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(...) Jason, Fantastic build! Every bit of thought is well planned and the execution appears superb. Excellent build. I haven't churned through the details, but I am very eager to disect the work. later, James Mathis (17 years ago, 10-Jun-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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I've just seen my latest Factory model added to (URL) Cool Train Creations>, so here it is: (URL) It's based on the 0-4-0 'OF' class (or 'Pug') saddle-tank steam shunting engine, introduced in Britain in 1895. I've used the livery of the London (...) (17 years ago, 9-Jun-07, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.trains, FTX) !
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(...) Tank You (...) I don't have galleries for the the 2-10-0 steam engine or the box cars yet but I do have some of my other train MOCs on (URL) Brickshelf>. Including more detailed photos of the truck design. (URL) Cale (17 years ago, 8-Jun-07, to lugnet.org.us.pennlug, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) It sure is. There is also the Ecto-1 there somewhere. They are Matt Hocker's (...) This one is Matt's as well. He has a MOCpages Gallery for it that explains it in detail. (URL) Cale (17 years ago, 8-Jun-07, to lugnet.org.us.pennlug, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Hi Cale, thanks for sharing. This is a great train layout. Not to big, not to small and it contains all relevant things you need for such a layout like houses, streets, cars, trucks, people, track, engines, waggons, track side stuff ... And (...) (17 years ago, 8-Jun-07, to lugnet.org.us.pennlug, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Howdy - nice layout there! Regarding the second pic from the top, is that the Ghostbusters trying to contain Slimer? I like the Civil War era cannon (mortar?) mounted on the flatcar...does the barrel rotate or is it just on there for (...) (17 years ago, 7-Jun-07, to lugnet.org.us.pennlug, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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PennLUG Displays at The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania This past weekend PennLUG (Pennsylvania Lego Users Group) participated in (URL) The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania's> anual (URL) Pennsy Days event>. (3 URLs) Brickshelf Gallery> Pennsy Days (...) (17 years ago, 7-Jun-07, to lugnet.org.us.pennlug, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Rosco Goodluck to you and all in the M>ltc at the Train show. I wish you as much enjoyment as we have at the Brisbane Train Shows. I wish I was able to attend. Remember to send some photos. Gary On behalf of the Brisbane Lego Train Group (...) (17 years ago, 5-Jun-07, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.trains.org.mltc)
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M>ltc will be displaying our latest layout this weekend at the Morwell train show. Where: Kernot Hall, Old Princess Highway Morwell. When: Sat/Sun 10am to 6pm; Mon 10am to 4pm From Melbourne, proceed to the 4th Freeway Exit sign Monash University, (...) (17 years ago, 4-Jun-07, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.trains.org.mltc)
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(...) This is one reason I like the address labels. Sure, no phone number, but they can at least mail you a letter if they care (and it looks valuable enough), and with a name and address, it's not too hard to get a phone number if they would rather (...) (17 years ago, 31-May-07, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I frequently borrow my sister's labeler (like (URL) to label anything going to shows. The smallest font can, with some scissor work, make labels that fit inside track. Address labels are a more simple but equally effective solution. Benefits, (...) (17 years ago, 31-May-07, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Every one in WAMALTC marks their track pieces on the bottom with a marker, paint, other permanent means, using a unique pattern of coloring in the circles or outside the circles. Our patterns have become so distinct that other members are able (...) (17 years ago, 31-May-07, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I use a tippex pen and put white dots in the two stud holes at one end of each piece of track. I've also seen people use single coloured round plates on top of the track when its not visible. (17 years ago, 30-May-07, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I constantly get lots of free address labels in the mail. These are great for marking things, especially base plates, but I have used them on track and larger details (vehicles etc.) that might be confused. Frank (17 years ago, 30-May-07, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hi Patrick! [Track:] Marks on the bottom side of track have one disadvantage: you have to turn _ALL_ track pieces of a layout to find out, if some of the track made it's way into some unexpected part of the layout.... My track pieces are all (...) (17 years ago, 30-May-07, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) One way is to use a little dot of paint or nail polish. Everybody use a different color, and it's not a problem. Or two different colors for more people. I have used this for marking climbing gear, and it's quick, easy and durable. Tim (17 years ago, 30-May-07, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hmmm, I don't remember exactly, but the idea to use that particular element may have been Chris Tracey's, as I credit in (URL) post> using (URL) pic> (from using the Wayback Machine) All of the pics from my post are bad links (unless you (...) (17 years ago, 30-May-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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(...) In the front of a display, all of us in GWLTC just build our own scenery on our own bases, and lay our own track up to the edge of the section. Round the back, we each bring some small plates of an individual colour to put either on the track, (...) (17 years ago, 30-May-07, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Not my invention. Credit to Ross and John or whomever. I just ran with it for a bit. Clever! James Mathis (17 years ago, 30-May-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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What are the best way to mark the various items (baseplate, 9v tracks, etc) when you do a display with many contributors ? I found this post : (URL) you have other ideas ? What are the best pen, stickers or "stuff" we can use to mark ? (17 years ago, 29-May-07, to lugnet.trains)
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