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(...) There are a few inherent issues with "flex track". Tying it into the current system, safety since metal rails can be sharp, Transporting the segments exc. Making just the ties was my initial idea too (apparently for other people as well) but (...) (10 years ago, 20-Jan-14, to lugnet.trains)
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In lugnet.trains, Ondrew Hartigan wrote: [snip details about alternate radius curved tracks] (...) I'm sure this has been discussed, but would it be better to make individual sleeper plates along with flexible rails that can be attached to the (...) (10 years ago, 20-Jan-14, to lugnet.trains)
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Quite a few of us in the community have wanted a new track radius for a very very long time. When we were in the 9v era the argument against it given was the metal rails would be too expensive. Now that we are in the RC era and the track is plastic (...) (10 years ago, 19-Jan-14, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) DAVE, if you were at Brickfete Montreal, you could have worked on a show this past November! we missed you. so all you got is pictures. See you in July! (10 years ago, 15-Jan-14, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us.az, FTX)
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(...) And it's appreciated! Love the pics! I'm getting 'show withdraw' 'cause I haven't done a show since BrickFete last July so I'm kinda really missing hanging out amongst fantastic builds! Thanks for satiating my need for beautiful displays! Take (...) (10 years ago, 13-Jan-14, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us.az, FTX)
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(...) And it's appreciated! Love the pics! I'm getting 'show withdraw' 'cause I haven't done a show since BrickFete last July so I'm kinda really missing hanging out amongst fantastic builds! Thanks for satiating my need for beautiful displays! Take (...) (10 years ago, 13-Jan-14, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us.az, FTX)
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(...) We filled them about a quarter of the way with concrete. We have been using them for about two years with no problems so far. (10 years ago, 13-Jan-14, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) AABBA on that Santa Fe... you driving that thing straight up a mountainside? :-) :-) I see you use buckets with posts in them for your rope barrier. What do you have in them? Ours have concrete, and the main problem we have is that with the (...) (10 years ago, 12-Jan-14, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) The Holiday Train is a good train to run at the summer conventions!!! :D (especially Brickfete!!!!) Ben Medinets (10 years ago, 12-Jan-14, to lugnet.trains)
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(URL) Cactus Brick> displayed this weekend at the Tucson Toy Train Meet and Show. Here are some (URL) of the layout. First post here in seven years. I saw Ahui Herrera's post and Dave's reply so I thought I would add add something to LUGNET again (...) (10 years ago, 12-Jan-14, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us.az, FTX)
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(...) You mean other than the Holiday Train ((URL) run mine around the Winter Village sets, and it looks fine. (10 years ago, 11-Jan-14, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Cows sounds very promising! (...) Alas, the station sounds too small for a modular building. I'm also waiting for a Christmas Train someday that is designed to go with the Winter Village sets... -Matt (10 years ago, 10-Jan-14, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Further information and rumors from around the internet indicate that one of the wagons on the cargo train is an animal wagon filled with cows. It will also include a cargo station, truck and forklift. The passenger train will aparently come (...) (10 years ago, 10-Jan-14, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Ooooooooh! I wonder if there could be enough market for a whole *series* of modular buildings in the train theme. The traditional model railroad companies have entire lineups of structures. Lego could too. I don't think you would want them (...) (10 years ago, 9-Jan-14, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Sweet! I hope the Train Station is the next set in the Modular Building series... (dream, dream, dream) -Matt (10 years ago, 8-Jan-14, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Eh? Just posting that there is 3 sets for the summer for Trains: Train Station Passenger Train and Cargo Train woot!!! Ben (10 years ago, 8-Jan-14, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Problems are always worse than I imagine--I always seem to look at the brighter side o' things... Comes with being Canadian :) Dave K (10 years ago, 6-Jan-14, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Problems are always worse than I imagine--I always seem to look at the brighter side o' things... Comes with being Canadian :) Dave K (10 years ago, 6-Jan-14, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I suspect that the lurk-to-post ratio on LUGNet is actually skewed toward the posters, compared to other online fora. Plus, you left out the 142 people who are subscribed by email to lugnet.trains. So the problem is worse than you think. Steve (10 years ago, 6-Jan-14, to lugnet.trains)
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In lugnet.trains, William Toenjes wrote: <<snip>> (...) Thanks that is a lot of links to read through. :) Seeing that the 7938 Passenger Train and 7939 Cargo Train are both 2010 sets I think I will start with those and let them use my 9v track for (...) (10 years ago, 30-Dec-13, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) As you can see, you got 56 reads as of this posting. Which means--PEOPLE STILL COME HERE!!!! But hardly anyone posts. Seriously, if 1/10 of the ppl who actually read these posts actually posted, LUGNET would, once again, trump ALL OTHER (...) (10 years ago, 30-Dec-13, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Railbricks - Forums (URL) - LEGO Train MOCs (928 Members) (URL) - LEGO Train MOCs: Layouts and dioramas (172 Members) (URL) - LEGO Train Builders (270 Members) (URL) - LEGO Train Tech - Comprehensive Train Resource (URL) Reviews: (URL) - CITY, (...) (10 years ago, 29-Dec-13, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I'm not sure. I think some of them are on various local/national LUG websites. And then there is Railbrick Magazine, but I don't know if they also have discussions. Play well, Jacob (10 years ago, 28-Dec-13, to lugnet.trains)
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My son is finally old enough to begin to play with LEGO trains and this holiday season we took out my old 9v trains. He is still a bit rough on the play with them (age 6) and I cringe every time he runs the trains hard/fast around the tracks since I (...) (10 years ago, 27-Dec-13, to lugnet.trains)
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Good afternoon everyone, If you have not heard, Brickworld 2013 will be held at a new home - The Renaissance Hotel & Convention Center in Shaumburg, IL. This move is in response to the attendees desire to hold the event in a single room. We will be (...) (11 years ago, 15-Feb-13, to lugnet.events.brickworld, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.events, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.trains, lugnet.castle, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.space, lugnet.people, FTX)
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| | PennLUG at the Greenberg Train Show in York, Pennsylvania January 12th and 13th
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The (URL) Pennsylvania LEGO Users Group> is going to be displaying at the Greenberg Train Show in York PA on the 12th and 13th at the York Expo Center. Our layout will be featuring our (URL) class LEGO trains> including many (URL) steam engines> and (...) (11 years ago, 1-Jan-13, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce, FTX)
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| | Re: Video of B&O Museum Holiday Festival of Trains Layout
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(...) It's an awesome vid! Nice layouts! Dave K (12 years ago, 5-Dec-12, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us.md.bal, lugnet.trains.org.wamaltc)
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WamaLTC was at the B&O Museum in Baltimore November 23rd through the 25th, 2012. Here is some video - (URL) (12 years ago, 4-Dec-12, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us.md.bal, lugnet.trains.org.wamaltc)
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| | 4 train motors to trade for RC track
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hey Guys, I am clearing out what is left of my 9v train stuff and i'm looking for RC track. The more I can get the better. I have 4 9v train motors available. My preference is RC straight track but I would also be willing to trade for an equivalent (...) (12 years ago, 26-Nov-12, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: LEGO Horizon Express set 10233
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(...) IIRC a January announcement means that the boxes hit the shelves in the USA before Christmas. On our side of the pond, we have to wait until our birthdays. Greetings, Jacob (who only has to wait until February) (12 years ago, 16-Nov-12, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I dont understand why they dont sell it before chistmas? I guess that lots of people would like it for christmas (at least me) Sonnich (12 years ago, 15-Nov-12, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Peumatic Train (again) - Definitely a WIP
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So I'll just use LUGNET as my blogging software :) As like so many of my fellow LEGO builders out in the world, there are so many things I want to build/tackkle/just do, but time is a very scarce and precious commodity (with that, if anyone has a (...) (12 years ago, 31-Oct-12, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains, lugnet.technic)
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| | LEGO Horizon Express set 10233
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LEGO 10233 Horizon Express Build the ultimate high-speed LEGO passenger train! Pieces: 1,351 Age: 14+ Year: 2013 The set was revealed at the LEGO fan weekend in Skaerberk, Denmark. US $129.99, CA $149.99, DE 99.99€, UK £79.99, DK 899.00 DKK. (...) (12 years ago, 30-Sep-12, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Waco, Beaumont, Trinity, & Sabine #1
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(2 URLs) Full Gallery> The Waco, Beaumont, Trinity, & Sabine Railway Company Prairie (2-6-2) type steam locomotive #1. Built by the Baldwin Locomotive Company in 1920, this oil burning steam locomotive served the Waco, Beaumont, Trinity, & Sabine (...) (12 years ago, 26-Sep-12, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, FTX) !
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| | Re: Southern Pacific Daylight #4449
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(...) Oh my, that's pretty. Well done! (And if you run it on 'curve-straight-curve' corners, it won't overhang quite as much...) JohnG, GMLTC (12 years ago, 26-Sep-12, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Re: Southern Pacific Daylight #4449
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Beautiful, Tony (12 years ago, 24-Sep-12, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Southern Pacific Daylight #4449
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(2 URLs) Full Gallery> Southern Pacific's GS-4 4-8-4 (Northern) Daylight #4449. This marks the 20th LEGO locomotive I have built. This model is fully track compatible with a fully functioning 4 wheeled leading/pony truck. However, in order to do so (...) (12 years ago, 24-Sep-12, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, FTX) !
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| | new ghost train set contains pair of blind drivers!
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Greetings! Just a FYI concerning the new monsters Ghost train set . much to my surprise and delight, I found a pair of blind drivers along with regular driver wheels in this set.. Just thought you train fans might like to know this ... John (12 years ago, 20-Sep-12, to lugnet.trains)
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| | altBricks.com website ready for order with new stock
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Hi All, The www.altBricks.com website is ready for orders!!! It took way longer than planned to get the site all up and running. And we have been so burried in "side" orders that we keep running out! But we just received a large shipment so there (...) (12 years ago, 9-Sep-12, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.trains, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.announce, lugnet.build, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.town)
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| | Re: Autumnal Awesomeness!
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(...) Unfortunately, Ross won't be attending-- actually, this is a work gig for me! I will be vending with me (URL) Brickmania> mates! I am also looking forward to bending elbows after hours with you and the Fêters! (URL) JOHN (12 years ago, 21-May-12, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, lugnet.town, FTX)
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| | Re: Autumnal Awesomeness!
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(...) Speaking of your son, Will he be joining dear-ol-dad when you trek up here to display those amazing leaves? Can not wait to hoist a beverage with you again. Regards Thread-stealer-Chris Brickfete.com (12 years ago, 18-May-12, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, lugnet.town, FTX)
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| | Re: Autumnal Awesomeness!
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(...) If you are referring to (URL) these>, then yes, they were mine as well (My son Ross designed the vase:-) Who, BTW, graduates from college in 2 weeks! C'est pas vrai!! JOHN (12 years ago, 15-May-12, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, lugnet.town, FTX)
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| | Re: LMC - Painting 905 done
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(...) We have that sort of carpet here at work. Another advantage is that you can keep some spare squares around in case something ruins a square or two. Since it looks like your floor is concrete, I'd make sure you get squares with quite a bit of (...) (12 years ago, 15-May-12, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Autumnal Awesomeness!
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(...) As long as the end result is good, I'm all for clones and even for the mixing of clone brands, though I admit that I tend to be brand-pure in any given MOC (despite my usual "can't we all get along" stance on clones). I seem to recall a very (...) (12 years ago, 14-May-12, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, lugnet.town, FTX)
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| | Re: Autumnal Awesomeness!
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(...) All good-natured snark aside, you have proven to be right in so many ways, Dave! I have become a total fan of clones, especially when they are produced by fans themselves. Pandora's box is open; let the mayhem ensue! JOHN (12 years ago, 14-May-12, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, lugnet.town, FTX)
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| | Re: LMC - Painting 905 done
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(...) When we recently recarpeted my office, after looking at HD roll carpet, we ended up going with commercial grade carpet squares. Each square has a rubber backing which is glued down to the floor with mastic. There was no padding, no nail (...) (12 years ago, 11-May-12, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: LMC - Painting 905 done
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(...) Steve- If you go with the commerical grade type carpet it really doesn't require anything to hold it down, and should lay flat without any stretching. Just lay it out and it will stay there. But if you do have some sliding problems, get some (...) (12 years ago, 10-May-12, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Autumnal Awesomeness!
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(...) Another gorgeous clone brand! I love it! All good-natured snark aside, these really do produce a remarkably lovely scene. Terrific job on the trees themselves, and this new-colored foliage is a great addition to the palette! (12 years ago, 10-May-12, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, lugnet.town, FTX)
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Update... I painted (matched to the rest of the trim in the house) all the trim wood and my son and I started installing it (links below). It looks so cool, like part of the house! Of course one more trip around the rooms with nail filler and touch (...) (12 years ago, 9-May-12, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi Matt / All, I am leaning on using the "commercial" style carpet with a very low loop mat. Unfortunately I know what you're talking about w.r.t. loosing pieces right in front of your eyes on the dirt hiding carpets! There is some reasonable cheep (...) (12 years ago, 9-May-12, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: First train meet by a Swedish LUG?
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(...) Yes, I think it was the most fun meet I've arranged/been to. (...) Well observed! Yes, plain paper. Made a lot for the looks, I think. (12 years ago, 7-May-12, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) It looks like you had fun. :-) Play well, Jacob (10 URLs) (12 years ago, 7-May-12, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) That looks like it was a fun show. What did you use for the street pavement in the city area? It looks simple, clean and nice - is it just paper? -Matt (12 years ago, 7-May-12, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Actually, that model's supposed to be the White House of the USA... Mars Attacks! anyone? I think Mr. Chance can be seen in the garden, too. :-) The builder is Robban, and you can see more of it here - (URL) Anders Isaksson (12 years ago, 6-May-12, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Looks like it was a fun session! I have one question, however: What exactly is the role of aliens in Swedish government? -Chris Gray (NALUG) (12 years ago, 6-May-12, to lugnet.trains)
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And here's a video - (URL) Anders Isaksson (12 years ago, 6-May-12, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Pictures can be seen on brickshelf here - (URL) - after moderation. Some deep links: (URL) Isaksson (12 years ago, 6-May-12, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: First train meet by a Swedish LUG?
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(...) Whoops - it was on the private part of the forum - I'll upload to Brickshelf soon. Meanwhile you can look at the pictures made by a 'normal' railway modeller who visited us: (URL) Anders Isaksson (12 years ago, 6-May-12, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: First train meet by a Swedish LUG?
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(...) This sounds cool and I look forward to seeing the pictures, but when I click on the link I get a "Varning!" and it says I need to "Logga in" but I don't have a Användarnamn or a Lösenord. Iffa Ia speaka vitha mya Sveedisha accenta I can almost (...) (12 years ago, 6-May-12, to lugnet.trains)
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| | First train meet by a Swedish LUG?
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The Swedish LUG Swebrick (www.swebrick.se) has had many meetings, but today was the first one solely spent on trains. (URL) (text is in Swedish, but pictures are valid in all languages). We had a lovely day, everybody was happy, and all the trains (...) (12 years ago, 5-May-12, to lugnet.trains)
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| | New Custom Instructions
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New custom train and sculpture instructions are now available in my Bricklink shop! (5 URLs) --Tony (12 years ago, 4-May-12, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
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| | Re: Autumnal Awesomeness!
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(...) Wow! That is awesome. I am supremely jealous, I've been wanting a forest like that for years. --Tony (12 years ago, 4-May-12, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) Very nice, very autumny. Have you tried mixing colours in a tree to see what it looks like? ROSCO (12 years ago, 4-May-12, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, lugnet.town, FTX)
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John, I am very lucky to say I have had a chance to see those leaves in Green. They are very very well done. I hope when you make you way up here for Brickfete.com that you manage to pack a few bags of the other colours in with the B.E.D. Shirt(1) (...) (12 years ago, 4-May-12, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, lugnet.town, FTX)
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| | Re: LMC - Painting 905 done
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(...) Steve- I'm very curious about what sort of carpeting you will choose. I have carpeted two different Lego rooms at my house. I tend to prefer building on the floor, so I laid down commercial carpet (with a very low loop mat, like you might find (...) (12 years ago, 2-May-12, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: What I've been up to --new business
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(...) (URL) link wouldnt work by itself... ftx formatting... Anyways. There looks to be good photos already on the website already. I can see why Steve Berile wants a good "upgrade" to his LMC... ;) wants you (12 years ago, 2-May-12, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: What I've been up to --new business
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Hey Ondrew, I should fly you out to Portland and provide room and food (beer) and materials and you can build a train room full of bench work in my LMC for photos on your web site! SteveB PS plus you can teach me how to mod some switches! :) (...) (12 years ago, 2-May-12, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | LMC - Painting 905 done
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Hi All, Time for another LMC update! Well it's the end of the month and I'm NOT done... could have seen that coming! I was in Taiwan for 2 weeks and then I had over 100 orders of altBricks Leaves to run to the post office over the next two weeks! (...) (12 years ago, 2-May-12, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Autumnal Awesomeness!
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Steve Barile has created these great LEGO leaves in Fall colors, and I have been building with them, and wanted to show them off:-) I'm planning on swapping out all of the green trees on the TCLTC layout with "Steve's Leaves" every autumn, just as a (...) (12 years ago, 28-Apr-12, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, lugnet.town, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
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| | Re: AltBricks Fall Leaf Collection :)
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(...) They are awesome, I must say! Here are some of my initial creations; the yellow tree uses 98 of what I like to call, "Steve's Leaves" (URL) Thanks, Steve! (2 URLs) JOHN (12 years ago, 25-Apr-12, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | AltBricks Fall Leaf Collection :)
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Hi All, AltBricks (Brick Link Store) has released the "Fall Leaf Collection"... • 100 Mixed Leaves (20 of each color): Brown, Dark Tan, Dark Red, Yellow, & Orange. $20.00 ea • 100 Brown leaves • 100 Dark Tan leaves • 100 Dark Red leaves • 100 Orange (...) (12 years ago, 16-Apr-12, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.trains, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.announce, lugnet.build, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.town, FTX) !
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| | Re: 18 Compartment Storage Container
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(...) These things are fantastic for storing small pieces like mining equipment and crystals. They also make good storage bins for protecting collectable figures like rock monsters. BTW, did you know that rock monster arms and minifigure arms are (...) (12 years ago, 20-Mar-12, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.underground, FTX)
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| | Re: 18 Compartment Storage Container
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Crap Rosco, That post blew the 1 post per year limit in .storage! ;) s (...) (12 years ago, 20-Mar-12, to lugnet.storage, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Very nice, but probably belongs in lugnet.storage ;) ROSCO (12 years ago, 20-Mar-12, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.storage, FTX)
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| | 18 Compartment Storage Container
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Hi All, Here's a great Harbor Freight sale! $2.00! ====== 18 Compartment Medium Storage Container Transparent container has 18 compartments to organize and store plates and other small bricks. (2 URLs) for HF sale page> This storage container has (...) (12 years ago, 19-Mar-12, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | LMC - drywall day
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Hi All, Well it's been a while. The bidding process and scheduling took longer than expected. But TODAY WAS THE DAY! It was amazing to see professionals at work. OMG 4 guys rocked the LMC in 2 hrs! Then 3 more hrs to tape and mud then whole LMC even (...) (12 years ago, 18-Mar-12, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: RAILBRICKS Issue #11 Available for Download
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Another great issue! Thanks for all the work you guys put into this! (12 years ago, 17-Mar-12, to lugnet.trains)
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Nice to see some traffic in .trains again. For those who are interested, RAILBRICKS Issue #11 was released this morning. It is available for free download at (URL). Print copies may also be purchased at (URL). Please enjoy the latest issue. -Elroy (12 years ago, 17-Mar-12, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce, lugnet.publish.railbricks, lugnet.publish) !
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| | Re: Alt Bricks
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(...) When in doubt, one should always try removing the thumb! (URL) Nice clone bricks Steve. ROSCO (12 years ago, 13-Mar-12, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Alt Bricks
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(...) A great idea, a fine-looking product, and a terrific price! I'm always pleased to see new clone brands on the market! (...) Getting a "not found" error on that second one. (12 years ago, 11-Mar-12, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Alt Bricks
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Hi All, “Alt Bricks” (my new BrickLink.com store) is proud to announce its first custom product. Green Plant Leaves 6 x 5. This element is similar to the LEGO 6 x 5 plant leaf. This is NOT manufactured by LEGO. It is a custom element made for Alt (...) (12 years ago, 10-Mar-12, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.trains, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.announce, lugnet.build, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.town, FTX)
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| | Re: What I've been up to --new business
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(...) Yea i'v heard about the vendor space issue. Apparently they do not have the 4th room this year or something to that effect. Never fear i'm sure something will work out. If something doesn't pan out I have other ideas. (12 years ago, 7-Mar-12, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Howdy, Ondrew! Good to hear from you-- I think that it is a great idea, and if you have a passion for it, then I say pursue it! One caveat, though: I have heard that vendor space at Brickworld is extremely limited, to the point that they may (...) (12 years ago, 5-Mar-12, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | What I've been up to --new business
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I've been lurking on the train forum for the past few months and was pleasantly surprised to see it become active again. I have been debating posting this as I haven't been able to build in over 3 years now but since the goal is to fund my Lego (...) (12 years ago, 5-Mar-12, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: The newer magnets... // "Photos or it didn't happen."
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(...) Thanks for showing off the "guts". I had a chance to try out the new magnets last weekend at the alleged train show in Portland with my Maersk train pulling about 5 cars on the layout. In real life, on a 45 degree "S" curve after a wide 90 (...) (12 years ago, 1-Mar-12, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: The newer magnets... // "Photos or it didn't happen."
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(...) Getting back on a very old topic ("since we all know that a picture is worth a thousand of words" - "Photos or it didn't happen."): (2 URLs) Hope you enjoy (despite of destroying LEGO parts) + Leg Godt! (URL) See more pictures of my models at (...) (12 years ago, 1-Mar-12, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Danish State Railways (DSB) Litra EA
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Back in December Dennis Thomsen posted his model of a DSB Litra EA electric locomotive on (URL) www.byggepladen.dk>. Even if it is only six wide, it still matches the look of the original quite well: (2 URLs) Play well, Jacob (reposting a bit of (...) (12 years ago, 29-Feb-12, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Portland Train Event
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(...) Haters gotta hate. Bley isn't so bad. Trust me. Neither was the lobotomy. (12 years ago, 28-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: LMC - Guest
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(...) The LMC set by SteveB will be part of the 2013 LEGO Cuusoo line. ;-) -Abner (12 years ago, 28-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Portland Train Event
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(...) Hi Ben, I believe the event is: (URL) BricksCascade.com>, which happens in early June 2012, at the Oregon Convention Center, Portland, OR. Dates: May 31, 2012 - June 3, 2012 from the 'Bricks Cascade' website schedule page. FYI: The other LEGO (...) (12 years ago, 28-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Portland Train Event
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(...) Pix or it didn't happen! Also, today I came to LUGNET and found I needed to hit "next 20" TWICE to see what'd been said since my last visit. It's been too long since that was the case. (12 years ago, 28-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Portland Train Event
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(...) Thanks for the reminder on that T-shirt, Matt! Looking forward for more pictures on that event. Three Lego train clubs in your area is really a lot activity. BTW: Where can I find more info on the coming event in June? Best Regards, Ben (12 years ago, 28-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) I'm not sure, John, but it could be the same guy as (URL) this> since they are wearing the same tie... BTW, here is a closeup of the photo above: (URL) I believe in that little construction scene they are prying up a bley 2x2 plate so they can (...) (12 years ago, 28-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Portland Train Event
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(...) Thank, Matt! I look forward to it. In the meantime, who is the sketchy-looking dude without the facial hair in the yee-haw hat in the back row in the photo? (URL) JOHN (12 years ago, 28-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Portland Train Event
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(...) Hummm... I thought I had pretty close to 1000 words in that message. But for those who need more... (URL) Next to that group of AFOLs is the GPLR layout. Behind them, pretty much all blocked, is the PSLTC layout. And in the way back you can (...) (12 years ago, 27-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Portland Train Event
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(...) Sounds great, Matt, but do we have to take your word for it, since we all know that a picture is worth a thousand of those. (URL) JOHN (12 years ago, 27-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Portland Train Event
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This past weekend, February 25-26, 2012, a great train event happened in Portland, Oregon, USA at the Worlds Greatest Hobby show. Sure, the show itself is a train event, but at the show something even greater happened. There were 3 separate train (...) (12 years ago, 27-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: LMC - update - wiring, off topic
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(...) Never trust the color of the wire - measure first, or rather remove the fuse! (12 years ago, 24-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: LMC - Guest
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(...) lol Gauging from his grip on that hammer, I'm guessing that Abner must have been a big help. (URL) JOHN (12 years ago, 24-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: LMC - update - wiring, off topic
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[snipped] Same is true for Germany (whole Europe (as common in many fields UK probably excluded?)shares a power grit to overcome local power shortages, so I guess we all have more or less the same system with 230V at 50Hz). For the 380V system it is (...) (12 years ago, 24-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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