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(...) Hey Mat, You completed the CZ??? Please share photos. I saw the D&RGW Alcos in the background, but no cars. (...) Wow, them were some impressive trains. I like the 2000 era show photos. Now jumping to your reply to Cale... (...) At least with (...) (16 years ago, 1-Aug-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Thanks for posting pics of these. I was lucky as I saw many of them at the recent NMRA show...my favorite, the Del Monte Packing Building...you captured the building from that era spot on! Great job. Ray Ray Silva socalray@cox.net -----Original (...) (16 years ago, 1-Aug-08, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hi Kerry, Yeah dark blue might be a better choice although my eyes read it as about half way in between from the photos but I trust your real life memory. It's probably possible to do in dark blue but I've certainly not got the funds or (...) (16 years ago, 1-Aug-08, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town)
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Having spent 3 days on the Indian Pacific last December, I'd probably argue for the use of dark blue rather than the normal blue and some kind of orange rather than the yellow, based on my memory and my happy snaps: (URL) obviously there's an issue (...) (16 years ago, 31-Jul-08, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town)
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(...) Scott, I assume you mean Milwaukee WI. I hate to think that people might be going to the wrong state. (16 years ago, 31-Jul-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(URL) NR 28>> Hi all, It's been a long time since I built anything train related but I was in the mood last night and managed to build this baby. It's one of the locos of the Indian-Pacific ((URL)) which operates on the East-West trans-continental (...) (16 years ago, 31-Jul-08, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.loc.au, FTX) !
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(...) The Hopper looks sweet. Lots of great detail. The boxcar looks good too. Cale (URL) (16 years ago, 31-Jul-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Here is my latest round of buildings. Some of them were built specifically for the NMRA 2008 show. 7-Eleven (no interior yet) (URL) Books (URL) Boutique (URL) Packing House (URL) 1 (URL) (no interior yet) (URL) Stuff: bread & cheese vendor, turkey (...) (16 years ago, 30-Jul-08, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.castle, lugnet.org.us.baylug)
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Hello, I just recently completed my new Rio Grande grain hopper and Santa Fe freight car MOCs. The grain hopper was easily my most challenging MOC, but after much head scraping and rebuilding, it finally came out as good as I could have hoped for. (...) (16 years ago, 30-Jul-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Thanks Ray, I really wanted to run this on the Bay Area/Southern Pacific combined layout, it seemed symbolic. Mat (16 years ago, 29-Jul-08, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thanks Benn, I had spotted the Daylight while researching long passenger train consists a few years ago, when working on my Caifornia Zephyr train. The DL was beutiful, but seemed impossible to do justice at the time, how would I get all that (...) (16 years ago, 29-Jul-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Thanks Dave, Yes, all of the articulation in my train is a riff of whats's shown at the ILTCO presentaion, although I originally found the ideas here on LUGNET first. The shared car articulation is based on work by Steve Barile (URL). The (...) (16 years ago, 29-Jul-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Thanks Cale. I agree the GP9 is wrong, but the only "correct" Deisels would be E7A, E8A, E9A or PA2, and E7Bs mix and matched in pairs. But the only PA I own is in Rio Grand colors, and I own no E units. My GP9 is modeled after SP5623, which (...) (16 years ago, 29-Jul-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) and I heard we were gonna get free ice cream (ok, it was really dipping dots)...with guys like us, I'm curious to see what the deal was with getting ice cream...we (as a group) could have potentially ate them out of their profit (...) (16 years ago, 28-Jul-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Here's my photos: (URL) I'm kicking myself for not getting more pictures of NMRA. --Mike (16 years ago, 28-Jul-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Here's my photos: (URL) I don't think it was from lack of cameras that there's not too many photos; I think it was because of the show's proximity to Disneyland, personally. :) I'm kicking myself for not getting more pictures of NMRA. --Mike (16 years ago, 28-Jul-08, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc, FTX)
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(...) Ted: Thanks for the great wrap-up. Sounds like it was a hoot and that LEGO® Trains were well represented. I'm sorry I had to miss it. -Dave ToT-LUG (16 years ago, 28-Jul-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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As no one else has posted as of yet, here's a brief report on the NMRA's 2008 National Train Show held earlier this month: Location: Hall D, Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, California Dates: Exhibition July 18-20, 2008 Space allocation: 65 x 70 (...) (16 years ago, 28-Jul-08, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains, lugnet.build, lugnet.trains.org.scltc, FTX) !
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(...) Yeah. The blue pins bother me, but they don't stand out as much when the car is on a layout. I do think I might try finding a handful of the dark bley technic half pins that came with the Batboat set though. They'll still be seen, but they (...) (16 years ago, 28-Jul-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Looks Great ! Shame about those blue technic pins though... Steve (16 years ago, 28-Jul-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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And there are some more here too... (URL) Hope you enjoy em! Ray Silva socalray@cox.net -----Original Message----- From: news-gateway@lugnet.com [mailto:news-gateway...ugnet.com] On Behalf Of Adrian Egli Sent: Sunday, July 27, 2008 7:53 PM To: (...) (16 years ago, 28-Jul-08, to lugnet.trains)
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I figured since Ted got the ball rolling posting event pics, might as well follow- (URL) One thing I did NOT do that I should have was a daily screening of photos taken and I wound up missing some great MOC photos in the process. Next time... What (...) (16 years ago, 28-Jul-08, to lugnet.trains)
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I was able to see these in person at this year's NMRA show and they are as described, and then some. A real sight to see. Thanks for bringing them to the show Mat. Ray Silva socalray@cox.net -----Original Message----- From: news-gateway@lugnet.com (...) (16 years ago, 28-Jul-08, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Okay, Cale, you simply must be stopped. You are making the rest of us look like hacks. Wouldn't a little dark ages feel good right now? Say for the next eight years so that we could catch up to you? Seriously though, very nice detailing, all (...) (16 years ago, 27-Jul-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) ... (...) Very nice, it is great to see the old consists alive again in Lego and the Daylights were just crying to be done. The lettering looks great and I can't wait to see how your GS4 turns out. So how did you manage to get the (...) (16 years ago, 27-Jul-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) ... (...) With the scarcity of NMRA 08 photos I was starting to wonder if anyone in California owned a camera (grin). Very nice stuff, it would have been great to see it in person. The viaduct, roundhouse, tunnel are all great. Someone even (...) (16 years ago, 27-Jul-08, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc, FTX)
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(...) This is an absolutely stunning passenger train. The articulation of the cars looks awesome and the engraved bricks work beautifully. The GP9 looks a little out of place and I'm a big fan of steam so I'm eagerly awaiting to see the steam engine (...) (16 years ago, 27-Jul-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(URL) from the Southern California LEGO Train Club's contribution to the 8-club ILTCO layout at the 2008 NMRA National Train Show in Anaheim, California on July 18-20, 2008 are now posted on the club's (URL) website>. (9 URLs) -Ted Michon SCLTC (16 years ago, 26-Jul-08, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.scltc, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.build, FTX) !
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Hi all, Of late I've noticed a resurgence in the use of 'minifig scale' as a term. Being a mathematically inclined pedant I tend to take issue with this term as minifigs are so deformed it strikes me as impossible to define a single 'scale' to them. (...) (16 years ago, 25-Jul-08, to lugnet.build, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) --snip-- (...) I'm terribly happy to see colourful passenger rakes make a comeback. I'm far too lazy to make them myself but they do look excellent when done as well as this one. Tim (16 years ago, 25-Jul-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Thanks. Hopefully next year we can get together at Brickworld and have a big steam up. Cale (URL) (16 years ago, 25-Jul-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) I have to say, that really makes the case for eight wide! It just looks 'right' Tim (16 years ago, 24-Jul-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Cale, you're my hero! I've struggled with 4 wheeled pony trucks, and this is the first one using the small BBB wheels I've seen that negotiates around the pistons in one piece. I'm not a big fan of attaching the rail guard to the pony truck, (...) (16 years ago, 24-Jul-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Fantastic work! I've always loved this train, the color scheme is just so striking. The solution you've used to get the cars so close together is something I very well may have to look into myself for my Tequila Sunrise. The idea of having the (...) (16 years ago, 24-Jul-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Mathew: Spotlighted! Wow! I love that articulation work and the way you did your bogie plates. Some ideas there that I have not seen before. The bricks Tommy did look great and I love the color scheme of these cars. Thanks for the link to the (...) (16 years ago, 24-Jul-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Here's my first attempt at 8-wide, a scaled up version of my Rutland gondola. (URL) For the full story, see my post on the (URL) Trains-n-Town> website. -Elroy (16 years ago, 24-Jul-08, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !!
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Thanks to a very timely arrival of engraved parts from Tommy Armstrong, I was able to finish the assembly of my Coast Daylight passenger cars at the NMRA show last week. (URL) All photos and cad files on Brickshelf after moderation: (URL) I so far (...) (16 years ago, 23-Jul-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX) !!
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Thanks for your idea. Can you show me some picture about your suggestion, I am not sure about it. (...) (16 years ago, 23-Jul-08, to lugnet.trains)
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Just an update. I got to run my SD Coaster train at the NMRA 2008 show. What a blast. But even more fun for me was seeing Swoofty's Metrolink version. Seems he never saw James Mathis version, and he based his on mine. I also got a chance to run my (...) (16 years ago, 23-Jul-08, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Trains At BrickFair
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(URL) Hey Train folks, I was hoping that I could get a quick count of those LTC's and non-LTC affiliated individuals that are planning on coming to BrickFair. I'm also hoping that one of you kind train people will want to assist the BrickFair Team (...) (16 years ago, 22-Jul-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(URL) Hey Train folks, I was hoping that I could get a quick count of those LTC's and non-LTC affiliated individuals that are planning on coming to BrickFair. I'm also hoping that one of you kind train people will want to assist the BrickFair Team (...) (16 years ago, 22-Jul-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Your extensive use of wiring requires that you raise you layout off of the baseplates. Using large bricks (4 x 16) or building a surface of 2 x 4 or similar bricks and raise your track by one brick level would allow for small conduits where (...) (16 years ago, 21-Jul-08, to lugnet.trains)
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I like to control LEGO trains by RCXs, here is my newest MOC, Train, Car and Level Crossing Automatic Control System. please check photo at (URL) video at (URL) will find a lot of wires because I used 4 RCXs to control 3 segment tracks, 3 switch (...) (16 years ago, 21-Jul-08, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Underweight SNOT
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(...) Hi Tim, Just build 8-wide trains to remove limits ;) Well... I think we can add a remember about SNOT 180 in 1-wide (URL) (16 years ago, 19-Jul-08, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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(URL) Hi all, I decided to play around with some SNOT ideas that can be contained a single 1-wide brick. Restricting it to such a narrow base means that detailed walls can be designed around the PFS components in a locomotive or wagon. Hope you like (...) (16 years ago, 19-Jul-08, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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| | Online LEGO NXT Interfacing Workshop
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Hi All, I'm in the planning stages for having the first Online LEGO NXT Interfacing Workshop. The hands-on event will be conducted using Skype as participants will be learning the basics of electronics interfacing aided by Hi Technic's Prototype (...) (16 years ago, 18-Jul-08, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Maryland & Pennsylvania RR 4-4-0 #6
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(...) Thanks. Considering my N&W beat out your Union Pacific GE and Brian Williams Dunn & Duffy Circus train it was quite an honor. Both were excelent MOCs. Cale (URL) (16 years ago, 15-Jul-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Maryland & Pennsylvania RR 4-4-0 #6
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(...) Thanks. The front truck doesn't support any of the locos weight which isn't prototypical but it works. As I was building #6 I was worried that the lack of truck support and the solid boiler would cause it to be nose heavy. I even had boat (...) (16 years ago, 15-Jul-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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That front truck is a masterpiece, does it support any of the weight of the loco or is it held on the track purely by its own weight? Tim (16 years ago, 14-Jul-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Great work! I also want to congradulate you on your Norfolk and Western getting elected the best train at BrickWorld. Your trains and rail cars are certainly some of the best that I've seen. I look forward to seeing more of your work. Scott (16 years ago, 14-Jul-08, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Maryland & Pennsylvania RR 4-4-0 #6
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Ma & Pa 4-4-0 #6 Originally formed in 1901 from several narrow gauge lines, the now standard gauge Maryland & Pennsylvania RR railroad (Ma & Pa to its fans) traced a meandering seventy-seven mile route to connect Baltimore, MD and York, PA, two (...) (16 years ago, 14-Jul-08, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
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| | Maryland & Pennsylvania RR 700 series Box Cars
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Ma & Pa 700 series Box Cars The Ma & Pa built these cars in the late 1920s using parts from previous cars. These wooden truss rod cars served the railroad for many years with a few lasting into the early 60's long after other railroads would have (...) (16 years ago, 14-Jul-08, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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| | Re: automatic mindstorm crane
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(...) I have lots of photo which may help you build a similar design, Send me an email and I'll dig them out. I have a very limited collection of pieces so the design challenge is always to build the best model with my current bricks. But I acquire (...) (16 years ago, 13-Jul-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Very nice crane, I really like the way the cargo is moved from train to train. This is a great combionation of two of my favorite Lego themes...trains and Mindstorms. Do you happen to have building instructions for this creation? Brian (16 years ago, 12-Jul-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Check out my latest build, a fully automatic mindstorm crane (URL) A movie on YouTube. It’s over 4 minutes so if your in a hurry start at 03:50 (URL) Bodville website also has new content. (URL) Some more crane pictures are on Brickshelf. (8 URLs) (...) (16 years ago, 12-Jul-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) I suspect all of these are probably on Bricklink by now, they sold out within a few hours.. (16 years ago, 11-Jul-08, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Out of town last week, Is there anyone who purchased a large quintity of straight track that would sell some for $10 a box? I would like 50 or 100 of them. Thanks in advance. Chris (16 years ago, 11-Jul-08, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi all, It doesn't need to be always a large MOC to post, and i wanted to build this for a long time. Just uploaded a small MOC (2 versions) from the Belgian Railroad crossing signal for single track. Sorry, but I needed to cut a antenna to fix the (...) (16 years ago, 9-Jul-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: LEGO 7996 Crossover Motorized and Ballasted - Pictures
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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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| | Re: LEGO 7996 Crossover Motorized and Ballasted - Pictures
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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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| | Anyone Interested?
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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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| | 8-Wides Going to NMRA '08?
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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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| | Re: Soo Line GP9 and a Tanker
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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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| | Re: S@H Sale
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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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| | Re: Soo Line GP9 and a Tanker
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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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| | Re: S@H Sale
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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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| | Re: Long time away, new layout in making
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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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| | Re: S@H Sale
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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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| | Re: Soo Line GP9 and a Tanker
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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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| | Re: Soo Line GP9 and a Tanker
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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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| | Soo Line GP9 and a Tanker
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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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| | Re: Long time away, new layout in making
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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 ARCHiture Family Day Display June 21, 2008
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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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| | Re: Long time away, new layout in making
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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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(...) Hi, I've been noticing your models on Brickshelf for a while. There's some really nice details although the purist in me has doubts about the stickers/paint! Your recently uploaded 08s have some really nice texturing plus of course having (...) (16 years ago, 26-Jun-08, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi David, Thanks for your reply. There is an IR train in there aswell, so I have all 3 variants mixed together with a total of 12 engines so far :) They all have their own attributes but I do prefer the 12v over all. I'm afraid I'm not yet a member (...) (16 years ago, 26-Jun-08, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Carl, Nice to see a mixture of 9V & 12V, my 12V has been in the loft for some time now. Are you not a member of Brickish, if not you will have to join and share with others in the UK. David (16 years ago, 25-Jun-08, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi people. Some of you may remember me from other sections of Lugnet, most will probably not. However, I have been building again for around the last 9 months solid (or as solid as my life allows!) with a twist for me,..... TRAINS... a VERY old (...) (16 years ago, 25-Jun-08, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) (snip) (...) (snip) (...) That's beautiful! Very good idea to mix both concepts. Congratulations. And don't worry about background :-D (16 years ago, 25-Jun-08, to lugnet.space, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) snip (...) Peter and all, You have done the thinkable, the imaginable.... You have created something that is your own. Very clever. Credit for the door design? Unlikely was me. I can't dare to accept that credit. That design style has been (...) (16 years ago, 25-Jun-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) We were the happy fans that got to see this train in action (URL) Jeff's a fantastic builder Dave K (16 years ago, 22-Jun-08, to lugnet.space, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Great blend of concepts! Good work and thanks for sharing! God Bless, Nathan (16 years ago, 21-Jun-08, to lugnet.space, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) That is sweet Jeff. I wish I could have seen that live and in person. Ben M. (16 years ago, 19-Jun-08, to lugnet.space, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Vool MOC! I really like the rocket car. It reminds me of a cross between (URL) 6950 Mobile Rocket Transport> and the (URL) MX Peacekeeper> ballistic missile system. You captured the mechanics of a double 6950 transport very well (which I (...) (16 years ago, 19-Jun-08, to lugnet.space, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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A few people in our local Lug decided to create a classic space layout. My contribution was a Classic Space style train using more recent parts. Features of my train include light up rockets and headlights. Rectractable Radar Dish and A rocket (...) (16 years ago, 19-Jun-08, to lugnet.space, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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I have a great deal of admiration for James Mathis. He introduced me and many others to a modelers level of detail for LTrains. 7 years ago I added the Santa Fe cars and a Super Chief to my LTrain collection. Built them as in the plans and admired (...) (16 years ago, 18-Jun-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Well I was going to say, it looks a bit like a repainted super chief, but then you already mentioned that. And then I was going to comment about the colours (the blue does look great), but again you already had. The cheese pieces were cool as was 6 (...) (16 years ago, 18-Jun-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Okay, sorry for the tease in the subject, but as I'm getting reading for Brickworld, I was finally able to upload a few pictures of a train MOC from last summer. And it has been almost a month since we've seen any new train MOCs posted. (2 URLs) I (...) (16 years ago, 18-Jun-08, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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(...) Just today I wired a motor and re-programmed the RCX for LDCC, is there any progress on the NXT? I'm sure it has quitse some advantages and since I mainly have educational versions conntecting to the 9V track is easy. I have problems (...) (16 years ago, 16-Jun-08, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Here are a couple of links to video taken at the show... (URL) - Lego display starts at 2:15 in, till 3:10 (bridge side) (URL) - Lego display starts at 3:07 in, till 4:22 (city side) Cheers, Braith. (16 years ago, 15-Jun-08, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.loc.au.wa.per, lugnet.trains)
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(URL) With less than a week to go until the big event, please take note of the following information for setup and takedown: • Location: The Westin Chicago North Shore 601 N. Milwaukee Avenue Wheeling, Illinois 60090 Phone: 847-777-6500 Fax: (...) (16 years ago, 14-Jun-08, to lugnet.events.brickworld, lugnet.events, lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, FTX) !
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(...) Nice work Dazza! I'm looking forward to seeing this in the brick :) For those who are curious, this is a picture of a couple of *real* CPH units: (URL) (Photo from: (URL)) Cheers, J.P. Manalo (16 years ago, 13-Jun-08, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.au, FTX)
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(...) This looks fantastic! Great model of a great prototype. (There should only be radiators at one end, though) Cheers Richie Dulin CO Legeaux (16 years ago, 10-Jun-08, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.au, FTX)
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(...) I'm not sure what the longest bridge was, maybe Rosco's harbour bridge at around 4m. We couldn't find any examples of a bigger one south o' the equator so we claimed us a record. (...) Cheers mate. Bigger and better next year. (16 years ago, 10-Jun-08, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.loc.au.wa.per, lugnet.trains)
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Hi all Here is some pics of a Nsw Cph Rail Motor I have built on an IR Base (URL) me know what you think Cheers Darrell (16 years ago, 9-Jun-08, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.au) !
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(...) It shows. I know how much time goes into the SLTC layout, and you have truely shown that a big commitment leads to a big result. Can you tell us what the longest span lego bridge is/was ? Im in the process of a 3m span for the SLTC. (...) That (...) (16 years ago, 10-Jun-08, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.loc.au.wa.per, lugnet.trains)
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