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"Jonathan Wilson" <jonwil@tpgi.com.au> wrote in message news:HDGo6r.1tIu@lugnet.com... (...) logo (...) In the original 4558 Metroliner the stripes were printed however in the re-release, they are stickers. In both cases, the rail logo is a (...) (21 years ago, 16-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) if i remember correctly i believe its printed (21 years ago, 17-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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The large 1 x 5 x 4 doors with the blue/white/red stripes, is the rail logo printed or a sticker? (I know the striping is printed...) (21 years ago, 17-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thanks, Ludo! It looks great. I've been waiting to discover where the 'zero' point is for curve track; your choice is completely logical (but I didn't think of it). Now I have to go and make my data match yours. I'm looking forward to seeing (...) (21 years ago, 16-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi, Just to let you know that the 9V Curved track DAT file can be found at : (URL) hope you enjoy it. Regards, Ludo (21 years ago, 16-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Since there doesn't seem to be an overwhelming interest and family plans seem to crop up on Easter weekend; I will have to cancel my participation in any event may or may not happen. -Jason (21 years ago, 16-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.org.us.michlug)
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(...) That's a good idea. I wonder how it would look, with the studs underneath. Although I have to say that for whatever reason I like the look of the tubing. (...) Thanks. -Jason +---...---+ Jason Spears MichLUG - (URL) MOCpage - (URL) (21 years ago, 16-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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Maybe if you eliminate the 2x2 light-gray plates underneath the roof tiles (and the clips and stiff tubing), you could achieve the same walkway effect as in the example photos. Nice cars! Mark "Jason Spears" <spearjr@hotmail.com> wrote in message (...) (21 years ago, 16-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I guess I will have to resort to calling that bar a random detail. It's greebles gosh darnit. (Trains can have greebles, right?) Thanks for the info guys. :) -Jason +---...---+ Jason Spears MichLUG - (URL) MOCpage - (URL) (21 years ago, 16-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) im aso doing a 8 door design. i might alter the doors tho. looking at real doors , maybe i will increase the size to 8 x 8 instead of 8 x 6. the total car lenth is 48 . should i make it so it also can be open? (basically add studs to the (...) (21 years ago, 16-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad)
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(...) Found this article: (URL) the way towards the bottom, look for the picture) (...) (21 years ago, 16-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Yeah! I totally dig the door. -Tim (21 years ago, 16-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad)
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Wow that's nice! Great door design... I like it. Robin W GFLTC (...) (21 years ago, 16-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad)
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(...) Great design! I would love to see instructions for this! Jake --- Jake McKee Webmaster - B.I. Portal (URL) (21 years ago, 16-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad)
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here is the final design on the lego 4 door car. if anyone wants instructions let me know, or any suggestions? brickshelf folder (URL) link (URL) did some research, and this can be built. i think it would be funny to see this at a lego train show. (21 years ago, 16-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad) !
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I should be able to get my tail over to a meeting in Mich City, or St. Joe also. -Stefan- (...) (21 years ago, 16-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.org.us.michlug)
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No kidding! What the heck is the that thing? Buck Roger's train car?!? Good lord, it looks like it could hit 250 mph. :^p -Stefan- (...) (21 years ago, 16-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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They are indeed catwalks, though they're not single rails. They're boards. I believe they disappeared around 1960 or so. At the least, modern boxcars don't have them. -Stefan- (...) (21 years ago, 16-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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Jason, I believe they are walkways so train workers can walk on top of the car without tripping over the ribs. This is not apparent from the angle of the pictures. Bruce (...) (21 years ago, 15-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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Now that is most interesting. (...) (21 years ago, 15-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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The nose might be difficult to model... (URL) (21 years ago, 15-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Glad you like it. I think that bar is there for structural integrity. But I guess I could be wrong. Here are some pics with similar features: (URL) Spears MichLUG - (URL) MOCpage - (URL) (21 years ago, 15-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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Looks nice Jason. The ribbing on the sides is nice. What's the bar on the roof for though? A nice touch mind you, I've just never seen that on a boxcar. -Stefan- (...) (21 years ago, 15-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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Well, for the Netherlands that is. Shipping on the 16th of May! Joehoe!!! Jeroen (who ordered 2!) (21 years ago, 15-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Ok, so who all is interested in a multi-club meeting? I'm in. Guessing at locations that would be about half way between the MichLUG membership and the NILTC membership, I would say Saint Joseph (49085) or Michigan City (46360) seems good. Is (...) (21 years ago, 15-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.org.us.michlug)
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(...) Thanks. (...) Well yes and no. I was recessing the sides and ends just because it looked neat, then added the ladder as an afterthought. When I got to the top, I overlapped it. Probably not the best idea, but this was still a project in (...) (21 years ago, 15-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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I have updated my boxcars. Feedback both here and in private gave me the ideas necessary to make a much nicer car. Sliding doors, roof details, and improved ladders. (URL) :) -Jason +---...---+ Jason Spears MichLUG - (URL) MOCpage - (URL) (21 years ago, 15-Apr-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.michlug)
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Hard to Find Lego Limited Edition 10020 Santa Fe #00010 was aquired about a year ago. Wanted to know if there would be an interest if I put it on Ebay Feedback gladly welcome... (21 years ago, 15-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) (URL) is a basic design, based on that of tom cooks, the wheel and coupler design is his, the rest is new. i still need to add a under body so the design WILL change :P the 4 door design will go as a "lego" car as for a 8 door car will go as a (...) (21 years ago, 15-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) agreed (...) agreed (...) or the something is TOO short! :) (...) I haven't posted in a while and I was feeling a bit cheeky. Chris -- (URL) (21 years ago, 14-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Wow, there are a LOT of very nice design elements in that deceptively simple looking coach. You are a very clever builder! Chris -- (URL) (21 years ago, 14-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) That looks good. The one thing that stands out is the ladder. You make an effort to recess it at the bottom, but not at the top. Did you try doing it at the top? You would have to put a tile between the roof and the ladder, so I don't know how (...) (21 years ago, 14-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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Hello, Last weekend, MonLUG participated in it's fourth Montreal area train show. And what a great weekend! :-) It was our best layout ever, we were as popular as ever with visitors, Jean-Marc Détraz from NovaLUG dropped by for a visit and we were (...) (21 years ago, 14-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.announce, lugnet.org.ca.monlug) !!
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Kevin Maynes wrote in message ... (...) Mea culpa. It's on my list to do a complete write-up, but it keeps getting pushed down the list by more important/urgent things! Kevin ---...--- Shopping Mall is back: (URL) TOWN PLANNING information: (URL) (...) (21 years ago, 13-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I don't see any really big gaps, but the nose looks too steep. Spiffy technique though on that. (...) Neat engine. (...) I have to agree, the model is too tall. There seems also to be only one door per cab as you say. I think it's also a bit (...) (21 years ago, 12-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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Gak! I don't think there are any decided 'standards' out there yet, nor even any 'recommended practices', but looking at the image, a full 9 bricks is far too high for a hi-cube car. I've seen plenty of hi-cube boxcars, both auto parts and (...) (21 years ago, 12-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Looks very nice, but like you said, a little tall compared to the real one. Nice detailing though. And those 7-wide coaches look nice behind it too. Too bad S@H wouldn't give us more colours in train doors and windows. I can only imagine the (...) (21 years ago, 12-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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After modeling the (impossible-to-build) 7-wide passenger coaches with hinge shovel scoop bits, I stuck to 7-wide for a go at a Swiss Re 4/4. The Swiss Re 4/4 is characterized by a steeply sloping complex angled face and large front and side-front (...) (21 years ago, 11-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) other things!) - build whatever looks good and runs well. If it looks too short, add some height. If it tips over in the corners or hits something over the track, it's too tall! Modelling real world trains in 'L-Gauge' is all about two words: (...) (21 years ago, 11-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) here is a image that can best explain my question (URL) (21 years ago, 11-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Huh? I'm confused. I assume you mean for rolling stock? 6-wide or 8-wide scale? Or do you mean clearance for overpasses? -Tim (partial train nut, but posting so you can clarify for the sake of the complete train nuts) ;-) (21 years ago, 11-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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hello what is the high standard for height? like for instance regular standard is from base is roughly 7 bricks high (21 years ago, 11-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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"Mike Case" <mcase@metrolink.net> wrote in message news:3e960a92.154209...net.com... (...) [ ... snipped ... ] (...) It also looks like the forklift element from 4512 has also been retooled to use the click hinge: Link to really bug image: (URL) (...) (21 years ago, 11-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) The dark windows will have lots of uses. (...) When I first held the JS canopy, I thought that the strips were plate thickness and plate aligned. Only when I tried to put it together did a relize they where not. Thet were white turntable (...) (21 years ago, 11-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hmmmm? For some reason my sub-directories got moderated, but not the main one. So, here's the links for the moderated directories: (URL) well. Tim Strutt (21 years ago, 11-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town)
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(...) I wonder how far "out" the nose swings beyond the edge of curved track? Maybe not too much since the nose tapers to 2-wide? When I first saw pictures of this new passenger train set, I thought the loc's front canopy window was direct from (...) (21 years ago, 11-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thanks. I am pleased with that effect as well. (...) I don't have any of that part, but I do have 4 of these: (URL) I will have to give that a try tonight. Thanks for the suggestion. :) -J +---...---+ Jason Spears MichLUG - (URL) MOCpage - (...) (21 years ago, 11-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I really like the ribbed effect for the sides, and especially the roof. Looks really good like that. Have you tried it with a sliding door ((URL) Do you have any such doors to try it with? I think that would look even better. Peter (21 years ago, 11-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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Well I sat down last night and put a few ideas that had been bouncing around in my head into the brick. The result, my first train car, well the first that I am sorta proud of anyways. Boxcar - (URL) was loosily based on James Mathis' creation here: (...) (21 years ago, 11-Apr-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.michlug)
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They are actually the 2x3x2 Container Cupboard ((URL) 44 for each boxcar. SteveB (...) (21 years ago, 11-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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Well, I finally have all the pictures and movies posted to Brickshelf from our Train and Town Layout this past weekend in Montreal. I had a problem trying to get them all into a single directory, so I had to break them up into a few directories. (...) (21 years ago, 11-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.loc.ca.qc.mon) !
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(...) Oh ick! Well I guess I'll wait till I see the parts in person, but my first reaction is to say they ruined two perfectly good parts. :-\ I suppose the remake of 2873 isn't *that* bad, or it could have it's uses, but I just don't get 2582... (...) (21 years ago, 11-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I went back and looked at some of the other pictures and it looks like several of the parts have been retooled to use click hinges. Unfortunately, part 2873 ((URL) has been changed and it looks pretty ugly. The box art for 4512 shows the new (...) (21 years ago, 11-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Is that 'shovel' element in any of the new "Designer" sets? Very cool idea, James (as always!)... And, it would oh so easy to convert to 8-wide! ;-) JohnG, GMLTC (21 years ago, 10-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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"Bob Hayes" <bobhayes1@aol.com> wrote in message news:HD57t6.15I8@lugnet.com... (...) (does (...) four (...) [ ... snipped ... ] I went back and looked at the picture and something else caught my eye. On the back end of the 2nd Class car, there (...) (21 years ago, 10-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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Jeez!!! You'd have to clear out every shop on Bricklink and then some! Cool design! -Stefan- (...) (21 years ago, 10-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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The more that I look at the box art for the new passenger train ((URL) the more that I dislike the engine. Maybe it is the bird beak front, or the canopy windscreen (does it come with an ejection seat?) I just noticed that the sides are only four (...) (21 years ago, 10-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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Okay. I didn't realize that part was available in bricks. I have some plates in that color off the Republic Gunship and a Racers set. Spiffy. -Stefan- (...) (21 years ago, 10-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Not so hard, it's already been done. Look at the bottom of this page: (URL) (21 years ago, 10-Apr-03, to lugnet.fun, lugnet.trains)
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It's interesting to note the 1x2 bricks that form the walls of the circular depression in which the train sits. They are bent to form a curve in the same manner that Daniel Siskind 'discovered' with his boat hulls. Seth. (...) (21 years ago, 10-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hi James, Hi Dirk, as supposed by Dirk I really loved the 7wide passenger cars. Not only because they are 7wide, but because of their great design. I really like the solution James found for the undercarriage. Perfectly done! Same with the (...) (21 years ago, 10-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Very useful to view the hi-res. I think I will learn many potential techniques and become inspired by elements and constructions in the pictures you show. Thanks for posting the hi-rez. (...) Not many at Bricklink. I have a few only: 5 black, (...) (21 years ago, 10-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi James, I really appreciated to see my hi-res pictures referenced by you. So it was very very useful to upload such big images... The idea to use this as a roof element is congenial. Hope you get enough of them! I'm sure that Ben Beneke will love (...) (21 years ago, 10-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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Oh, I really like this and look forward to seeing how to make it! I never ever would have thought of making a clock out of lego... thanks for snapping me out of my limited imagination. :) "Chris Phillips" <drvegetable@attbi.com> wrote in message (...) (22 years ago, 10-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi fellas, So, anything further on this by any chance? Of particular interest at the moment would be just how much gear you had on hand.. boosters, throttles, jack panels, that sort of thing. Specifically how much boosted power was available? Also, (...) (22 years ago, 10-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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I think you're certifiable, James! Wow, that's awesome!! I never would have thought to use that element in that way. Now, how are you going to find that many of them to make the model in the ABS? -Tim (...) (22 years ago, 10-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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This picture gave me an idea: (URL) for the street lamp. Thanks to Bruce Chamberlain for identifying this element for me. I was stumped. Now, how to possibly use this scoop hinge element for a roof? I like this piece for the curved end does not (...) (22 years ago, 9-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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It's called yellow-orange, a little more yellow then the straight Orange (as the name might suggest. :) You can see the difference (kind of) here... (URL) better here... (URL) and a photo of two adjacent bricks here... (URL) Henry calls it med (...) (22 years ago, 9-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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I'm slowly building a web site on the MOCpages site, here's the most recent (...) (22 years ago, 9-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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Just to explain what these colours are. Danish steam engines had chimney-bands (skorstensbånd), which marked whom it belonged to. The one we see here is the state railways (red-white-red, Danish flag) DSB, but also other state-related railways used (...) (22 years ago, 9-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Rio Grande is one of my favorite railroads. (...) So are your Lego versions orange and gray or yellow and gray or did you use another color? -Stefan- (22 years ago, 9-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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In lugnet.trains, Steve Barile writes: That's a beautiful building (is that you on top? ;-) and a great story too! Will use "What, have you ran out of yellow bricks!" at work too. Jeroen (...) (22 years ago, 9-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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Man, I run into that all the time! You kinda expect to with some rare colors... but once in a while I can't believe I don't have enough 1x1 plates w/clip in yellow or something like that. Also my wife gives me the major roll of the eyes, usually (...) (22 years ago, 9-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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Great structure you got there Steve! Thanks for posting some pics of it. I also like'd seeing some of your brick inventory in the background. Do you run into not having the right brick piece in the right color very often? I know I do! Ray SCLTC (...) (22 years ago, 9-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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Great work Steve! I really like delivery system in the middle. Have any close ups? I also like the mountain in the background. How's that coming? Robert (22 years ago, 9-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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Thanks Eric, And no, that is not "MY" my blue. It's yours now. B. (...) (22 years ago, 9-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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Hey did Pimp-Daddy make that!?! Is that "MY" blue! LOL! Hey I see how it works. Nice job. e (...) (22 years ago, 9-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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Jake, Sorry for the delay in posting these close-up pics of hopper car (taxes, a school field trip to the zoo, and exams kept me busy). Anyway, here they are. (URL) basically built the center beam of the car first and everything else around that. (...) (22 years ago, 9-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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Ha! Look at the 1x1 antenna pieces on the front of the loco. Even LEGO mods their elements! I feel better now!!!! LOL -Rob "Have Lego, will Dremel" Hendrix (URL) Mathis" <thakius@nmt.edu> wrote in message news:HD1L5z.930@lugnet.com... (...) a (...) (...) (22 years ago, 9-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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"he Rio Grande boxcars are neat." Ah, someone noticed! :) These are yellow-orange, not regular orange. The difference in color is hardly noticeable when their on their own but when doing a s-by-s comparison it's a day and night difference. The (...) (22 years ago, 8-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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James,it's a sticker! Just like the "740" one on boiler lid. Ciao Gianluca (22 years ago, 8-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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Awesome grain silos! The strip of lt. blue(?) around the elevator is a nice touch. Spiffy use of the Jack Stone columns and the space-corridor thingy piece also. The Rio Grande boxcars are neat. -Stefan- (...) (22 years ago, 8-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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Check out the use of town vehicle fenders used for the headlamp shrouds on this red loc: (URL) clever! later, James Mathis (22 years ago, 8-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Yep, and I'm not sharing them...unless you'd like to buy some from me. ;-) Here's another picture thanks to Dirk: (URL) Mathis (...) (22 years ago, 8-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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Oh sure, those are macaroni plates; red, white, and black! Don't you have a baggie full of those? ;) SteveB (...) (22 years ago, 8-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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Please take a look at the stack on this LEGOLAND Billund steam locomotive. I am wondering how the red and white circular stripes were constructed. The stack appears to be 4 studs diameter. The stud pattern on the circumference leads me to think (...) (22 years ago, 8-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(URL) (22 years ago, 8-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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LOL! :-D Thank you Steve! Your houses looks good BTW! Pierre MonLUG #1 (...) (snip) (22 years ago, 7-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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OOPS! Well now you all know what I've been starring at wow! This (MonLUG)layout is fantastic. So here's a couple shots of my little town, not decorated yet. (URL) for all the pointers, it helped me get right to work. One slight inovation was the (...) (22 years ago, 7-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) (22 years ago, 7-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hi Cary, I remember that i got also once a problem with a 9V motor (from a new Metroliner set). I could replace him for a new one after contacting LEGO abouth it. The train could run for abouth 10 rounds and then stopped, but the light in the (...) (22 years ago, 7-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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Hello You can see this original train in the web of sncf.fr (URL) regards Pascal BRUGIER FreeLUG (22 years ago, 7-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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I've rebuilt my SD40-2 from the ground up. It can be seen at (URL) to LEGO creations, then Locomotives. I had found it weak in a couple of places so that sparked the redesign. The base was pieced together from various plates and was prone to (...) (22 years ago, 7-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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In addition, there's Paul's previous under construction building: (URL) member of our club did one using yellow, so if you did't have all the tan lying around... This one looks remarkably close to NELUG's. - Thomas Michon Webmaster, SCLTC (...) (22 years ago, 5-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Jonathan, I know MichLUG doesn't have any plans for that particular weekend. We have a meeting this Saturday, so there might be enough time in between for people to be making another trip. I noticed that you posted to NILTC as well. Perhaps (...) (22 years ago, 4-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.trains.org.niltc)
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Shaun, Thanks for the link, that's a great picture! FYI the SCLTC pic is of a two story town hall building, also a great pic! (URL) are just so cool! They remind me so much of the old Atlas (HO) models of "Houses Under Construction" SteveB (...) (22 years ago, 4-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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I will forward this to the club's e-mail list. ondrew (...) (22 years ago, 4-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc)
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Hi All, Are you planning anything from the 18th - 21st? I'm going to be in Holland, Mich and wanted to see some of the other groups. Jonathan Dallas NELUG (22 years ago, 4-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc)
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(...) Hiya Steve, Tom Duggan made an excellent one. Here one pic I found: (URL) (22 years ago, 4-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) They work pretty well. I run my 12v "Grasshopper" Atlantic on 9v layouts. I have to keep it at a kind of high speed, or the motor jerks and sticks (but that may just be mine). I use the quick-and-dirty method to make it go. It's powered from (...) (22 years ago, 4-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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