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(...) I'm in Wheaton, which is in DuPage County. I'll have to decide which one to go to as well. If we're going to have a large fest, I'll go up to LaCrosse. Where in the Chicago area are you located? -Tim (URL) timcourtne ICQ: 23951114 (25 years ago, 26-Jan-00, to lugnet.org.us.gmlug, lugnet.loc.us.mn, lugnet.trains.org)
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Larry, Thanks for the build-up . . . but one correction: I abhor painting bricks and would never attempt such a transgression. However, stickers and decals are acceptable because they extend the creative possibilites without permanently damaging the (...) (25 years ago, 26-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.gmlug, lugnet.trains.org)
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A correction, The Highwheeler show @ Harper College is the 4th & 5th of March. The 3rd is set-up. -BMW NMRA Fox Valley Division Highwheeler Model Train Show March 4 & 5, 2000 9:00am - 5:00pm Harper College Schaumburg (25 years ago, 26-Jan-00, to lugnet.org.us.gmlug, lugnet.loc.us.mn, lugnet.trains.org)
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This set also has a large number of chrome elements that look damn nice on a train. Being one of the ugliest Model Team vehicles ever, it has been a slow mover and is a very good deal for parts when found at a discount. Mike Poindexter Tom Stangl (...) (25 years ago, 26-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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It has 2 white train doors with train glass, 4 white train window frames, and 2 red train window frames (those these have plain clear glass, not train glass). (...) -- | Tom Stangl, Technical Support Netscape Communications Corp | Please do not (...) (25 years ago, 26-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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I was reading a discussion thread the other day on set 5561, and was wondering why the interest in it? Its a Model Team set, does it have a special piece that is only available in it? Just curious. (25 years ago, 26-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Sure, if you don't mind using paint and stickers for detailing, which I was led to believe that you do mind. <gd&r> Mike (...) (25 years ago, 26-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.gmlug, lugnet.trains.org)
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Those of you that don't know... Brian is a "stealth" member of GMLTC, he doesn't live in the Twins any more but still comes out for shows. While he is from the "paint and stickers are OK" school of modeling, which I don't normally hold truck with, (...) (25 years ago, 26-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.gmlug, lugnet.trains.org)
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I like it; Neato. Can I get some when you print them (on transparent sticker paper?) (...) (25 years ago, 26-Jan-00, to lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.publish)
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Holy Cow, look who delurked;-) Nice model and photo detail; perhaps you could share some of your photography secrets with us camera-impaired types? BTW, think you can make it to La Crosse in March? -John (...) (25 years ago, 26-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.gmlug, lugnet.trains.org)
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I have just finished the BayLTC logo to the best of my ability. I have made it in both a windows metafile, which will retain its sharpness regardless of the size it is printed, which is excellent for banners, and a gif for easy viewing. It can be (...) (25 years ago, 26-Jan-00, to lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.publish)
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I built a flat-bed car which used 2 of the newer style rounded Technic beams to connect to the bogie plate. Seems to work pretty good. Just the right thickness for the stud on the bogie plate. Tim Strutt 8^) (...) (25 years ago, 26-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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I built a freight car which used 2 of the newer style rounded Technic beams to connect to the bogie plate. Seems to work pretty good. Just the right thickness for the stud on the bogie plate. Tim Strutt 8^) (...) (25 years ago, 26-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Hello to all the other GMLTC members. I really should read this group more often (I spend way too much time on robotics). Anyways, I won't be able to make the LaCrosse show (again :-( ) due to a conflict with one of my local shows. Just to let those (...) (25 years ago, 26-Jan-00, to lugnet.org.us.gmlug, lugnet.loc.us.mn, lugnet.trains.org)
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Ben, Hi. A couple years ago I installed caternary over most of my layout. The support masts are all Lego elements but the wire is not. I use HO scale Maerklin pantographs to pick-up power on the engines (see "(URL) A wire runs down into the motor (...) (25 years ago, 26-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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The (...) That then is _not_ G scale anyway...it is Gauge 1 Course Scale (track profile defines it as course/fine, although I am not sure how much the fine scale track profiles are used in Gauge 1) James Powell (with a 3 Gauge Loco somewhere to (...) (25 years ago, 25-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) That's what's kewl about my 14 wide-- Belville children (As adults) are just the right scale! (...) I like to think it is because of the extra amount of gravity in the Minifig world;-) (...) Well, 1:48 *is* O scale, and 8 studs wide is (...) (25 years ago, 25-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) You are absolutely right, Lar. According to largescale.com, there are 7 different scales that run on #1 Gauge track. LGB is 1:22.5, Aristo-craft is 1:29 (except their Classic series, which is 1:24, USA trains and Bachman are (I think) 29:1. (...) (25 years ago, 25-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Well, there will always be those who collect to collect. But beyond them, buying and selling MISB is a way of guaranteeing condition of product. And there are those who buy a lot of discounted sets and sell them MISB to fund their habit, or (...) (25 years ago, 25-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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As a professional observer, I have noticed something. There seems to be a large segment of the LUG that collect MISB, un-opened sets, with the intention of keeping them this way. I am not trying to ruffle any feathers, just genuinely curious as to (...) (25 years ago, 25-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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