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Have to get a closer look when I'm at work with a T1. I did have a chance to notice the snow plow. It looks like there is a special wheel between the other two. Perhaps it is used to drive the blade on the snow plow? That would be cool. Also the (...) (26 years ago, 26-Dec-98, to lugnet.trains)
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Has anyone ever built a narrow gauge Lego train? I tried my hand at it. the following link has a couple of pictures. (URL) let me know what you think. Ben Fleskes (26 years ago, 26-Dec-98, to lugnet.trains)
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Maybe it's just me, but after seeing the scans that MirrorSpock just put up and looking at the train wash, the new container crane, the rotary, and especially the new station, I am left with the feeling that Train has been a bit Juniorized. That 3 (...) (26 years ago, 26-Dec-98, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Site found RMR link (was Re: Prototype sources (was Re: New MOC Engine: DB V140
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OK, just one more, this site is a treasure trove of good stuff: (URL) out the transfer table, which appears to be operational, the Conrail color scheme switcher, the water tower, the engine house (with signals, roll up doors, and skylights), the (...) (26 years ago, 25-Dec-98, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Prototype sources (was Re: New MOC Engine: DB V140
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(...) It may not have been the best time to post what with the holidays, etc. But there are responses already. One bore fruit! Check out this Conrail engine... (URL) anyone recognise the cab side windows? The trick of using a gear for the fan is a (...) (26 years ago, 24-Dec-98, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Prototype sources (was Re: New MOC Engine: DB V140
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(...) --- Long post snipped --- It will be interesting to see what reactions you get from the model railroaders. (26 years ago, 24-Dec-98, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Prototype sources (was Re: New MOC Engine: DB V140
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(...) The above should be rec.MODELS.railroad. I cancelled and reposted. Whoops! I also put up a message in that same group, crossposted to RTL, to wit: (Comments welcome!) -- start -- To rec.models.railroad readers: I'm a long time railfan, had a (...) (26 years ago, 24-Dec-98, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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| | Prototype sources (was Re: New MOC Engine: DB V140
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A repost from RTL. I said this (and cross posted to rec.model.railroad) in response to Bruce asking for prototype sources as a result of seeing James' model: (...) Walthers is a good source, but the catalog now costs 20 bucks per scale, it is so (...) (26 years ago, 24-Dec-98, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: New MOC Engine: DB V140
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(...) diesel (...) I read with anticipation... (...) One of the aspects of LEGO that makes building all the more interesting, if not frustrating at times. But, that's part of the challenge. <snipped comments about small drive wheels> (...) The (...) (26 years ago, 24-Dec-98, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: 4559 at TRU for $99.99
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(...) One of the local Target stores (Twin Cities) started their LEGO clearance already! I bought a 4559-Cargo Railway on 122398 for $77.90 (orig $129.99... 40% off) They had 14 of them at 09:46, I told my friendhe was there within an hour and they (...) (26 years ago, 24-Dec-98, to lugnet.trains)
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