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I guess that it is a kid-size fun castle. No wheels. No trampoline, alas. (19 years ago, 21-Jun-05, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc, FTX)
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(...) Lot's of Yellow, Lots and lo0ts of Blue has some rounded stuff.. can we say Thomas the Tank Engine or other train in > 1/8 scale (19 years ago, 21-Jun-05, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc, FTX)
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(...) Kind of reminds me of a (URL) steam tram> Just need to add a chimney and make a coach for it to pull! Tim (19 years ago, 21-Jun-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Doesn't wine? That shatters my first guess, a big bottle of chablis (1) Doesn't hee-haw? That cancels my second guess, a large sculpture of Buck Owens(1)(2) Doesn't hiss? Well, that deflates my third guess, a giant tire(1)(3) No, those aren't (...) (19 years ago, 21-Jun-05, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc, FTX)
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(...) Rosco- Doesn't meow, either. Answer: Not a cat. Extended answer: Not an animal. -Ted (19 years ago, 21-Jun-05, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc, FTX)
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(...) Samarth- OK, OK, OK, it's made of ABS components with tiny little 4 letter long logos. Answer: Yes, but... Extended answer: Keep guessing. -Ted (19 years ago, 21-Jun-05, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc, lugnet.fun, FTX)
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(...) Must be an old tom-cat then... ROSCO (19 years ago, 21-Jun-05, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc, FTX)
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Hint #9: The Big Thing is internally braced by 30 feet of 3/4 galvanized steel pipe. The pipe does not support the structure or even connect to it, but it's backup just in case. -Ted (19 years ago, 21-Jun-05, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc, FTX)
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(...) Alfred- Glad you are enjoying this. Answer: It's not a dog. Extended answer: Doesn't bark, yip, moo, snort, hee-haw, wheeze, wine, bleat, neigh or hiss. -Ted (19 years ago, 21-Jun-05, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc, FTX)
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(...) John- Gee, a little mis-direction goes a long way in these things. To be clear: the general Big Thing is not circular, but there are some circular cross sections present. True story: When Thomas appeared on I've Got a Secret and stumped the (...) (19 years ago, 21-Jun-05, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc, FTX)
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In lugnet.trains.org.scltc, Ted Michon wrote: (or suspended from a helicopter). Okay now THAT is a bit much.... My guess.... It's something made of LEGO. Yeah. Legoswami (19 years ago, 21-Jun-05, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc, lugnet.fun, FTX)
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(...) David- I could dig a 200,000 brick LEGO pit. Certainly would sound good. Might not be all that comfy, long term. Answer: No, it's not a brick pit. Extended answer: Just because it's not on baseplates doesn't mean it's not on the ground (or (...) (19 years ago, 21-Jun-05, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc, lugnet.fun, FTX)
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(...) Darrell- We like questions. SCLTC will be at the show for about 270 hours for the whole 3 weeks and 4 weekends (we get Mondays off for good behavior). Can't speak to the sand sculptures. The theme this year is "It's Calling You Out to Play" (...) (19 years ago, 21-Jun-05, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc, FTX)
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(...) This is fun. I say its a dog. A punk dog. -Alfred (19 years ago, 21-Jun-05, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc, FTX)
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(...) No guess yet (though my original thought - "Brazil" - was killed by subsequent hints, LOL), just a few questions: 1. Will SCLTC be there for the whole Fair? If so that's a lot of fried twinkies! 2. Is this replacing the sand sculptures that (...) (19 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc, FTX)
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(...) Hmmm...If it doesn't use baseplates, then it's not a mosaic (something that you could lean against the wall), and it's not something you'd set on the floor/ground either. Doesn't go on the wall... Doesn't go on the floor... 2X2 bricks can't (...) (19 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc, lugnet.fun, FTX)
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(...) Zero wheels, circular cross-section? Sounds like a model like the Blimp that hangs over the Imagination Center at the Mall of America... (19 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc, FTX)
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(...) --SNIP-- (...) Hi Flip, I like the use of the 4x4 macaronis (or whatever they're called) to round out the front of the trolley. The colour scheme is quite nice too and I really like the way you've attached the handles to the door (may nick it (...) (19 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Hint #8: Total wheels: 0 -Ted (19 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc, FTX)
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Hint #7: Total 16 x 16 baseplates: 0 Total 48 x 48 baseplates: 0 Total baseplates: 0 -Ted (19 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc, FTX)
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I forgot to mention a couple of things when I announced the polls(1), but all the thumbnails take you to a bigger picture if you don't know the train in question and all the Suggested by... links take you to original suggesting post for more details (...) (19 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Paul- We let others do soup cans. Answer: No. Extended answer: While there are two circular cross sections, the Big Thing is not circular. -Ted (19 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc, FTX)
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(...) Jonahtan- We have had some rather small hot air balloons on our layout and a huge won would look nice in our outdoor setting. Answer: No. Extended answer: Definitely belongs outdoors, but frequently found indoors. -Ted (19 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc, FTX)
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(...) Richard- Marge Simpson would make our height. Answer: No. Extended answer: It's not an animated figure. -Ted (19 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc, FTX)
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If you are an a newsagents soon, check out this month's Continental Modeller (July O6), it has an interesting Russian layout in it (built by a Brit living the US as far as I can gather!) Tim (19 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Nick- A crayon box would be cool, but it's been done big scale before. Answer: No. Extended answer: The Big Thing is not a box. In fact, horizontally speaking, there is no straight perimiter run longer than about 16 studs (and most are (...) (19 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc, FTX)
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(...) In the UK the classification is a bit difficult to describe. The best description is a 'unit train' i.e. one that runs as a fixed rake, with a driving cab at each end and its own motive power that cannot be used seperataly. Most passenger (...) (19 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Well, thanks for the thanks, but also thanks for the content to put in the sidebar! Without you lot designing models then the sidebar would be empty! Tim (so other Tim, you are being useful!) (19 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I thoought the TGV would do well, it seems to have international appeal. As a matter of interest, do you think (URL) 7745> was based (loosely) on the TGV? Tim (19 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Great to see the TGV doing so well! If only LEGO would pay attention. If they hurry up they can do it for the 25th year of the TGV being in service, being sep 27 1981 according to Wikipedia (a shame there are no pics of the old sud-est livery (...) (19 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I'd like to jump in on this thanking too. It is so much more fun coming to .trains with the sidebar. Tim (not the useful sidebar one) (19 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.trains)
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"Samarth Moray @gmail.com>" <legoswami<NOSPAMMINGME!> wrote in message news:IIEEou.1vyE@lugnet.com... (...) Ahh, but you do not {need} to use a cutting utensil to modify... Rob (19 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Actually you don't need to modify a fig to remove it's arm.... but that' a WHOLE other thing. Legoswami (19 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) I'd agree. I have a one-armed friend that could attest to that one. And no, he's not a modified minifig... Rob (19 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Yeah I think that's the right meaning. When in doubt, produce pics: (URL) not sure you would call this 'light' (wink) but it's what I was referring to, anyway.... Let it also be known that leaning out of a running train is one of the most (...) (19 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) What exactly does "suburban" mean in this context?.. is it like the US "commuter" (meaning that the train is primarily put on to serve people coming and going to and from work, and typically is heavy rail rather than light rail or trolley, and (...) (19 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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In lugnet.trains, Larry Pieniazek wrote: What I don't quite get with the EMU designation is what's the difference (...) Here those terms are actually pretty much synonymous with each other. All our suburban trains are EMUs anyway. (...) (Sorry, I (...) (19 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) EMU - Electric Multiple Unit DMU - Diesel Multiple Unit These terms are not commonly used in the US I don't think(1). But the idea is that the train isn't "locomotive hauled" but rather more than one of the "cars" has a power truck, either (...) (19 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) The other featured themes on the website relate to chickens and eggs, but I don't see green, yellow, & blue fitting that concepte. My guess: a giant "can of food" built on the day that you can enter free by donating 5 cans of food. Paul (...) (19 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc, FTX)
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(...) I will go with a guess of Blue Hair, Green Dress and Yellow Body. It's a model of Marge Simpson with the hair taking it to that tall height :-) Richard (19 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc, FTX)
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