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Ron Atkinson wrote in message ... (...) the (...) Having the box will generally make it easier to sell a set later, and you will generally get more for it. I keep all the boxes for sets which I don't break down for parts to be sold. I flatten all (...) (25 years ago, 17-Jan-00, to lugnet.faq, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.storage, lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains)
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I am supprised that no one has a walk-out basement avalible. Perhaps they are not as common up north? (grin) I'd offer my basement, but I'm sure the commute is just a tad bit far, with me being way down south in St. Louis and all. :) Wayne G. (...) (25 years ago, 17-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I got 3 at Goodwill for $30, $30 and $25. The $30 ones were missing a few track pieces, but the $25 one appears to be complete. I have uses for all of them, though. I did see 3 at target for $77.90 each. One had obviously been opened, with (...) (25 years ago, 17-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Brian, Here is a link: (URL) S. (...) (25 years ago, 17-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I like the big pictures on the front (bigger than on the instructions on the large sets). And I like the alternate models on the back. So I keep the boxes. I do take out the cardboard inserts and flatten all but the largest boxes (which don't (...) (25 years ago, 17-Jan-00, to lugnet.faq, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.storage, lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains)
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I am interested in buying a couple 4561s for parts. I really only want the windows, tracks, long tiles, and a couple ramps. Where are 4561s available so cheap? I thought I was getting a deal on mine when I bought it for $103 when it first came out. (...) (25 years ago, 17-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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In lugnet.faq, Kieran Brady writes: --- snip snip --- (...) --- snip --- I have that one, has no use for it and will gladly give it away, you'll have to pay the postage though (it's rather big!) I live in Denmark. Mail me if you're interested. (...) (25 years ago, 17-Jan-00, to lugnet.faq, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.storage, lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains)
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(...) I can see why someone would use a large one for storage. What I think is odd is that people sometimes collect the boxes. LEGO boxes just don't seem like the right material for a collection [especially if you never use the pieces [LEGO stuff is (...) (25 years ago, 17-Jan-00, to lugnet.faq, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.storage, lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains)
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I live in Austin TX and the Greenberg Shows don't make it this direction. Are there any clubs that get together for anytime or plan to get together for GATS in San Antonio?? Brett "My bones are made of Legos." (25 years ago, 17-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) sorting/storage. (...) I'm at ~35,000 pieces, and the boxes work fine, but then again, there's an entire room in my house pretty much dedicated to LEGO. I have about eight stackable large plastic containers about the size of LEGO tubs, two (...) (25 years ago, 17-Jan-00, to lugnet.faq, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.storage, lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains)
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(...) "The Collective?" :) We are the Brick. Resistance is futile. You will be disassembled. (...) I try to keep one of each type of set box I own. Now, I do have an extra Explorien Starship box, but it's in Detroit (so ask me again in a few (...) (25 years ago, 17-Jan-00, to lugnet.faq, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.storage, lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains)
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If you're a 'collector', then the boxes are important, but since I'm a builder (not a collector) and have no intention of selling my LEGOs, I don't save the boxes ... but I do save the back panel from most boxes since they show alternative building (...) (25 years ago, 17-Jan-00, to lugnet.faq, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.storage, lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains)
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Want to purchase either train station 2150 or 4554. Need one that is MIB. (25 years ago, 17-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi All, I'm looking of for a 2585, the little train set that came with the LEGO Train Software. My son thinks its a train superman (because on the pic on the side of the box) and really wants one. (URL) (25 years ago, 17-Jan-00, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.trains)
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(...) blasphemy! (...) (25 years ago, 17-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I keep almost all of mine these days. Some LEGO is bought for the collective, and some LEGO is bought for the set. I like keeping the set separated from the collective. Plus I think hand me down LEGO, from one generation to the next, will be (...) (25 years ago, 17-Jan-00, to lugnet.faq, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.storage, lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains)
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(...) For storage, a collection, or sentimental reasons. If none of those are good enough reasons, then ask on lugnet to see if anybody wants them, and maybe you'll find someone. - David (25 years ago, 17-Jan-00, to lugnet.faq, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.storage, lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains)
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John, You can keep the layout at my house. :-) I am surprised nobody has offered a garage for that thing. My car has graciously donated her house for my layout. Mike Poindexter John Gerlach <john.gerlach@bestbu...om.nospam> wrote in message (...) (25 years ago, 17-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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I believe the box are useless but one question come up. If I want to sell that Lego Model in the future and will most lego fan prefer the parts in the box or just send parts in a zip sandwich bag? Ron Z <leahy@concentric.net> wrote in message (...) (25 years ago, 17-Jan-00, to lugnet.faq, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.storage, lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains)
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(...) And very diffult to navigate up the narrow staircase from our basement "laboratory" to the outside world... Doh!! We've decided we need a much bigger building space, anyone want to sponsor us? <grin> John1, GMLTC (trash the '.nospam' to (...) (25 years ago, 17-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Bram Lambrecht <braml@juno.com> wrote in message news:20000117.104043...uno.com... (...) This was exactly what I'm doing till my collection was about 10000-12000 pieces, then it was a must to changed the storage into a stackable drawer system. (...) (25 years ago, 17-Jan-00, to lugnet.faq, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.storage, lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains)
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(...) If the box has reasonably strong walls (eg, a big set like 8880 or 6982) I often cut off the flip-top and use the box for sorting/storage. The smaller trays from medium size boxes are also good for storage. --Bram Bram Lambrecht / o o \ (...) (25 years ago, 17-Jan-00, to lugnet.faq, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.storage, lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains)
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(...) I don't think there's a reason to. The boxes are useless. The LEGO parts are what are useful. I don't know why so many people keep useless LEGO boxes; they're good for keeping the parts in place at the store, but once buy it, the box has (...) (25 years ago, 17-Jan-00, to lugnet.faq, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.storage, lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains)
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Ron Atkinson <rlanet@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:FoHFxo.It6@lugnet.com... (...) I thought "no" a year ago, now I'm trying to replace the boxes I've thrown away, to make it easier to store them, etc. Here's a clip of the post I've already sent (...) (25 years ago, 17-Jan-00, to lugnet.faq, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.storage, lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains)
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Is there any reason to keep Lego box? Ron (25 years ago, 17-Jan-00, to lugnet.faq, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.storage, lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains)
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I live in the UK, I'd estimate shipping for this set to the US to be in the region of $20-$25. I've spoken to paul before, and I do not think he adds any extra for packaging items - but you'd have to check this. Scott A (...) (25 years ago, 17-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Well...usually, you take built up structures/cars (PNLTC here!) and loose track/controllers. You can mark the track, so you can tell whos track it is at the end of the show (Tamia paint markers work great on most plastics...) If you cannot (...) (25 years ago, 17-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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My wife and I have been wondering how on earth you guys keep your parts and whatnot straight when your in a 'group build'? When I was a kid, every time I had friends over I ended up with less special parts then before they came over... Dean (25 years ago, 17-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Np, thanks for sharing yours. I use your web pages for building box cars. grin. I've put the FAQ into the lugnet.faq forum. Dean (25 years ago, 17-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I am building 5 modules for my home layout and I, too, have built mine 45" deep and 30" wide. It's nicer to have those extra inches, IMO. In fact, if you notice, our train yard modules flare out to about that depth x2. Those babies are big (...) (25 years ago, 17-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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We here in MN are in no mood today to help out *any* group from St. Louis;-) -John (...) (25 years ago, 17-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Remember when 3225 and 2126 came out, they were being slammed left and right as awful sets? Now they go for $100+ on Ebay! I'm just getting mine for Parts, though I might Ebay 1 or 2 to help defray the costs of the 2-4 I keep (depending on how many (...) (25 years ago, 16-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Per Paul who I just spoke to at home, (no you can't have the number, don't ask) TLC found a few more. The price to USA is almost exactly what it was to get it from S@H so basically it's not like we're saving any money, just that we were laggards who (...) (25 years ago, 16-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Thanks for the update! I have 5-6 on order, but they only had one in stock, so I was hoping that order they were trying to get would go through. (...) -- Tom Stangl ***(URL) Visual FAQ home ***(URL) Bay Area DSMs (25 years ago, 16-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Further to this, I've just spoken to Paul at Busy Bee, and he's likely to be getting a substantial number of 3225s in the near future. If anyone is after a few, it may be worth your while to give BB a call. On Sun, 9 Jan 2000, Larry Pieniazek (...) (25 years ago, 16-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Yup, what Larry said. (25 years ago, 16-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Post it to the lugnet.faq newsgroup ((URL) via the web interface), if you would, and thanks for sharing your expertise! (...) (25 years ago, 16-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I will make up a web page showing all the data on module construction. For now, here are the hard numbers: 2x4's needed - approx. 7,500 (62.5 Blue Tubs worth) 2x2's needed - approx. 10,000 (50 blue tubs worth) Large Gray Baseplates - 6 Weight (...) (25 years ago, 16-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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A while back I saw a post about how the GMLTC modules are put together. (As far as internal supports, ect) Does anyone have that info handy? (link, photo, or other) A few of us here in St. Louis are exploring something along the same lines and a (...) (25 years ago, 16-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Yes, absolutely. In my case, rather than worry about stickers I can actually get I have been working with making stickers for things that either never were (i.e. nude lego torsos, yellow tudor corner walls) or things that I want more of (i.e (...) (25 years ago, 15-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) What is the URL to this uber-FAQ? I'll revise the sticker FAQ and post. Dean (25 years ago, 15-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Yes, please post it on the web or here so that it can be included in the uber-FAQ. (25 years ago, 15-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Mine happens on the worst place...right at the steepest point of the railway...ah well... (...) No, but I use 2 MRC Tech 2 packs for power, because I find them nicer to use than the Lego ones. I had them before I had the lego trains. Don't use (...) (25 years ago, 15-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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I have experienced this interesting phenomenon - luckily it occurs in a 1.5m long tunnel about 7 track meters from the controller feed point so the slower speed prevents of derailing in 'the dark hole' (sometimes!). I recently tried several motors (...) (25 years ago, 15-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I've created a FAQ on scanning Stickers... Is there any interest? Basically for black and white I'll use Clear plastic labels and my laser printer. For the colour ones I'll make a sheet and then have them printed at a print shop in colour on (...) (25 years ago, 15-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I would like to try this with any sticker. What kind of sticker paper do you use? Sometimes I print-out images on paper & then tape them. -J.W.Hummer www.geocities.com/spincity999 (25 years ago, 15-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Here you go... (URL) (25 years ago, 14-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) What kind of engine are you looking for? Eric Brok has a very nice 0-4-0 SiK engine on his page: (URL) have some ideas on my page, but it doesn't work right now...I erased the lego index(again!) due to stupidity... Try the PNLTC website for (...) (25 years ago, 14-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Hey anyone know or have instructions for a diesel engine. Give me your address if you have instructions or if you have a LEGO Town / Trains page. Thanks -J.W.Hummer www.geocities.com/spincity999 (25 years ago, 14-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 5561 $40 at kbkids.com - train windows/doors
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Is that a stupid search db or WHAT? Actually, it's the fault of the person that entered the data into the db, if they would have entered LEGO MODEL TEAM instead of MODEL TEAM, it would have properly shown in the Lego search. Thanks to LarryP for (...) (25 years ago, 14-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) a (...) This is due to the relatively light gauge of metal used in the track rails. Over a long layout they have a significant resistance. If you are seeing slowdowns at the far end of the layout, just run some heavier wire (12ga or even 14ga (...) (25 years ago, 14-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Frank Filz wrote in message <387F79DD.41C6@minds...ng.com>... [ ... snipped ... ] (...) Thanks for the tip. Couldn't find the Extreme Team Challenge set, must be sold out. Mike - mike_walsh@mindspring.com (URL) (25 years ago, 14-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Search for model team. They don't show up under the LEGO category. I also added some 6584 to my order since LEGO is 20% off (and you get both sales, neat!), but it would only let me order 3 (which is actually what I wanted), so those are (...) (25 years ago, 14-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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I live in Austin TX and the Greenberg Shows don't make it this direction. Are there any clubs or orgs that get together for anytime or plan to get together for GATS in San Antonio?? Brett "My bones are made of Legos." (25 years ago, 14-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains.org)
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They appear to be gone as I can't find them! Mike - mike_walsh@mindspring.com (URL) Stangl wrote in message <387F6D18.6035462A@n...pe.com>... (...) (25 years ago, 14-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Get them before they're gone, some of us have been buying a lot of them ;-) If you use the coupon found at flamingoworld.com or deal-finder.com, you can save another 20%, knocking them down to $32! -- | Tom Stangl, Technical Support Netscape (...) (25 years ago, 14-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Sure. However hysteresis applies and it's pretty steep. I'll trade 2 of my van window glass for 1 train window glass or you can trade 5 of YOUR van window glass for one of MY train window glass... let me know which way you want to go... :-) (...) (25 years ago, 14-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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I would have said 7838, but the year is wrong(83) . But then, so is 7823 (86). Scott A (...) (25 years ago, 14-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thanks for the info, Mike I just saw it on a mini scan and I didn't see the back window, I thought they left the back open. even better then! JM (25 years ago, 14-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) typos!) (...) HEY lar, Thanks for the correction, you will be probably a help for me to correct my english and if you need a hand in french, don't hesitate to ask me, HeHeHe! I couldn't understand first your "handsome" allusion until my wife (...) (25 years ago, 14-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) That does follow from electrical theory. Two motors draw more current, which is going to result in a larger voltage drop over the rails (since V=IR). Of course since we don't have an ideal power supply, the actual calculation is not quite so (...) (25 years ago, 14-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Our one does. I have an engine are each end (toot toot {1}). But I do hate the hook-up system in these sets... stupid stupid stupid. I keep meaning to replace it with a magnetic one, and extent the back of the cab to form another cargo (...) (25 years ago, 14-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi Kevin, nice work! I like your real black Club Car too. I also have done some similar work, using the parts of three 4559 train sets and several model team vehicles. The baseplates of the 4560 train are really great for MOCs, even if the rest of (...) (25 years ago, 14-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.publish)
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Supposedly the Soccer sets aren't scheduled out until May. While many stores start carrying them early, I doubt they'll get them 4 months early ;-) (...) -- Tom Stangl ***(URL) Visual FAQ home ***(URL) Bay Area DSMs (25 years ago, 14-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Has anyone successfully ordered 3405 from S@H? The other two aren't even out yet, and that one doesn't seem to be in any stores. -- Paul Davidson Jean-marc Détraz <moratel@auracom.com> wrote in message news:FoAtDz.B8I@lugnet.com... (...) (25 years ago, 14-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Ohhhhh, REAllllly? Then that means once the vans come out, you'll trade me train windows for van windows? ;-) -- Tom Stangl ***(URL) Visual FAQ home ***(URL) Bay Area DSMs (25 years ago, 14-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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I have an idea, why don't all the "friends of PNLTC" send e-mail to GATs (www.gats.com) mentioning that seeing LEGO train layouts is the reason you go to GATS. SteveB LTC's of the world unite! (...) (25 years ago, 14-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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I'm not sure who did the original metroliner gif, but I just fiddled with the colors to make a black version with trans-lt-blue glass: (URL) (25 years ago, 14-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.publish)
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I'm not sure I understand the question exactly, but they all have the same motor. It's just incorporated differently into the engine model. The 4559 does not have the motor connected by a bogey plate, like the 4565, if that's what you're asking. It (...) (25 years ago, 14-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Actually, to light up the 4559, you only need the 1x2 light brick, and the 2x4 electric plate, both from 5310. I did this with my 4559. Tim Strutt 8^) (...) sure (...) 9v (...) how (...) "black (...) a (...) (25 years ago, 14-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Do you perhaps mean a different set? 4559 (ref: (URL) ) has a little tiny engine built on top of the motor unit. It's difficult to see how to give it two motors. Even the alternate steamer has only one. (oh how I long for the days when Lego (...) (25 years ago, 14-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Ben ... IMHO the 4559 locomotive is great! They just beg to be built with two motors ... they're just the right weight to give two motors excellent traction. Two two motor units will pull more cars than the magnetic couplers can handle! To add (...) (25 years ago, 14-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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We hopefully will be showing on Feb 19-20, 2000 at the Portland, OR GATS. We also got the "well, we might be full reply." I hope we get squeezed in! I'll post when I get more info. And we always enjoy VIPs (aka out of towners) for the weekend. (...) (25 years ago, 14-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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They actually provide 7 train windows, since they are 6 wide and have a window on the back. Also, they have 2 6 wide windshields. Mike Jean-marc Détraz <moratel@auracom.com> wrote in message news:FoAtDz.B8I@lugnet.com... (...) (25 years ago, 14-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) powered (...) motors (...) engine (...) going (...) diffusers (...) Thats not quite right. Lego Dacta has a set of two light bricks for 10$. I don't have the catalog in front of me (for the part number), but its in the spares section. Wayne G. (25 years ago, 14-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Ya, I myself am pretty much beside myself with glee, and there isn't a trainhead around here who isn't at least mildly excited, I suspect. Some people are annoyed that the glass will be plain instead of the horizontally divided pane train (...) (25 years ago, 14-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Web Hosting Questions?
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I used Freeservers {www.freeservers.com} and you get your own domain name whatyouwant.8m.com ). They have different endings than 8m, but it is the shortest. There are no charges if you choose 20mb and ads. The ads are at the tops of pages. If you (...) (25 years ago, 14-Jan-00, to lugnet.publish, lugnet.org, lugnet.trains.org)
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hey! have you seen the new 3405-3406-3407? there are great for pieces and not too expensive. they provide 6 windows(4x3x1) and 6 minifigs. I looks great for any train project with people... :-) Jean-Marc (25 years ago, 14-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) 4561 Railway Express has the yellow diffuser and light brick, but the "black brick" doesn't exist - the framework the diffuser fits into is the entire engine plate. (...) 4565 has 2 "black bricks", 2 diffusers, and ONE light brick for the (...) (25 years ago, 13-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I admit I didn't study the Railway Express motor very carefully, but I sure didn't notice any lights on it! The RE *set* does include a (standard) 9v light, as well as the train headlight diffuser piece. The 9v light is powered by connecting (...) (25 years ago, 13-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Holy Cow! If you need red ones, LMK. I have a few hundred laying around... -John (...) (25 years ago, 13-Jan-00, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.trains)
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Hi, Anyone interested in a *** Locomotiwe model *** from the Belgian Railroad ? See my .DAT file in the CAD/DAT Files/Models. I post this model as soon as my pictures are reddy on my home page, together with some other models. Regards, Ludo (25 years ago, 13-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Hello: Just wondering what kind of motor comes with the 4559 cargo railway? Is it like the new railway exprees one where the lights are part of it. Or is it like the older kind (freight and crane railway), just the motor itself. Chet (25 years ago, 13-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi Alan, There is no such train set number as 7873, maybe 132, 134, 163, 7814 or 7823. But I'd love to be proved wrong, but it is more likely that someone is confusing 7873 with 7823. Mark H. (...) (25 years ago, 13-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: GMLTC at GATS?
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(...) I'll look into that too then. If there's gonna be another out-of-towner, it makes it the trip that much more worth it. Please, keep me posted. I'll check my schedule for that time. -Tim (URL) timcourtne ICQ: 23951114 (25 years ago, 13-Jan-00, to lugnet.org.us, lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us.mn)
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Dean Husby commented: (...) I thought these were pretty common. We're talking about the 1x2x2 yellow ladders, right? If either of you still need some, drop me an email, I have some. Kevin (25 years ago, 13-Jan-00, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.trains)
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(...) You and everyone else... Dean (25 years ago, 13-Jan-00, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.trains)
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I would like to buy/trade for: Yellow ladder/grill pieces. They make good "vents" for autos and trains. -Rob (25 years ago, 13-Jan-00, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Normally Thursdays, but if a VIP were in town, then perhaps we could make an exception... -John (...) (25 years ago, 12-Jan-00, to lugnet.org.us, lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us.mn)
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They just changed servers the past week, so they were down a bit. But I think I'm going to change and find someone else to host the domain soon. I really wasn't happy with the support I got while the servers where down. It seems when ever I ask the (...) (25 years ago, 12-Jan-00, to lugnet.publish, lugnet.org, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) Which days do you meet? I'm going to be in St. Cloud, MN from 2/18-2/22, and I'd love to stop by and talk to you guys. Russell (URL) (25 years ago, 12-Jan-00, to lugnet.org.us, lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us.mn)
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| | Anybody have scans of set 7873??
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Poking around on brickset ((URL) I noticed that there is listed a set 7873 Container Wagon with Small Crane from 1980, apparently US-only. It isn't listed in Pause. Anybody have this set, or know more about it? Alan ---...--- Alan Demlow (...) (25 years ago, 12-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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James J. Trobaugh wrote in message ... (...) includes (...) I took a look at these folks a few weeks back and it looked like a good deal. Now they seem to have disappeared ... anyone know what happened? Mike - mike_walsh@mindspring.com (URL) (25 years ago, 12-Jan-00, to lugnet.publish, lugnet.org, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) Ah, well, the layout is in a trailer (stored). We don't get it out except for shows. Occasionally we bring out a module to modify or improve it, but basically it remains in storage. There has been talk of getting a space where we could (...) (25 years ago, 12-Jan-00, to lugnet.org.us, lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us.mn)
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(...) And where is the layout located at? I'd love to come and help build or something at a meeting sometime... -Tim (25 years ago, 12-Jan-00, to lugnet.org.us, lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us.mn)
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(...) The next show we're scheduled to do is in La Crosse, Wisconsin, the weekend of March 18th & 19th (I think - it might be the 11th & 12th). That's the only confirmed show we have for 2000 so far... We've been talking about scrapping large (...) (25 years ago, 12-Jan-00, to lugnet.org.us, lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us.mn)
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(...) I have two spare red couplers and one spare blue coupler. Dunno if these are the ones you need. My #725 train has the couplers attached to the car base, the magnets I have are attached to a red 2x4 plate. The 127 doesn't have special car bases (...) (25 years ago, 12-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 4556 Train Station - Something to buy?
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(...) Looks like it's made out of bricks, not wall pieces. It does have a lot of large windows. I'd buy one for 30% off, just becuase I like my 4554 so much. Actually, if it came in yellow I'd buy it for retail price! BTW, the 4554 is one of the (...) (25 years ago, 12-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi All. I have posted some new pics this morning, highlights include: 1- A green and white high speed train with a couple of club cars: (I still have to put together some regular passenger cars for this one...) 2- A red,white, and blue pullman (URL) (...) (25 years ago, 12-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | GMLTC at GATS?
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Is GMLTC going to be at a GATS event in the near future? I looked and could not find info on it at Lugnet, only on the Florida GATS. If someone could reply (or email me, preferrably) with info on a possible event, I'd appreciate it. I'd like to make (...) (25 years ago, 12-Jan-00, to lugnet.org.us, lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us.mn)
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