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(...) That grille work is excellent with the fence parts used to create a thin vertical line segment between the protruding grilles. Thanks for highlighting this bit of detail work. Really nice! later, James Mathis (19 years ago, 22-Nov-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: A double crossover
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(...) First, wow. That is a gorgeous switch. I must admit I was a bit amused by Rosco's comment about long wheelbase cars hitting the lever. I gave up on levers a long time ago :) That is a good observation though Rosco. Chris (19 years ago, 22-Nov-05, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.parts.custom)
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| | Alco-like Cuban Sugar Train
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Hi all, Yesterday I saw (URL) train> and just had to build it. The problem was, I'd sworn to myself to avoid Alco-like diesels as so many people have done them so well. (URL) Well, as you can see in the end I relented (to myself) and went ahead and (...) (19 years ago, 22-Nov-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: A double crossover
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(...) Well since you asked. i guess you could say it's too easy because i allready have a working automated crossover. the doubble would take longer to do but it should be easy enough. (3 URLs) (...) keep dreaming =). there is no way i'm taking that (...) (19 years ago, 22-Nov-05, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.parts.custom, FTX)
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| | Re: A double crossover
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(...) technicly the throw is one stud closer but i don't think i'm going to move them to the outside unless i find an issue with it. besides the place in which i'm thinking of placing this switch i don't have space for the throws to be outside the (...) (19 years ago, 22-Nov-05, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.parts.custom, FTX)
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| | Re: A double crossover
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In lugnet.announce, Ondrew Hartigan wrote: (snip) I saw some sneak preview pics and was floored then. Wow. Now, for your next trick, let's see you get the points on this one to interlock (if one turnout is thrown to take the crossover, the (...) (19 years ago, 22-Nov-05, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.parts.custom, FTX)
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| | Re: A double crossover
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(...) [snip] (...) Looks great Ondrew! I'd be interested to know though, the unmodified switch controls actaully look like they stick out a long way toward the other track, might there be more of a problem than usual with long wheelbase cars hitting (...) (19 years ago, 22-Nov-05, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.parts.custom, FTX)
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| | A double crossover
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Hey all, About 2 months ago now I was challenged/ asked to make a double crossover. While I thought this project would be difficult I had no idea how long it would take me. In total I have between 20-40 hours of time invested in the double (...) (19 years ago, 22-Nov-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.parts.custom, lugnet.parts.mod, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, FTX) !!
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| | GFLTC at the Scale Rail Train Show - Nov. 26-27, 2005
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For Immediate Release Contact: Robin Werner robinw A-T gfltc D-O-T org FORT MYERS, FLORIDA - The Greater Florida LEGO Train Club (GFLTC) is proud to announce its participation in the Scale Rails Holiday Train Show this November 26-27, 2005 at the (...) (19 years ago, 21-Nov-05, to lugnet.events, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.fl, lugnet.org.us.gflug)
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| | Re: Turtle Creek Baldwin VO1000 switcher
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(...) Steve, I just noticed the front truck, and I have to comment on how much I like the steps and the hand rail. Nicely done. The engine is a nice engine too, and the stripe does look nice, though the stripe doesn't really make the LEGO engine (...) (19 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 'Stretchtop' rotary gondola
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(...) Will there be a mini engine to pull these little cars? Cant wait to see more of the tank cars. Dave www.GPLR.org (19 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: MDT Plymouth Switcher in Burlinton livery (Red and Gray)
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(...) Hey Steve, Your switcher got a "Hey, that looks nice." from my son. Your model was competing against Scooby Doo, so it had to be good. I like it too by the way. Chris (19 years ago, 19-Nov-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) It looks interesting, but it really needs to be longer. Chris (19 years ago, 19-Nov-05, to lugnet.trains)
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| | SCLTC fourth annual winter show at SDMRRM starts Tuesday
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SCLTC returns to the San Diego Model Railroad Museum for club's fourth annual winter show starting the Tuesday before Thanksgiving and running through Saturday January 14, 2006. The show will feature: A double tracked under and over cloverleaf Over (...) (19 years ago, 19-Nov-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.scltc, lugnet.loc.us.ca, lugnet.town, FTX) !!
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| | Opening Door
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Dear all, I was looking at the pictures of (URL) 7893> today and noticed that it's doors open by using droid arms as hinges. I wondered if such a technique could be employed in a train an found that yes it could... but with limitations. My first (...) (19 years ago, 16-Nov-05, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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| | Re: 3x1 curved slope available in dark bluish gray
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(...) Do you know which one it was? [LEGOSet 8657] contains two in light bley and [LEGOSet 8655] contains four in black as well as two red and two white Slope Brick 45 1 x 1 x 2/3. A great set for parts (see (URL) inv>), even if you do end up with (...) (19 years ago, 14-Nov-05, to lugnet.parts, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: New Loco MOC
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(...) snip (...) Wow! Awesome work! later, James Mathis (19 years ago, 14-Nov-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: One New Train in Two Liveries-- Your opinion
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(...) Hi, Mat, A Coaster version will be nice. Thanks for the compliment on the design. I will be selling instructions. I'd like to sell the Rail Runner version of the instructions since I am acquiring the license for their livery. The acquisition (...) (19 years ago, 14-Nov-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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I bought one of the new $3.99 level racers this weekend and happily discovered that it come with two of these parts in dark bluish gray: (URL) I believe one of the $9.99 level racers sets comes with two as well. I am glad my patience paid off. (...) (19 years ago, 14-Nov-05, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.parts)
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| | NGLTC building session at Egleston children’s hospital
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The North Georgia LEGO Train Club (NGLTC) visited the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston. For the fifth year in a row the NGLTC held our annual Christmas ornament building session with patients of CHOA. The children are helping make (...) (19 years ago, 14-Nov-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.ga, FTX)
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