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(...) 56K...sucks, don't it? Thanks Kevin for posting the pics, interesting solutions with both. (...) I think I know what you're talking about. Like the technic plates Shaun Sullivan has on his German loco, right? I was not aware that was what the (...) (22 years ago, 3-Nov-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) same (...) tires, (...) Here are a few pics of Robin's HE on FBTB: (URL) is another very similar HE built by another member, Scott Falez (URL) are heavily articulated to get around teh curves, and the drivers don't extend up past the footplate (...) (22 years ago, 3-Nov-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I know- and real wheels ranged up to 12' something (yes, only on the GWR...IIRC, the biggest were over 14' dia...Even if most were ~60-80" tall...in other words, they should be taller than a minifig. (...) I can't find an image right now- I'm (...) (22 years ago, 3-Nov-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Right, like O-Gauge trains have. This is the configuration I'm suggesting when I say this. For those who aren't familiar with O-gauge, this means the motor would attach to the body with the pilot and trailing trucks swinging out. Actually, I (...) (22 years ago, 3-Nov-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) um. I _think_ it would be possible with a x-6-x loco and blind drivers (IE 2 sets flanged, 1 blind in that order) to get them up the boiler. I know it is possible using the old large red wheels and tires to do so with a -2- loco, because I (...) (22 years ago, 3-Nov-02, to lugnet.trains)
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