) (22 years ago, 9-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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Actually the second car hasn't been finished yet, I'm working on it now. The front is pretty much cosmetic and really serves no function. As for my modified engine I'm a bit disapointed. I set up the Rail Racer layout this evening so that I can get (...) (22 years ago, 8-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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Just how does that front piece constitute as the second car? I know you can push your second car, but that looks pretty rigidly attached to me... -Rob - who also has his screamer built (but not skinned) "James J. Trobaugh" <james@ngltc.org> wrote in (...) (22 years ago, 8-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: New Santa Fe Car Sets #10022 and #10025
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(...) Steve wouldn't do something like that. He'd actually go change the DAT file, submit it to the parts admin at ldraw.org for posting on the Parts Tracker, and let nature take its course from there. Eventually, the updated file would be released (...) (22 years ago, 8-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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Two pieces of news. [1] Our Fargo show went very well. Pictures and recap can be found at (URL) I was not friendly to low bandwidth connections, my pardons. We are getting ready to revamp the website so I didn't spend a great deal of time with (...) (22 years ago, 8-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: New Santa Fe Car Sets #10022 and #10025
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(...) actually, partsref is Steve Bliss' project, and the keywords are built in to the ldraw dat file for that part. So to add a keyword "correctly", the dat needs to be modified... to add it without changing the dat, talk to Steve, maybe he can (...) (22 years ago, 8-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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I have put a body to the modified Rail Racer engine I have prepared for Brickfest, so it's ready to take on any chalenge put forth. Here is a shot of it: (URL) may notice that since it's in the modified class I'm allowed to use a few non-LEGO parts (...) (22 years ago, 7-Jul-02, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.trains)
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My roller coaster has been down in the basement for a few months undergoing upgrades and modifications, but it is now showing again! It is showing this weekend at the Beaverton Mall in Beaverton, Oregon, and you can see it Sunday the 7th from 11:00 (...) (22 years ago, 7-Jul-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us.or.por) !
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(...) ,,, I hope my sales rep wasn't newer than your's, if so, I doubt the new one would know more than yours knew! (22 years ago, 7-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: May I publish documentatino of the 4548?
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I have wrote an email to TLC, not lets wait a moment for them. My page is not ready anyway... BR S Steve Barile <sebarile@sstanamera.com> wrote in message news:GyqHC9.K1H@lugnet.com... (...) (22 years ago, 6-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: New Santa Fe Car Sets #10022 and #10025
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(...) This is way too crossposted. Jude XFUT .trains (22 years ago, 6-Jul-02, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.space, lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.general, lugnet.trains)
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