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(...) A third party wheel CLEARLY could NOT have the LEGO logo on it... so your solution of sizing an opening to let the user insert a 1x1 round plate (and thus having the logo on there if they wish) is absolutely brilliant. It ALSO leaves the door (...) (21 years ago, 3-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Hi Tim! ??You are asking why I demand this (bigger than set 7750 and smaller than set 396)? Both sizes do exist. So I see no highly urgent need for those. The size inbetween is not only a compromise, but in my eyes the golden center. (...) (...) (21 years ago, 3-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Sorry John, I tried to take some close up shots of it but they didn't come out well due to the lighting in the hall and the fact that the parts are all black. Next time I'll try harder, maybe John Warren can post some insight for you on how it (...) (21 years ago, 3-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains.org, FTX)
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(...) Dang, as someone who has been working on a 4-6-6-4 for several months, I'm insanely jealous - and I'd love to see some more pictures as to how it works! Not that I'd be trying to (ahem) "borrow" ideas, or anything... *grin* JohnG, GMLTC (21 years ago, 3-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains.org, FTX)
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(...) John Warren built that engine, it is very impressive. It does run but I think there were a few issues with the bridges on the layout, so they will have to be adjusted to allow this engine to fit with out jamming up. jt (21 years ago, 3-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) Who built this beauty? (URL) it run? JohnG, GMLTC (21 years ago, 3-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) My steam engines are usually driven by generic figures in the original minfig blue shirt with pockets (overalls, rather than dungarees) and a black cap. Several red necker-chiefs/scarves would be a nice addition though. Jason Railton (21 years ago, 3-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
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Here are some pictures from the November Greenberg show in Atlanta this weekend. It was a good show, pretty good size crowds and lots of excited kids. Due to the fact that it was the weekend of Halloween we tried to include a Trick-or-Treat theme (...) (21 years ago, 3-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: LUCNY exhibiting at the CNY Train Fair 11/1, 2
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In lugnet.trains, Kevin Salm wrote a lot which I cut one again: Okay, one more addendum from me... (...) I forgot to mention before that our layout was set up to allow at least FOUR trains to run similtanenously on separate lines of track. Most (...) (21 years ago, 3-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.trains.org)
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In lugnet.trains, Kevin Salm wrote a lot which I cut: (...) DOH! I forgot that Ben Medinets tok several photos early on the first day with this DigiCam. Here they are -- (URL) again, Ben, for coming all the way to help us out. And thanks for taking (...) (21 years ago, 3-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) WOW! This show went well. 16 feet by 26 feet -- our biggest layout yet and, naturally, the best display at the whole event which used two huge buildings at the New York State Fairgrounds. We must have heard people tell us that 100 times! I (...) (21 years ago, 3-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: sets in 2004? Wish List
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(...) Obviously not castle, town, SPACE., or starwars. Trimming follow-ups to .general. Lets keep it there. (URL) Admiral Giddens <>< (URL) space. (21 years ago, 2-Nov-03, to lugnet.town, lugnet.castle, lugnet.general, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Trains? Who said anything about trains? I didn't see anything about trains! What trains are you people talking about? Steve (21 years ago, 2-Nov-03, to lugnet.town, lugnet.castle, lugnet.general, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Speak for yourself... :-) The other thing this ignores is that a lot of steam trains (the Castle class certainly) had the main drivers going up through a slot in the sole-plate. That's why they have wheel arches, and why British steam (...) (21 years ago, 2-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Just got Target's wish book in today's paper and it shows the cargo train as one of its "online exclusives". Maybe there's still hope that the high speed train will show up on the shelves soon... Mark (21 years ago, 2-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
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"Bryan Kinkel" <helpdesk@loseyourmind.com> wrote in message news:HnIs02.Axq@lugnet.com... (...) [ ... snipped ... ] When we have the NCLTC layout on display we deal with this one all of the time. Of course, to make matters worse and generate more (...) (21 years ago, 2-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
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The (URL) Southern California LEGO Train Club> returns to the San Diego Model Railroad Museum this holiday season with its biggest and longest running exhibit ever. The layout features six operating trains (including two fully automated ones), a (...) (21 years ago, 1-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc, lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce, FTX) !!
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(...) If you are just getting started designing legos on the pc, LDraw.org should be your first stop. This is the plcae to get started by downloading Ldraw: (URL) the rest check out the tutorial section here: (URL) will get you started now only (...) (21 years ago, 1-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
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I've finally given thought to designing trains on my PC, what would be the best program out there for doing this? -HRH (21 years ago, 1-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Incredible, looks just like him! LOL :) -HRH (21 years ago, 1-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Fun question! In my SD-50 I have Han Solo as engineer, with Chewbacca in the fireman's seat. JohnG, GMLTC (21 years ago, 1-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Most of the above are passenger- DoG is a one off. But, the P8 was a bit more than a make up- there were 3800 of them built. :). Also, when you look at the UK, 9F's have a 60" dia wheel, which is small for most mainline locos- and I am (...) (21 years ago, 1-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: multi club show offer
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(...) crossposting to state groops since I forgot to do so earlyer. Also there is still plenty of space so if your interested in hanging out with people from at least 4 different clubs let me know. -->(roj2323@yahoo.com) ondrew p.s. I have a place (...) (21 years ago, 1-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.loc.us.in)
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(...) That's Engineer Jake! (URL) (21 years ago, 1-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) If I'm not mistaken all four trains directly in view on this photo are built by Johan Wind. here are a few other pictures: (URL) (starting from 41) Some more details can be found on his website (URL) (21 years ago, 1-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) The trains I build are either driven by themed figs (e.g. the Ice Planet fig in the cab of my Ice Planet train or the World City Police fig that will pilot the World City Police train I plan to build at some point in the future) or in the case (...) (21 years ago, 1-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
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Been meaning to ask this earlier, but here goes. With the virtual smorgasborg of train MOC's out there, which minifig(s) do you entrust with the throttle/regulator? I know for me that Engineer Max has to be a requirement in the cab of my engines (...) (21 years ago, 1-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
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I noticed this trian: (URL) the cocoupler, but the other one - who have built that? Are there more pictures? I have seen a number of pictures from Zwolle, but I can only find this one picture of it. S (21 years ago, 31-Oct-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Now that I actually think about it - forget I asked :-) Cheers, (URL) Sci-Fi LEGO> (21 years ago, 31-Oct-03, to lugnet.town, lugnet.castle, lugnet.general, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) "Seite nicht gefunden" Is there any other site that has these? Cheers, (URL) Sci-Fi LEGO> (21 years ago, 31-Oct-03, to lugnet.town, lugnet.castle, lugnet.general, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Chris, I got 404 Errors when trying to look. Josh (21 years ago, 31-Oct-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I was hoping to see the trains i've heard blabbering about... Josh (21 years ago, 31-Oct-03, to lugnet.town, lugnet.castle, lugnet.general, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains)
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"Steven Barile" <steve.e.barile@intel.com> wrote in message news:HnLILH.23n2@lugnet.com... (...) Looks great - wouldn't be modeled after Multnomah (sp?) Falls would it? ;-) Mike (21 years ago, 31-Oct-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Nice... that's so cool! Hope to see the full mountain at BrickFest PDX in Feb 2004. Thanks for sharing the pics, Robin W (21 years ago, 31-Oct-03, to lugnet.trains)
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Oh yes a URL might be helpful! :) (URL) more generally speaking www.PNLTC.org SteveB (...) (21 years ago, 31-Oct-03, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi All, Well we got the pictures up of the small 5'x5' two loop layout the PNLTC displayed at the Portland stop of the LEGO road show. It is basically 2/3 of a mountain scene that we are working on to be used in conjunction with our "normal" layout. (...) (21 years ago, 31-Oct-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Beware All Grave-robbers!
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(...) The ground is made up sand green plates and bricks. The lighting in my living room is really yellow, so it throws off the colors. I was hoping for some sunligt to reshoot the photos, but we've had rain here for a couple of weeks. I was (...) (21 years ago, 31-Oct-03, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains)
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Beautiful. I really like the mausoleum and the angel statue. Is the ground normal green? Something about the lighting makes it look half way between normal and sand green. Bruce (21 years ago, 30-Oct-03, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Looks great! It looks like it came right out of the graveyard area in Diablo II :) Love all the little details--lanterns, scythes, and the like! Wonderful job! Dave K (21 years ago, 30-Oct-03, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains)
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I was hoping to get some better pictures of this before presenting it, but time seems to have slipped away. Presenting my MOC for this Halloween: (URL) I got this idea when my daughter placed a skull head on a Harry Potter minifig (nothing scarier (...) (21 years ago, 30-Oct-03, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains)
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