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Mike, et al- I have begun construction of a 14 wide box car [1] and am suddenly very interested in the scale of the LL trains. Does anyone know how many studs wide those babies are? I am looking for some good pics on line, but can't seem to find (...) (25 years ago, 24-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Oh sure, but using the wagon plates is IMO just more efficient, uses less bricks and is lighter (they are heavy enough as it is;-) -John (...) (25 years ago, 24-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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On Mon, 24 Jan 2000, John Neal (<388BA775.B41630A@uswest.net>) wrote at 01:15:05 (...) Actually, on thinking again, it's probably 57-60' for older stuff, and 70' for newer. I might have a go at a Mk I BR coach, just to see what it looks like :-) (...) (25 years ago, 24-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Tony Priestman <Tony@you-rang.demon.co.uk> wrote in message news:n++WUhAZKci4EwO...n.co.uk... (...) but it (...) the (...) Or if you wanted to remain Lego pure, use a stack of silver 2x4 bricks... Mike Poindexter (25 years ago, 24-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Have thought about it.. some non LEGO elements would be required as there is no exposed conductor wire available from LEGO and no easy way to get current off one even if there were. (25 years ago, 24-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Has anyone built a LEGO model of a pantograph-powered train and actually powered it with overhead lines? --Ben (25 years ago, 24-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Yes, thanks muchly for the inspiration, you appeared in the nick of time as it were... We'll be watching for your next work! (25 years ago, 24-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Ain't that the truth. Well, I'm happy to say my fingers are sore. I've been building all day, with some help from the kids, and Nik's project train is all done. As you may recall, he had signed up (they are all studying Japan) to report on the (...) (25 years ago, 24-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) These coaches were about 80 feet (25 m), so they were *long*. When I build 8 wide, I figure 1 stud to 1 ft, and still my coaches are only 60 studs long. I'd love to make them 80, but they wouldn't be able to handle the LEGO track curves very (...) (25 years ago, 24-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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I readed all reply messages. It's a great pleasure to hear that everybody has enjoyed my train page !! I 'll continue to improve my creations especially SHINKANSEN nose and windows. I hope you 'll be back to my page again. Thank you ps:my next (...) (25 years ago, 24-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Douglas, I live in the UK and have picked up sets in France & Ireland over the last couple of years to take advantage of the strength of Sterling. Sorry I can't advise on shipping costs but I still buy some sets in the UK, best by far is Busy (...) (25 years ago, 23-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I agree with your assessment of the non set creations, still those sets could come in very handy. If you remember what was the cost in shipping for some of those sets from Europe ? (25 years ago, 23-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Douglas, Take a look around some of the train-related sites. The original creations displayed far surpass anything that was available from TLG. I'm in the same boat but I've picked up some new (older) 45xx sets on offer in UK and Europe mainly (...) (25 years ago, 23-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) If you find some let me know too please. But I,m afraid the only places where you will find them is on auction sites like ebay for incredible prices. greetings Hans. (25 years ago, 23-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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It's only been a year since the dark age has ended and I feel that I've come back to late...some of the older train accesory sets seem really great (4543, 4544, 4546, 4549) my question is has anyone seen any of these for sale anywhere ? I know this (...) (25 years ago, 23-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Wow. These are really nice models! I love the detail you put into all of them. The way you blended the colors is great. That CSX diesel is now one of my favorites on the net. One question about the color scheme on the california amtrack train. (...) (25 years ago, 23-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Yes, the windows are from 4561. The pictures don't show how cool the silver stripe looks in person. I'm sure we will get some digital camera pics of it at the next meeting. KL (25 years ago, 23-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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(...) I like the Amtrack California and CSX hood unit, nice work : ) (25 years ago, 23-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Msayuki, Thanks for translating your page. Ienjoyed looking at your creations. Everytime I saw pictures of the Japanese bullet trains I thought, "I wish there was a way to model that nose." You did a great job! Nice job on the steamer and other cars (...) (25 years ago, 23-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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I was buzy last night taking some pic of my creatations... (URL) (25 years ago, 23-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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