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I'm curious, how many people actually have train tracks set up and available at home to run trains on? Some folks, it is obvious from the web pages (like Joe D) that they can run trains anytime but I was just wondering about others? Having just set (...) (25 years ago, 12-Oct-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Version 2 of Amtrak EMD type F 7 attempt
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Worked some more on the Amtrak loco. I tried to incorporate mods based on all of the feedback I've received. Some things I'm just not good enough to accomplish. A fun model to work on. (URL) though train creations/locomotives Thanks for the comments (...) (25 years ago, 12-Oct-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Train doors and windows
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I collected names and pledges. I have not sent out a note in a few weeks because there appears to be nothing to say! I have not heard of any new news on this in a while. I estimate there is a 1% chance something will come of this at this point. So I (...) (25 years ago, 12-Oct-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Train doors and windows
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Hi everyone, I have been attempting to follow the discussion regarding the purchase of train doors and windows from Lego, and I notice the discussion has somewhat died off. I was wondering what the status of the deal was at this point. I realize I (...) (25 years ago, 12-Oct-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Trading 7745 vs. 7725
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Hi ! Anyone interested in trading 7745 (I have) against 7725 (I like to have) ? Please contact me at: Adrian.Rohnfelder@milupa.de Thanks and Cheers Adrian (25 years ago, 12-Oct-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: New: Amtrak EMD type F 7 attempt
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(...) P is for passenger. an FP has an elongated carbody to have a head end power unit and a hot water boiler for heating and AC. Some railroads did not want to buy E units and asked EMD to add that stuff to Fs (most Fs were geared for freight (...) (25 years ago, 12-Oct-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: New: Amtrak EMD type F 7 attempt
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Actually, now that I think about it, my train was prolly an F9 (2 3 truck combo). Is there a good faq for how to describe this stuff? I love the way it all looks, but words fail me.... (...) (25 years ago, 12-Oct-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: New: Amtrak EMD type F 7 attempt
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(...) I'll make a trade with you. I will type/scan some info in for you if you will make sure there is enough info for me to reproduce the model at home. I love this engine. I had one as a kid in O scale. Are you going to do a "B" as well? Do you (...) (25 years ago, 12-Oct-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Q : 7727 Electric Freight Train
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Most of the 77?? series sets came with multiple sticker sets, the "DB" german livery just happen to be the one that appeared more often in lego catalogs. I have a sticker sheet for a 7725 that has stickers for 8 different countries. Mark H. (...) (25 years ago, 11-Oct-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Q : 7727 Electric Freight Train
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I bought one of the above over the weekend. I was surprised to see that the set I have came with two sets of stickers. Is this normal for this set, or have I been lucky? Does anyone need scans of the sticker sheet? (This would be difficult as the (...) (25 years ago, 11-Oct-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Blue Hopper Car Mania...
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(...) I agree, they've investigating it - but it's expensive. (25 years ago, 10-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: New: Amtrak EMD type F 7 attempt
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(...) Thanks for the reply and suggestions, Larry. (snipped nits/feedback comments) Tough to model some aspects, but LEGO brick applications can be surprising if one only keeps trying. We'll see if I can find them. More search on my part to see what (...) (25 years ago, 10-Oct-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: New: Amtrak EMD type F 7 attempt
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Hey! Nice try. I think at first glance it really captures the spirit of a covered wagon. A few nits/feedback items: Working from the Marklin model may not be the best way to go. The F is a heavily photographed engine and there are thousands of (...) (25 years ago, 10-Oct-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | New: Amtrak EMD type F 7 attempt
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Worked today on a new locomotive model. Pictures of my 1st iteration are up at my website- link through trains/locomotives. I've tried to model the General Motors EMD type F 7 locomotive in what my Marklin catalog says is the first Amtrak color (...) (25 years ago, 10-Oct-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Blue Hopper Car Mania...
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(...) They should get a secure server set up. Then there would be no problem. -- Jonathan Wilson wilsonj@xoommail.com (URL) (25 years ago, 10-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: What do I need to build a 4547 facsimile?
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On Sat, 9 Oct 1999, John Neal (<37FEB515.7F5F7311@...west.net>) wrote at 03:23:02 (...) You get 4 blue/grey taps with the 8860 supercar, if it's any help :-) (25 years ago, 9-Oct-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: What do I need to build a 4547 facsimile?
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(...) Doors yes, windows no. They are found in numerous sets (without glass:-(). The gray drop plate can be found in 4549 Road N Rail Hauler. Clear hinge windows are tough, but the blue ones come from the 4559 as Kevin said. If you decided on a (...) (25 years ago, 9-Oct-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Blue Hopper Car Mania...
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Mike Walsh wrote in message ... (...) Following up on my own post ... when I got home this evening my shipment from BusyBee was on the island in my kitchen. I am now the proud owner of six 4536 Blue Hopper Cars. Mike - mike_walsh@mindspring.com (...) (25 years ago, 9-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: What do I need to build a 4547 facsimile?
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(...) The main question is, what color scheme do you want? If the same as a genuine 4547, grey, then you have a problem, because I think (someone will correct me if I'm wrong <g>) that the grey doors and windows only came in that set and the (...) (25 years ago, 8-Oct-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | What do I need to build a 4547 facsimile?
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I'm looking for help and suggestions on what sets I need to buy to make a club car that looks like the 4547. I know that the bottom plates of the 4561 are needed, but can anyone tell me where the best place to obtain the windows and doors may be? I (...) (25 years ago, 8-Oct-99, to lugnet.trains)
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