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Matthew Bates wrote in message ... (...) that (...) Lego (...) SNIP I don't consider this accusation fair, since there aren't that many ways to build a small steam locomotive. I'm convinced *any* toy designer would come up with roughly the same (...) (26 years ago, 7-Jan-99, to lugnet.trains)
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Matt, to add ammunition to your arguement, PM trains utilize allot of LGB components and this basic LGB passenger car/van design has been around for some time, I believe. [side note: PM track is actually LGB track.] It is a corporate mystery when (...) (26 years ago, 7-Jan-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I want one anyway! (...) The important point is, how can I get one. The closest I can come is a friend in Iceland, and the postage would be more than the sets, even if he can find them. So do you have a contact in the Netherlands that is (...) (26 years ago, 7-Jan-99, to lugnet.trains)
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Thank you for the history lesson Larry! As usual, you are a plethora of information and a good guy to have around. You guessed correctly how I managed the trucks: one attaches to the frame and the other hinges upon it. I used four motor because, (...) (26 years ago, 6-Jan-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Indictment of Lego
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You go, Matt!! (translation: good work, keep it up!) What in the heck is going on in Europe?! This is pathetic and hilarious at the same time! Dare I say conspiracy??... Item: New theme for year 2000: The Conspirators. "Help the lego faithful as (...) (26 years ago, 6-Jan-99, to lugnet.trains)
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