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(...) Mark: Nice work! This solution looks really trick. Another great use for the pneumatic system. I wish this stuff was still being produced (although I'm interested to see how the rams work on the new excavator set). I also like you ballast (...) (16 years ago, 8-Jul-08, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I have altered the crossover controls to provide for an all-straight state by tweaking the springs in the switching rails. I have also motorized the crossover in such a way that it can be set straight, TL-BR or BL-TR with two switches (both (...) (16 years ago, 7-Jul-08, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.technic, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.parts.mod)
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Is there anyone interested in teaming up on a project? I need someone who has some graphic skills to repro some livery. I have images (jpeg) of the Seattle Sounder livery for the engine and cars, but no graphic skills, or knowledge for that matter. (...) (16 years ago, 6-Jul-08, to lugnet.trains)
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Does anyone here going to NMRA Anaheim plan on running/bringing 8-wides? (I know it's two weeks till opening but I just figured might as well try to start some momentum going.) Adr. (16 years ago, 4-Jul-08, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Long time away, new layout in making
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Thats a nice engine shed too, (URL) (16 years ago, 3-Jul-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Wow, great work on the tanker, seriously. I admit I had to think about the "viking wheels" for a minute since I completely missed (sort of) the viking line and was simply unaware of these parts. They sure fit perfectly for this use. Great idea. (...) (16 years ago, 3-Jul-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) A big thankyou to my Canadian friend who has organised to ship me some motors. To everyone who offered to help, thank you very much. (16 years ago, 2-Jul-08, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thanks Benn. The row of 1x4 bricks with 4 studs on their sides above the "SOO" prevent me from dropping the exhaust stacks down a plate. Perhaps I could replace a few of them with 1x2 technic pins with 2 holes and pin them in place with (...) (16 years ago, 2-Jul-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Well in Australia they have stock but at AUD$ 63.99 = US$ 61.2348 + postage which from Denmark is another $40 Anyone want to help an ozi out and ship me some? (16 years ago, 1-Jul-08, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Appologies for the delay in replying, I have been away again! Thanks for the comments guys, its a welcome reward after the time spent building. In lugnet.trains, Tim David wrote: (...) They are vinyl stickers, mainly simple stripes so easily (...) (16 years ago, 1-Jul-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Update...the straight track rails are now Sold Out. (16 years ago, 1-Jul-08, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) The cab windows might be from REC, but the rest of it is all you. Both are very nice builds. The GP is clearly the next refinement in your Soo locomotive roster (all of that snot has to give you a headache). You are very stubborn to get that (...) (16 years ago, 1-Jul-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Wow! That's just oozing with lots and lots of SNOT! Seriously, great work on another spectacular model. Scott (URL) (16 years ago, 1-Jul-08, to lugnet.trains)
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Here is a Soo Line GP9 and a US tanker car I recently built. The GP9 is very similar to my (URL) Burlington Northern GP9> but the cab is much different. I used instructions that Benn Coifman included in the second issue of Rail Bricks for the first (...) (16 years ago, 30-Jun-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX) !
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Get them while they last... Lego Shop @ Home (US and Canada) has the following on sale! Straight Rails for 9v Trains Item #: 4515 US$4.98 CDN$6.98 Curved Rails for 9v Trains Item #: 4520 US$4.98 CDN$6.98 Cross Track for 9v Trains Item #: 4519 (...) (16 years ago, 30-Jun-08, to lugnet.trains) !
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(...) Oh wow, I love you class 37!! I've been working on one for ages but not been able to get the windows to my liking :| I guess yours are stickers? It gives the perfect effect though :) Thanks for sharing. (16 years ago, 29-Jun-08, to lugnet.trains)
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The Bodville layout will again be exhibited at Malkara (Canberra Australia) this year on the weekend of the 2nd and 3rd of August. I have boxed most of the bigger items already but not before taking some photo's. Visit the Bodville website in the (...) (16 years ago, 29-Jun-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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National Building Museum Architecture Family Day with emphasis on Architect Eero Saarinen who designed the Saint Louis Arch, Dulles Airport, the IBM Building to name just a few of his well known works. This was a joint display by WAMALTC and the (...) (16 years ago, 28-Jun-08, to lugnet.trains)
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Carl, Going to give you a photography tip. Your digital camera probably has a "macro" feature. The function of the macro is to photograph items closer than roughly 25-30" (under 65 cm). You'll find any close up pictures should be taken with the (...) (16 years ago, 27-Jun-08, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Nice trains. Hopefully we will see them at an event/display soon. BTW Brickish is very expensive - you'll be paying a lot of money. Not the membership fee (which is small) but from the many opportunities, that being a part of the UK (...) (16 years ago, 26-Jun-08, to lugnet.trains)
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