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Cool. I have added that link to my resources, very handy. Thanks for finding it. Even though this guy is a KS state trooper, some of the terms have a UK or Australian flavor to them which I found interesting. (...) (25 years ago, 20-Aug-99, to lugnet.trains)
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On Fri, 20 Aug 1999 06:37:48 GMT, John Neal <johnneal@uswest.net> wrote: [Stuff about the LEGO-purity of LL Miniland trains snipped] (...) For some reason, this discussion made me think of tabloid humor: "Scandal! LegoLand's Dirty Little Secret: (...) (25 years ago, 20-Aug-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general)
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(...) Cutting bugs me a little, but I've seen some pretty cool things done with cutting, especially in the area of minifig weapons. Clone bricks? Ick. But stickers? What is so sacrad about the pieces of paper and sticky stuff TLG uses? It isn't ABS, (...) (25 years ago, 20-Aug-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Nice pics. You might think of inlining them though. I wish I could figure out why these pictures won't display on my system (stupid Netscape for AIX uses xv to display picture URLs). These pictures work fine when I inline them (I have a web (...) (25 years ago, 20-Aug-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Truck Trivia (was Re: Small new train web site
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(...) I had always thought the bolster was the crossmember on the body, so of course I had to find out. We're both right if you look at (URL) my search I also found that tractor-trailer trucks also use similar terminology. In a truck, the kingpin of (...) (25 years ago, 20-Aug-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Truck Trivia (was Re: Small new train web site
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(...) The GMLTC already uses this technique for mounting tiles vertically, as do I. I actually was referring to the notion of building a non moving door that looks like it was moved to the open position and hiding the trickery. (...) Not to worry. (...) (25 years ago, 20-Aug-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Where do you draw the line between using LEGO and non LEGO parts? I can understand using non LEGO internal devices such as computers and whatever else it takes to automate things. Fine. At least Miniland is constructed *entirely* out of (...) (25 years ago, 20-Aug-99, to lugnet.trains)
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Thanks Larry, I actually borrowed the tile idea from LEGO land, Billund. They actually "side" entire houses with this technique, but they have a ton of 1x8 tiles... BTW spelling has always been a problem for me (darn phonics). I didn't know that (...) (25 years ago, 20-Aug-99, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi All, There is a new gallery on PNLTC of a rather small layout that is adorning the front window of a small toy shop in Hillsboro, OR. Check out "What's New" www.pnltc.org SteveB (25 years ago, 20-Aug-99, to lugnet.trains)
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Nice. I like the fake door, very clever. Think I'll steal that idea. One minor nit... it's Bogie (as in Humphrey) rather than Boogie (as in John Travolta), and the US usage is more properly "truck". (...) (25 years ago, 20-Aug-99, to lugnet.trains)
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Any luck with your first meeting? SteveB Jeff Stembel wrote in message ... (...) that (...) find (...) (25 years ago, 20-Aug-99, to lugnet.trains.org)
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How many angels can dance on the head of a pin? I'd say something is pure LEGO(r) if Joe average consumer can go buy it at a store or direct from TLG and it comes in a LEGO box. Stuff that someone made in a back room explicitly for Miniland that is (...) (25 years ago, 20-Aug-99, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi All, I have been creating a new personal web page I have a few new train models there. Thought you might like to see 'em. (URL) (25 years ago, 20-Aug-99, to lugnet.trains)
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Well John I would want to copy the master peices they have made. I like the creativity that went into making realalistic designs of trains. I am sure someone at LEGO had to design the electronics, and mechanics that went into those trains. I am sure (...) (25 years ago, 19-Aug-99, to lugnet.trains)
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I have 4 Blue train windows, no glass, any interest? Email me with an offer. -- Peter D Simpson sterling@interalpha.co.uk (25 years ago, 19-Aug-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) beautiful (...) From you that's a great compliment, James. As a matter a fact, thank you all for the responses. Not just because you are so enthousiastic, but it's always good to hear that people actually look at what you put out. Eric Brok (25 years ago, 19-Aug-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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| | Come see the PNLTC display at the Western Washington Fair!
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The Western Washington Fair(1), near Seattle, Washington has chosen the Pacific Northwest LEGO Train Club(2) to provide this years' showcase train centerpiece. All members of RTL and Lugnet are cordially invited to come by and visit the new PNLTC (...) (25 years ago, 19-Aug-99, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi Tony, Parts set 5200 has 4 of the lamp posts (1x16 crossed plate) and 4 of the bases (2x3 plate 90 degrees to 1x3 plate) As of last year Lego France still had soe left in stock. It may be worth checking again. Michel Magnan (...) (25 years ago, 18-Aug-99, to lugnet.trains)
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Hello! I have two switches a 753 and a 754. Does anyone have any exprience with the small control units? Yesterday I repaired one switch, and shortcurcuited the controls for stop. In one switch is the 2 plates missing, in the other they're but I (...) (25 years ago, 18-Aug-99, to lugnet.trains)
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On my last trip to San Diego I went to Legoland, CA. I must say that it is one of the coolest places I have ever seen. All of the displays are absolutely superb. Unlike the Lego store in Orlando, FL (which has a large collection of track and other (...) (25 years ago, 18-Aug-99, to lugnet.legoland, lugnet.trains)
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