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(...) hehehe. That was my second thought after seeing it... someone's gonna mod this lickety spit. Tim (18 years ago, 4-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Nicely done! I like the direction that you're taking the layout--more interesting automation and stuff! Dave K (18 years ago, 4-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, lugnet.trains.org, FTX)
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(...) Oh I'll find a way to use it... :) Dave K (18 years ago, 4-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Glad you like the train! Yeah, I'm still a bit iffy on the little wings, especially those on the passenger car. For the engine--the wings are there largely to have the rockets clear the trailing rail cars. Of course, I could make the train a (...) (18 years ago, 4-Jan-07, to lugnet.space, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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UPDATE #1 ===...=== (...) COMPLETED (...) IN PROGRESS (...) COMPLETED (...) IN PROGRESS (...) IN PROGRESS (...) IN PROGRESS (...) (18 years ago, 4-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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(...) Jordan, Thanks much for the kind words. Yes, I think it would be fun to do an alternate-history 1980s Lego catalog, with a number of space sets that could have been... A larger Space layout would be fun, too... I'm already beginning to picture (...) (18 years ago, 4-Jan-07, to lugnet.space, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Very, very nice, Chris. I look forward to future expansions! JOHN (18 years ago, 4-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) I see. Well, that is why God created (URL) Ondrew>;-) JOHN (18 years ago, 4-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(URL) (18 years ago, 4-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) It was in reference to the fact that TLG have finally made the much desired crossover track... but most of us can't use it. Tim (18 years ago, 4-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) [...] (...) Thanks Jonathan. The details were tough. I had a few thousand old brown 1x2 bricks (the silver lining in the gray cloud that was the closing of the LEGO store closest to my house) and 2 quarts of assorted old brown bricks. So, (...) (18 years ago, 4-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I'm definitely going to try--when I have a sec I plan on putting some metal duct tape on the plastic rails that I currently own and see what happens. Dave K (18 years ago, 4-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains)
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"John" <John@TCLTC.org> wrote in message news:JBD2x0.CGC@lugnet.com... (...) [ ... snipped ... ] Question for you track modders (Ondrew?): Is there some sort of metal paint or other material which could be applied to the rails of the new cross over (...) (18 years ago, 4-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) :-) The concept was first bandied around the GMLTC years ago-- we just "made it happen". JOHN (18 years ago, 4-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, lugnet.trains.org, FTX)
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(...) Clever boy:-) (...) The nice thing IRL is that train shows tend to be very noisy and the annoying sound just blends in.... JOHN (18 years ago, 4-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, lugnet.trains.org, FTX)
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(...) You are a tricky tricky man. Very well done. Chris (18 years ago, 4-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) Yes, well, if that is the case, then I've already cried those tears. The best we can hope for, IMO, is to somehow get TLG to continue to manufacture the 9 volt train motors. The sad part for me will be that we won't really be ambassadors for (...) (18 years ago, 4-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Planned obsolescence, I think. (18 years ago, 4-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Two trains? P.S. I hate what the helicopter does to the video- but I'm sure it's cooler IRL. Tim (18 years ago, 4-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, lugnet.trains.org, FTX)
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(...) I was, but I didn't. Should I have? Over what? JOHN (18 years ago, 4-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(URL) HERE> is a video of our final test of our newly designed Thomas modules we set up in our basement. I think we'll leave them set up this way permanently. The video is on YouTube and is almost 2 minutes long and about a 10 MB file size. See if (...) (18 years ago, 4-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, lugnet.trains.org, FTX) !
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(URL) down> Tim (18 years ago, 4-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX) !
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(...) Way cool. I especially like the 80's LEGO catalog like rendering of the pictures. As for the model, I like the color and styling, but I'd lose the stubby wing tips. They just don't sit well with me since I don't think trains ought to have (...) (18 years ago, 4-Jan-07, to lugnet.space, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Wolf, I'm greatly impressed with your rocket train. With the backgrounds you've added, the images look like they might as well be out of an early 80s LEGO catalog. The style of building closely matches that of the classic Space era. I'd love (...) (18 years ago, 4-Jan-07, to lugnet.space, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Jonathan Lopes to display on TCLTC Layout for ILTCO Convention (was: Re: Manhattan's Engine 14)
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(...) I'm in agreement with Ondrew. I'm really looking forward to the layouts. I'm not yet sure if I will be able to participate, but I will make it out to see the all the creations for at least one day. Jason Spears | (URL) BrickCentral> | (URL) (...) (18 years ago, 4-Jan-07, to lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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(...) Very nice! There are some nice details on that building and overall it is a very unique looking structure. I agree on the female figs, they look great. The trolley looks just fabulous as well. Best, Jonathan (18 years ago, 4-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains)
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Nice work! The street has a very natural feel and I really like the building. Thanks for sharing and God Bless, Nathan (URL) (18 years ago, 4-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Please do! (...) Sure. If you have any specific requests, please let me know. Maybe we can also have that lunch we missed at Philly togather . . . Best, Jonathan (18 years ago, 4-Jan-07, to lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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(...) Thanks! I wish my pic showed the BBB wheels better. They really look sharp. Thanks also for the pic of the prototype. (...) I'm really looking forward to this too. I promise not to bring that lot on Faile Street - or create a new lot to bring. (...) (18 years ago, 4-Jan-07, to lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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(...) i agree! very cool idea. i'm sure i'll be barrowing it sooner or later. (...) This totally kicks butt. I’m really happy to see this collaboration. This year’s show is going to be HUGE but seeing this type of thing happen tells me it's going to (...) (18 years ago, 4-Jan-07, to lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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(...) Dude! I wondered when (URL) you'd> chime in:-) JOHN (18 years ago, 4-Jan-07, to lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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(...) Thanks, Jonathan! Here are some images and a movie... (5 URLs) Robin W (18 years ago, 4-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.us.gflug, FTX)
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(...) Thanks, Rich... We hope to have even more of the buildings done by the next show. Robin W (...) (18 years ago, 4-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.us.gflug)
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(...) Hey! That's my diner! ;) "Big Daddy" Nelson (18 years ago, 4-Jan-07, to lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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I just recently finished creating my first street scene. The Scene features my City of Manchester trolley car that I designed for the LEGO Millyard[1] Project and a brownstone that I built for NELUG's[2] display at Brick Blast 2006[3]. I am hoping (...) (18 years ago, 4-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce.moc) !!
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She's a bit wide, and a bit boxy (like her distant, yet beautiful cousin, 6901, affectionately known as "the elephant"), but she's faaassssst ! ! ! Cruising on the wingtip thrusters alone, this rocket train easily maintains 200 m/s on the long (...) (18 years ago, 3-Jan-07, to lugnet.space, lugnet.trains, FTX) !!
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(...) Sure, but first, great work! The BBB wheels nail that arch design nicely! And here is a pic of you and Ross so graciously posing in front of it (they both protested greatly after I kept (URL) taking pics of them together>:-) (URL) Well, for (...) (18 years ago, 3-Jan-07, to lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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Hello, I have completed yet another NYC firehouse. (URL) This one from 17th street in Manhattan. I had walked by this firehouse many times and always thought it had way to much detail to be recreated in Lego. I guess it would help if I had a picture (...) (18 years ago, 3-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.town) !!
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(...) Excellent stuff! I love to roof top swimming pools. Is there a close up of the garbage truck in the lower left corner of this shot anywhere? (URL) Thanks, Jonathan (18 years ago, 3-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.us.gflug, FTX)
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| | BrickFest PDX '07 Registration Open
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(2 URLs) BrickFest PDX ’07 Registration is now open! We had a great pre-registration period waiting for the new year to click over and now you can register at (URL). Also the Red Lion hotel at the Convention Center is taking phone reservations for (...) (18 years ago, 3-Jan-07, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.events, lugnet.announce, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.org, lugnet.people, lugnet.build, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.castle, lugnet.space, FTX) !!
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