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(...) Scott- The ski lift and snow covered mountain that support them were done by Bakersfield members Tiffeny Thompsen and Chadd Nervig. The lifts are not functional. -Ted (17 years ago, 20-Jan-08, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc, FTX)
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(...) Thanks for the replies. I am about to upgrade, if you can call it that, my old 4.5v set. At least now, I have an idea of what I can and cannot do. (17 years ago, 20-Jan-08, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Beautiful as always Ted, sorry we missed it this year. Quick question, did your ski lifts actually work? They really look great. Scott (17 years ago, 19-Jan-08, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc, FTX)
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(...) The Big Boy I created sits on 7 pieces of track. (URL) L.Andrew Reynolds GtwLUG, St Louis (17 years ago, 18-Jan-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Wayne, I ma not positive what parts you are looking for but you are correct the R/C parts do not show up on the www.LEGO.COM site as separate items. I phoned customer service and confirmed that you can purchase the items separately instead of (...) (17 years ago, 18-Jan-08, to lugnet.trains)
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SCLTC finsishes it's sixth winter show at the San Diego Model Railroad Museum this weekend. An initial batch of photos have been posted on the club (URL) website>. (4 URLs) -Ted Michon Southern California LEGO Train Club (17 years ago, 18-Jan-08, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.scltc, lugnet.town, FTX) !
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In lugnet.trains, John Neal wrote: <snip> (...) <snip> (...) Any time oyu can bring a Star Trek reference into a discussion, you get a +5 modifier! Dave K (17 years ago, 18-Jan-08, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) The Pennsylvania RR engine terminal in (URL) Crestline OH.> had a 110 ft. turntable. This was just big enough to turn most of the Pennsy's largest steamers (probably with some overhang). The PRR had an even larger 125 ft. turntable installed (...) (17 years ago, 18-Jan-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Tim, I'd be happy to assist you as a curator of the Trains newsgroup. Just let me know what you'd like me to do! -Jordan (17 years ago, 18-Jan-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Hi Wayne, If I understand correctly, you are asking whether you will be able to buy the R/C train electronic components separately from a train set? For the current IR train platform, I think the answer is no. LEGO issued a communication a (...) (17 years ago, 18-Jan-08, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I have no shortage of monorail track, so I'd like to use the monorail for the circle. It lends itself for a nice 20" (4 straights) diameter circle. Figuring out how to build the "bridge" (what's the technical term, trainheads?) isn't an issue. (...) (17 years ago, 18-Jan-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) T'other Tim seems to have moved to an internet dead zone in Australia, hence the lack of new MOCs from him, but as per the terms of the newsgroup, I have responded! ;-) I've been so busy recently, my company is moving head office and I'm in (...) (17 years ago, 18-Jan-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Using train track would make a huge turntable. The monorail is a more practical size (but would cost more) As a matter of interest how big do turntables get in the US? Are/were there ones long enough turn a Big Boy? Tim (...) (17 years ago, 18-Jan-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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I have picked through the Lego site, will they ever release only the RC platform or will it only be as a bundle? (17 years ago, 18-Jan-08, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) So after several shows upon shows with NILTC building and rebuilding my trees, I finally took the time to 'tube' them in a similar fashion to yours. Sooooo much better, I have to say. They stayed together like a charm. So I wanted to say (...) (17 years ago, 18-Jan-08, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.town, lugnet.castle, FTX)
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(...) So after several shows upon shows with NILTC building and rebuilding my trees, I finally took the time to 'tube' them in a similar fashion to yours. Sooooo much better, I have to say. They stayed together like a charm. So I wanted to say (...) (17 years ago, 18-Jan-08, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.town, lugnet.castle, FTX)
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(...) I'm sorry, I guess I'm just so used to you being talented by association. :D --Tony (17 years ago, 17-Jan-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) I don't have any pics to post yet but I just finished one of my most challenging steam locomotives to date. (URL) & Western Y6b> I've got a few other projects in the planing stages. Just need to get to building. Cale Steam Rules (17 years ago, 17-Jan-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) I don't have any pictures, since I had to dismantle it when I moved, but I had pretty good luck using a technic turntable, driven by a worm gear. The span consisted of four pieces of straight track, built up with some plates and tiles to make (...) (17 years ago, 17-Jan-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Likewise, if you can get a hold of 4 curved monorail tracks, I've seen that used as the basis for a turntable also. The smooth top of the tracks makes a good running surface for any sort of motor-driven wheel. -Jordan (17 years ago, 17-Jan-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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