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(...) With only ordinary lights, there is no directionality. If you use the special L&S element you'll get steady in one direction and flashing in the other. There is no all LEGO way to get 9V directional lighting at present that I am aware of. PS I (...) (25 years ago, 10-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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I have a question. Suppose I have a Metroliner (I wish!) that has a motor and working headlights in both engines. When the train is moving, will both engines' lights light up, or do only the lights light up for that direction? In other words, will (...) (25 years ago, 10-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I shan't. You don't have a broken motor. Claiming that you do and you want a free replacement is fraud. You should have procured spares when you had the chance, they were available from Lego UK. Or I'll sell you one of mine, USD 100. (25 years ago, 10-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Can anyone do that for me - I want some spare motors in case any of mine break in the future. (...) That's what I think, I just can't get hold of any motors yet. Carbon 60 (25 years ago, 10-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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I had just stumbled on to the number myself when your message came in, but thank you anyway. Also thanks to Larry and Mike for their quick responses! Scott (...) (25 years ago, 10-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi Scott ... give LEGO S@H (800.453.4652) a call ... they might be able to get you a replacement. Good luck and play well, - Nick - (...) (25 years ago, 10-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Seriously though, buying 4547s for $38 from Emmanuel is like taking candy from a baby. I hate to see a good trader like Emmanuel literally screw himself out of $1000s. I would feel funny being the "lucky" buyer. -John (follow-up to debate) (...) (25 years ago, 10-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Try the following - call consumer affairs to see if they have any. Tell them it's the same motor used in the 6991 which is the most recent vintage monorail... - Watch for someone selling either just the motor (it is a service pack item, and (...) (25 years ago, 10-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) <snort> That Larry, he's a funny one! -- | Tom Stangl, Technical Support Netscape Communications Corp | Please do not associate my personal views with my employer (25 years ago, 10-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi to all. I'm not really into trains at all, but my nephews asked me to try to find a replacement motor for this set they have. #6399 Airport Shuttle The motor (or reduction gearing) is seized up solid. I think the set is not made anymore. I was (...) (25 years ago, 10-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Don't know HOW??? Hmrphf! There isn't ANYTHING train related that I couldn't build. If I wanted to... I just don't want to. PS, I think it's time to start a thread in off-topic.debate about how unfair it is that someone else got all the 4547s (...) (25 years ago, 10-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) lol, don't be so sure;-) If you saw Bill Toenjes' latest 6 wide fire truck, you would forsake 4 wide forever. His stuff is wonderful, although AFAIK he doesn't have any pics posted anywhere at the moment... except this nugget: (URL) It's a (...) (25 years ago, 10-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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Dan, my server is being a butt trying to email you. Could you send me a simple reply with your address on it. Thanks. Adrian (25 years ago, 10-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) When do you get back in town from the holidays? I'm returning the evening of the 26th, so New Years weekend would work for me to get together. (25 years ago, 10-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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Just put up some more creations. (URL) out my water tower in Town Creations, pictures of my bedroom, and underside detail of the tank car in Train Creations. (25 years ago, 10-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce, lugnet.build)
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And I missed the sale! AAAAAAARRRRRRGGGGGGH...H!!!...!!! Why does Emmanuel post his sales at 5:30 AM PST? Mike (25 years ago, 10-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Actually, my wife loves the set. I bought her another to make a 'full' train. Hey, does anyone have any plans to make a power tap like set of wheels to allow you to power a car but not have a motor? I've love to install couch lighting in my (...) (25 years ago, 10-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hey Frank! Great Job! Now bring that camera to Roxboro! :-) Can't wait to see more of your creations soon. Hopefully in person! Chris <>< (25 years ago, 10-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) 100% extra-heavy 7.25 oz Egyptian cotton pique mesh with ribbed cuffs (not waist-- has 2.5" split drop tail). They run slightly oversized... -John (...) (25 years ago, 10-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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(...) Are these 100% cotton? Do they have gathered sleeves or waist? Chris (25 years ago, 10-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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(...) Very nice work Frank. I really like your hobo in the boxcar. Keep up the good work! John Warren (25 years ago, 10-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hi Will, some days ago ((URL) I (as a newbie) asked about pointers to detailed instructions for 4561 alternates, and received some very useful general advice, but no practical construction examples. Could it be that most of the connoisseurs (...) (25 years ago, 10-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) model (...) Well gee...I'll probably do that to. But that's like....work! This is supposed to be fun :-) As to your 8 stud wide suggestion...I have successfully resisted the pressure to model fire apparatus in a 6 wide format, so I imagine (...) (25 years ago, 10-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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Hey Will- Forget about alternate models-- create your own! Find a train book and model a prototype. And while you're at it, make it 8 studs wide{;^D -John (...) (25 years ago, 10-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hot new video game: "Where in LEGOLAND is Larry Pieniazek" :-) --Todd (25 years ago, 10-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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Okay, so I'm gonna order me a copy of this set and open the Pandora's box that is LEGO trains...what I'd like to see is a scan of the back panel of the package that shows the alternate models that can be built. Who knows...if they're that much (...) (25 years ago, 10-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Finder". (...) Try a search on lego and rail, they use the set names as in "Railway Express", I ordered one today after doing a search with the set name. Paul (25 years ago, 10-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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Where's Larry... or "LTC" BINGO. First one to spot all LTCs wins GMLTC, PNLTC, NGLTC, FGLTC, GFLTC... BTW we really need the world org for LTCs so we don't run into domain name issues! ;D SteveB www.PNLTC.orrg (...) a (...) onto (...) row (...) lost (...) (25 years ago, 9-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) Their website could use a better search engine. Following Larry's advice, I went there, struggled for a while then used their aptly named "Product Finder". I searched for brand "lego" and cost "$100+" and the train was the only set that was (...) (25 years ago, 9-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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You know, after reading this, I went to Toysmart, but couldn't find any LEGO trains. I ordered one from KBkids. I would like to know what I missed. I did all kinds of searches. --Jack Gregory Jennifer L. Boger <jennr@gwis2.circ.gwu.edu> wrote in (...) (25 years ago, 9-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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I'm in MSP next week, dunno about after that, natch. However I am thinking I'l be in BOS MA the week of the 10th of Jan. (25 years ago, 9-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) This could be the start of a new LUGNET pastime: 'Locate Larry'. Everybody, be on the lookout for the guy in the GMLTC shirt! You never know when he might be in your town! See another Larry sighting: (URL) (25 years ago, 9-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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| | Re: Sneak Preview of my train creations
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I like the box. The tank takes what I did with my tank to a ridiculous extreme but looks good! The engine, well... Kinda euro, thus beneath me. :-) (25 years ago, 9-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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I finally got myself a digital camera, and you can see some of the results on my new page of train creations at (URL) to lugnet.trains. (25 years ago, 9-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: First German Lego Train Club (FGLTC) foundet!
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Hi Space-Dö! I hope our pages weren't to dissappointing (especially for one who is into space....). As written our club is still in the phase of foundation and a bigger amount of pictures of our event will appear just after New Year's Day..... Best (...) (25 years ago, 9-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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thanks for that info! I was resisiting when i could get it for $88, but also, since i was a first time buyer at toysmart, i got an extra $10 off, got 4561 for $72.79, nice. :) (...) (25 years ago, 9-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: First German Lego Train Club (FGLTC) foundet!
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Hallo Ben, posted Eure Ankündigung doch auch in die lugnet/local/de group. Dann werden auch andere deutsche Fans aufmerksam, die nicht umbedingt lugnet/trains lesen (so wie ich ;) Jetzt schau ich erstmal auf Eurer Seite vorbei... Grüße vom Space-Dö (...) (25 years ago, 9-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | First German Lego Train Club (FGLTC) foundet!
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Hi all! The "Brunswick Three" Torsten Wernecke, Jan Weychardt and me, Ben, have foundet Germany's first Lego train club (FGLTC). We are in preparations of our next (fourth) train event, which will take place in Brunswick in the last days of this (...) (25 years ago, 9-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 4561 sale at kbkids
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Well, after just ordering one from KB last night, I ordered one from Toysmart after seeing this post. Mine totalled to $72.79 - there was no shipping, no tax, and 30% off the $103.98 sale price. CRUD, I KNEW this was going to happen - I promised (...) (25 years ago, 9-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.market.shopping)
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I was just trying out my new toy, an Olympus D-450ZOOM digital camera, and got some quick pictures of my train creations. I will be putting together a web page tomorrow (well later today), but until then, just point your browser to: (URL) pictures (...) (25 years ago, 9-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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The price at Toysmart is the same, and flamingoworld has a 30% off coupon!! + fee shipping... takes it down to about $77 each. BEAT THAT!!!! -Rob. Larry Pieniazek wrote in message <384DA0F0.FBEB8ADC@v...er.net>... (...) (25 years ago, 9-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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I am considering purchasing two 4561 Railway Expresses. I have no interest whatsoever in the train parts, so I would be either selling or auctioning all of the parts except for a few of the town-related parts. (To be honest, all I want are the (...) (25 years ago, 9-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.market.auction, lugnet.trains)
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Thanks James, Cliff (25 years ago, 8-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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On Wed, 8 Dec 1999, cliff collins (<FMG1Cp.DuF@lugnet.com>) wrote at 22:34:01 (...) 6493 Time Cruisers Flybo. (25 years ago, 8-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Its not from a train set, its from the house of timmy horrors (Twisted Time Travelers, the flying boat thing) James Powell (25 years ago, 8-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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Sets 4558 and 4559 both have black front sloped windows. Which set has a grey one of these? I recently got a grey one in a box of odds and ends and would like another one. Thanks. (25 years ago, 8-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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Wow that is an awsome building keep up the work From Andy (25 years ago, 8-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I picked up a 6441 just for the sake of it - I had a $5 coupon, and with shipping it was $24 - seemed like a good price, and I wanted another Divers set. -Shiri (25 years ago, 8-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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Thanks for the tip. I have 4 that I got at Target that now will be going back after my KB ones arrive, unless there is someone somewhere who wants them. I doubt it would make economic sense, though. Shipping would eat up most of the savings, these (...) (25 years ago, 8-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) These are not the usual cheezy shirts either. Very solid shirt with thickweight cotton. If it was a name brand you'd be paying 40-50 for the shirt, unembroidered. I have two. Recommended. (25 years ago, 7-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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Thanks for pointing this out! I bought 1 while they were on sale at Target. Maybe I'll pick up a second at KBKids.com. Chris (...) (25 years ago, 7-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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I was looking at the new 2000 catalog scans and noticing how much DUPLO train stuff there was (ie station, tunnel, extra cars). I don't remember there being that much stuff for DUPLO before. I wonder if this is TLC priming kids for a bigger push in (...) (25 years ago, 7-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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BTW if anyone else wants to be spotted in an official, embroidered GMLTC white polo shirt, I have a few remaining in various sizes. $25 plus shipping. LMK... -John (...) (25 years ago, 7-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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There's also a sale code for %15 off from www.deal-finder.com/toys which i believe knocks the price to $88. An even better price. Also the shipping is free until the 12th. (...) (25 years ago, 7-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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Frank Filz <ffilz@mindspring.com> wrote in message news:FMCrt9.E7F@lugnet.com... (...) ground. (...) window (...) Intended to mean something?..:-) Selçuk (...) (25 years ago, 7-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) Thanks Will, I didn't know about the 15% coupons. Wish I had used that instead of the $10.00 when I ordered the Mindstorms set last week :( The suggestion for the Toys for Tots is great. BTY did anybody else read the reviews for the set, seems (...) (25 years ago, 7-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) It's an even better deal if you use the 15% off deal available from coupon sites like flamingoworld.com or deal-finder.com. I picked up one of these for under $90, plus I threw in another 6441 to get over $100 to pick up the Buzz (...) (25 years ago, 7-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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Robin Werner wrote in message ... (...) But (...) Do (...) piece. (...) It may have come from one of the police stations. They use grey train window frames with those grills for jail cell windows. Frank (25 years ago, 7-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) ?? This is a great set.... <keep going> for parts. <bah dump bump!> I got 4 when they were 100 at Target. (25 years ago, 7-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Na, man, two weeks in the same place? moss would grow on my shoes. I'm in Chicago till Wed and then not sure. (25 years ago, 7-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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| | Re: GMLTC shirt sighting...
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(...) WOW! So close and yet so far, if I had recognized it was you, I would of tried harder to get to you! O'well maybe next time man! :) Robin W. GFLTC PS Are you still in Florida and if you are, will you still be here in two weeks? (GATS Show in (...) (25 years ago, 7-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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| | 4561 sale at kbkids
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Don't know if anyone knows, or cares, but the 4561 is on sale at kbkids.com for $103.96 with free shipping and a free gift. Pretty good deal for this much maligned set. (25 years ago, 7-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Wrong park. (1) The theme at the park *I* was at was probably "I am what I YAM, and I YAM an AFOL..." since the toonish part is mostly Popeye and DudlyDoRight themed... Either that or "Oh, the AFOLs you will see" since the other kiddie area is (...) (25 years ago, 6-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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LOL You had a close encounter with the great Larry! (everybody sing: It's a small world after all...;-) -John (...) (25 years ago, 6-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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GMLTC Members, Last Saturday while visiting Universal Studios Islands of Adventure in Florida, I notice a man wearing a GMLTC shirt. I saw him as I was getting onto the Dueling Dragons Coaster (ice side). He was in the line for the front row seats. (...) (25 years ago, 6-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) Ahh-thanks for the point, Frank, and once again Larry. I was confused. When I revisited those pictures my mind was cleared up. I've got 2x2x5 black lattivce pieces and some 1x8 technic linkage plates (with holes at each end) right here in (...) (25 years ago, 6-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Yes. Conan has a bunch of those in grey from somewhere so I used them both in the water tower and the coaling tower. I DID use the 2x2x5 lattice columns in my sanding tower. from Paul Foster's page of pics: (URL) one shows my coaling tower (on (...) (25 years ago, 5-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: WANT LIST: are you ready ???
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(...) Well the shuttle is still there...but that's it. (25 years ago, 4-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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On Sat, 4 Dec 1999, Frank Filz (<FM897L.9oy@lugnet.com>) wrote at 17:42:38 (...) There were two styles of level crossing when I looked - 4532 & 4539, as well as 6544, if you're interested in blue plane windows :-) PS. Oops! they're gone. (25 years ago, 4-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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Check the tread under buy-sell-trade. He took them off the web site and he will relist on Monday if he has any left. Rose Frank Filz wrote in message ... (...) I (...) hour)! (...) has (...) (25 years ago, 4-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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Ets Dya Shopping wrote in message ... (...) Hmm... 14:00 French time has come and gone, I just checked the web site, has whatever went up also come and gone? Frank (25 years ago, 4-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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Ed McGlynn wrote in message ... (...) of (...) roof (...) I think Larry was referring to the technic cross axles with rings at each end for a technic pin from 6339. Frank (25 years ago, 4-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) You may want to put your files into the MPD format so that people can view the models without cutting and pasting[1]. Just put 0 FILE filename.dat as the first line of eac of your DAT files when you post them, or use M-Peedy to compile all of (...) (25 years ago, 4-Dec-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.models, lugnet.trains)
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(...) the (...) Thanks for the insight, Larry. Mind mind is definitely drifting toward the same bracing rods you speak of, but in black, as from the Outback Airstrip. I think the super low slope roof bricks from that set would add a nice dark grey (...) (25 years ago, 4-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi Legofans, Thanks for your mails. Keep an eye on DYA website this afternoon, because I begin to place 2 references from trains accessories (at 14:00=french hour)! I believe that, following all your want lists, everybody is nearly happy. The next (...) (25 years ago, 4-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Morjens Martin! BTW, Stockmann is the biggest department store in the whole Nordic countries. But the more important thing is that you can get all the track you ever need by ordering it from the "Oy Suomen Lego Ab" (www.lego.fi). They won't (...) (25 years ago, 4-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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Frank Filz wrote in message <38274170.C33@mindsp...ng.com>... (...) 2 (...) (URL) (...) Animal (...) anybody (...) I just received my S@H order with 2 3110, so I duplicated this gondola. The box is actually 7x7x3. I also noticed that 2 of these are (...) (25 years ago, 4-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Larry, You are correct. 2finger/3finger 1x2 plate hinges. One cross brace is in front of the other. (...) I would have preferred to do in Dark Gray but I don't have that many Dark Gray or Light Gray brick to compete a model of this size. (...) (25 years ago, 4-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I'm betting 2finger/3finger 1x2 plate hinges. One cross brace seems in front of the other. The way I did the GMLTC coaling station uses those bracing rods (in red in the newer shuttle pad) for this. (25 years ago, 4-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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PS, that blue and white engine says MP15AC to me for some reason... It's not quite an SW. PPS you need bigger hoppers. (25 years ago, 4-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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This says Kentucky/West Virginia to me in a major way. Very nice. Why black, though? Dark or light grey seems more the color. All you need is some triple rear axle dump truck with sideboard extenders hauling butt down a hill to dump into the tipple, (...) (25 years ago, 4-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Jim, I concurr with others' opinions - nice job on the design of the structure. I'm curious on how you managed the black crossbream effect on the front of the plant. By the way, I noticed Learningsmith (at least in my area) has Mindstorms kits (...) (25 years ago, 4-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Forget about the old 4.5v and 12v stuff. If anyone still has that in any quantity I would be mildly suprised. -- Jonathan Wilson wilsonj@xoommail.com (URL) (25 years ago, 4-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Lets put it this way, there are -many- different ways for it to go wrong :) I have a working unloader, rotary type, with mindstorms controlling it. I really must try and finish the program, then video it in action. 5 Pnumatic cylinders, 1 (...) (25 years ago, 4-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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James, Thanks! The tripple loads the hoppers by moving back and opening the trap door. I'm planing on automating the pickup and delivery. I was thinking of putting a sensor in the cart at the top so when it is full it whould stop and only start when (...) (25 years ago, 4-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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Jim, First of all, let me congradulate you on a well built model!. Are you intending to load the hoppers from this tipple? If so, how are you planning to meter in the coal so that you get about the same fill every time? Curious, because I have built (...) (25 years ago, 4-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Please continue to distrub us!! I would like to find: 4551 4547 4558 4565 7735 7740 7745 7750 7755 7760 7810 7814 7813 7815 7817 7819 7820 7823 7839 Any or all of these would be FANTASTIC!!! Paul Sinasohn bearitone@my-deja.com (25 years ago, 4-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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Here are some pictures of my Coal process plant. Still a work in progress. I'm looking to make the feed from ground level to the second floor motorized. (URL) is welcome. jrosco@yahoo.com (25 years ago, 3-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) even (...) Hands up who wants 4525, 4555 and 2150! (still available in limited quantities in Germanland...) Regards, Torsten (25 years ago, 3-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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The new train, Railway Express 4561: (URL) two of them. -Nick James J. Trobaugh wrote in message ... (...) (25 years ago, 3-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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What set did you get the "black" drop down wagon plate from? Kevin Loch wrote in message ... (...) (25 years ago, 3-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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Cool! I figured they'd find a way to fit you in to the show. I hope it goes great for you. James T North Georgia LEGO Train Club www.ngltc.org Robin Werner wrote in message ... (...) So (...) (25 years ago, 3-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.fl, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains)
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Hi Chris, thanks for the reply! (...) am (...) But surely it should be possible to build what they show on the box? And the old steam engine _is_ shown relatively detailed, i.e. certainly not background decoration (whereas the whole old train is (...) (25 years ago, 3-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi Emmanual, I definitely not intended to laugh at you! Sorry if my remark made you think that. I have great respect for the perfect deals you offer us! Regards, Ton BTW: I hope I still qualify for a 4547 :) Ets Dya Shopping (...) (25 years ago, 3-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I think you've got caught by English syntax. Ton was implying that if you made 4547 and 2150 available, he would be very pleased. Frank (...) (25 years ago, 3-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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I'd love to see 4547 and 4564 (the only older sets I'm missing), but would even be quite happy to see a relatively easy one--4552. I didn't get enough green train doors on the first go-round! :) Of course, any of the following sets would probably (...) (25 years ago, 3-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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Forget the Club Car, I want him to sell the Transmogrifyer he's been using :) Seriously, 4547 or any old trains would be nice! KL (...) (25 years ago, 3-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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I know that I would love to see some 4549s and 4547s. Graham (...) (25 years ago, 3-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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Metroliners, Emmanuel, Metroliners! That's where my most wanted set can be found! Eric (...) (25 years ago, 3-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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You're laugh at me ! Why ??? I don't want to disturb you ....but I'm going to surprise you. After surprise, there will not laughing !!! Tom, concerning 4547, be patient, I work for you . See you later, Emmanuel. Ton Reesink a écrit dans le message (...) (25 years ago, 3-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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