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  Re: Differences between instructions and cover photo of old trainsets
 
(...) Dear Niels, I feel very sorry for the confusion I have caused. Completely my fault. I was too lazy to look at the building instruction and from memory I was mixing it up with the passenger coach from the western train 726, which has had the (...) (19 years ago, 14-Feb-06, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: New 8 wide train set at LEGO.com
 
(...) Now, why do they get diagonal cross track pieces... (19 years ago, 14-Feb-06, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: New 8 wide train set at LEGO.com
 
(...) Yes, but it was more fun this way. A bit of 8-wide teasing is good for the soul. Mat (19 years ago, 14-Feb-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
 
  Re: New 8 wide train set at LEGO.com
 
Cheek. A simple crosspost of (URL) this> would have sufficed. Everyone knows that TLG doesn't make 8 wide LEGO trains (that is, if you blindly ignore (URL) this>;-) JOHN (19 years ago, 14-Feb-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
 
  Re: New 8 wide train set at LEGO.com
 
(...) you big meanny. you had me at 8-wide. dam duplo =) ondrew (19 years ago, 14-Feb-06, to lugnet.trains)
 
  New 8 wide train set at LEGO.com
 
(URL) Mat (19 years ago, 14-Feb-06, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: WamaLTC - Photos from Two Shows
 
(...) i was checking out pics of that bridge last night. i must say it is truly impressive. there are plenty of great ideas incorperated and it realy looks realistic. if you get a chance more pics would be awsome! ondrew (19 years ago, 14-Feb-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.wamaltc)
 
  Re: Differences between instructions and cover photo of old trainsets
 
(...) When speaking of p/n 32 & 33 it is very often awfully difficult to see if it is a left or right door that is used if you only have the instruction pictures to look at and this set is a good example of that. Also I have always found the parts (...) (19 years ago, 14-Feb-06, to lugnet.trains)
 
  WamaLTC - Photos from Two Shows
 
WamaLTC just completed two weekends in a row of shows. Photos from the Great American Scale Model Train show in Timonium Maryland on Febuary 4 and 5 can be found here: (URL) and (URL) from the Worlds Greatest Hobby on Tour Show in Chantilly Virginia (...) (19 years ago, 14-Feb-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.wamaltc)
 
  Re: Differences between instructions and cover photo of old trainsets
 
(...) The Peeron inventory has been changed to show two p/n 33 right doors. Ben, your picture shows a right door on one side, are both doors the same? (URL) picture also shows the small ledge window as described, and as listed in the Peeron (...) (19 years ago, 14-Feb-06, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: Differences between instructions and cover photo of old trainsets
 
(...) Me, too. (...) Yes, I am aware of these. I have several of each. (...) I'm talking about the red 1x2x3 door (part number 32 and 33). The set inventory at peeron includes 2 left doors (part 32) I just checked the set inventory at bricklink, (...) (19 years ago, 13-Feb-06, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: Differences between instructions and cover photo of old trainsets
 
In lugnet.trains, Niels Karsdorp wrote: Hi Niels, I always love to read news about the blue era trains. (...) In fact I have noticed this as well. But I think even nowadays the box design and the actual set do differ quite often, because the box (...) (19 years ago, 13-Feb-06, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: Layout of Jonathan Lopes
 
(...) I wish the tiles were old grey but bley works just fine. Tiled sidewalks are the way to go in my book. Along with tiled just about everything. Thanks for looking, posting and thanks once again for your breath of life into the town community as (...) (19 years ago, 13-Feb-06, to lugnet.town, lugnet.trains)
 
  Differences between instructions and cover photo of old trainsets
 
Last weekend I bought a second hand 721 locomotive set with instructions. While rebuilding this set I noticed some differences between the instruction drawings and the photograph on the cover of the instructions. I know about the prototype trainbase (...) (19 years ago, 13-Feb-06, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Railcar slash Woodlouse
 
Hi! (URL) This is a model of a railbus from the firm of a certain Mr Hilding Carlsson, who produced a great many railcars in Sweden between the 30's and 60's. Most of them had this characteristic look with the fronts leaning inwards. The particular (...) (19 years ago, 13-Feb-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
 
  GMLTC upcoming shows
 
(Cross-posted to a few relevant sections. I hope I haven't gone bonkers.) [The Greater Midwest Lego® Train Club] will be displaying its ever-expanding 18' x 30' town/train layout at two Midwest shows in the coming weeks. We've added some new (...) (19 years ago, 12-Feb-06, to lugnet.events, lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us.mn, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp, lugnet.loc.us.wi)
 
  Re: 2 SNOT-heavy MOCs: Open wagon and WAG-7 Class
 
Crap... Sorry about replying to my own post, but I forgot the credits: The loco headlamp was basically done by Tim Gould, (thanks!) and the window-as-ladder is taken off of Beat Felber's (URL) work>. Legoswami (19 years ago, 11-Feb-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
 
  2 SNOT-heavy MOCs: Open wagon and WAG-7 Class
 
Well okay they're both CAD but I'm reasonably sure the construction techniques work. First on my list is this wagon inspired by the very talented misterzumbi's (URL) box car>: (2 URLs) Long story short: Tim G. figured the SNOTing used to get the (...) (19 years ago, 11-Feb-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX) ! 
 
  Re: Layout of Jonathan Lopes
 
(...) Simply WOW! I never realized his layout was that large. There are some great details. I love the garbage truck and the 13plate tall windows. The horizontal railing on the second road bridge is another great idea as well as the city salt truck. (...) (19 years ago, 11-Feb-06, to lugnet.town, lugnet.trains)
 
  Layout of Jonathan Lopes
 
I got a chance to meet up with Jonathan last night and he took me back to his place... not to look at his etchings but rather at his town/train layout. I took lots of pictures. (URL) A fire station> A fire station (one of many) (URL) Ya but where (...) (19 years ago, 11-Feb-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, FTX) !! 
 
  GPLR Clubhouse Installation Progress
 
It's been well over a month since we were given the keys to our new clubhouse at Cedar Hills Crossing, in Beaverton and we have a lot of work to do yet! The installation process will be a continual one, as this is a 'working' exhibit. Come see the (...) (19 years ago, 10-Feb-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX) ! 
 
  Re: Track color
 
(...) I bought some that were marked "World City" then, and they were old grey. The box is marked "(C) 1991, 2003". Jason R (19 years ago, 10-Feb-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.color)
 
  Re: Track color
 
(...) This was definitely true for the boxed cross tracks just before Christmas. They only had the others in "System" so I couldn't check. (19 years ago, 10-Feb-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.color)
 
  Re: Track color
 
(...) This has been my experience as well in NYC/NJ area stores. Some of which were out of straight track after Xmas and have since been re-stocked. Re-stocked with old gray. Jonathan (19 years ago, 10-Feb-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.color)
 
  Re: Track color
 
(...) Hi Dean! Are you sure about this (world city track boxes containing blay track?!) or have you just checked the old ones, which were filled with system grey? I never have heared about any blay track outside the potter trains - till today. And (...) (19 years ago, 10-Feb-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.color)
 
  Re: Track color
 
(...) From LL Windsor, the Old grey ones were labelled as "System" with the old style, and the new grey were in "World City" boxes. (19 years ago, 10-Feb-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.color)
 
  Re: Window size in train engine
 
(...) Better yet. Add it at a slight angle and add a sloped roof leading up to it. Oooh! I like this train a lot. Wish I'd spotted it first ;) More Soviet trains is always nice. Looking forward to seeing it finished. Tim (19 years ago, 10-Feb-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.arch)
 
  Re: Window size in train engine
 
Ah, the cab windows seemed harder to pull off than the side windows, which is why I focused on those. For the nose though, I don't see why he wouldn't be able to use the new window on the crane car in the freight set. I didn't mean the Krokodil (...) (19 years ago, 10-Feb-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.arch)
 
  Re: Window size in train engine
 
(...) Hi Sonnich, I had to deal with similar windows on my (URL) VL23>. I first considered plane windows on their side too but discounted it for the same reason so I ended up going for a three brick by four plate brick built window which I thought (...) (19 years ago, 10-Feb-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
 
  Re: Track color
 
(...) If it says "Copywrite 2003" it is old gray. It has been my experience that all boxed straights, curves, and points are old grey. The new Harry Potter train set has new gray track as the track had to be made for the set. Bruce (19 years ago, 10-Feb-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.color)
 
  Track color
 
Can anyone tell me if there is any old gray track to be found at Shop at Home or at the Washington DC area company stores (straight, curved, points)? Is there any way to tell the track color from looking at the box? Thanks, Mike #1245 (19 years ago, 10-Feb-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.color)
 
  Making your own train wheels - Inside BBB
 
BrickJournal 3 is available for download from (URL) and has a three page article about how BBB train wheels are made and making custom parts on Page 18-20. If you haven't already downloaded BrickJournal, I highly recommend it. Joe Meno and everyone (...) (19 years ago, 9-Feb-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.parts.custom)
 
  Re: close up pics of IR receiver and remote was re: new trains
 
(...) snip (...) looking at this, it looks good - comes with 4 cars :-) But, there is no glass in the green windshield in the crane car? I really hope there is. Otherwise I like it, good cars etc, even that @37000 Ft it is pretty expensive. (...) (...) (19 years ago, 9-Feb-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.parts, lugnet.town, FTX)
 
  Re: Window size in train engine
 
(...) I think he was talking about the windows down the side. You also can't turn crocodile ends upside down as they are full-height pieces. However, it does look like there's a green train windscreen on the crane truck you could invert. For windows (...) (19 years ago, 8-Feb-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.arch)
 
  Re: Window size in train engine
 
Could wait for the new freight engine and simply flip the train windscreen upside down. -Stefan- (19 years ago, 8-Feb-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.arch)
 
  Re: Spybotic control of train speed regulator
 
(...) I am using the Spybot remote - have not tried the RCX remote. I like the idea of using the Spybot for turnout control (and free-ing up RCX for other stuff), but the Spybot body is so large. I don't see why you couldn't devise a different (...) (19 years ago, 8-Feb-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
 
  Window size in train engine
 
Hi all! I am working on a new engine (TE116), and need some windows for the motor section. Plane windows are fine, but I'd like some rounded windows, which are a bit wider than high. I have been thinking about SNOT, turning them 90 degreed, but they (...) (19 years ago, 8-Feb-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.arch)
 
  Re: close up pics of IR receiver and remote was re: new trains
 
(...) The only benefit I could see is you can use this stuff for the sidings or static displays. That way you dont waist the good stuff for trains that will just sit there. David www.GPLR.org (19 years ago, 8-Feb-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.parts, lugnet.town, FTX)
 
  Re: close up pics of IR receiver and remote was re: new trains
 
(...) To be fair all round, how many AFOLs will be buying plastic track expansion packs anyway? Jake said they'd keep making the metal track for hobby layouts. This pack is for the younger kids targeted by the battery trains, not train clubs who (...) (19 years ago, 7-Feb-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.parts, lugnet.town, FTX)
 
  Re: Modular Hill Standard
 
(...) Yes, you are right. If we keep the black wall there, it would hit. Luckily, we can take enough of a cormer out the black wall to make it work, but indeed the two examples would conflict. In my second outer cruve, I have a block in the corner (...) (19 years ago, 7-Feb-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)


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