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(...) Right, unless it's shrinkwrapped. But the question is, should it have pieces that are from the same era? That is, pieces that COULD have been, but for the luck of the draw, in the box originally? The most purist among us will admit it's (...) (25 years ago, 22-Feb-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.market.theory)
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I found a spot to stick it at work again, but I haven't registered a DNS server yet, so it's still by IP only. (URL) (25 years ago, 22-Feb-00, to lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) Isn't it rare for an old set to have exactly the pieces that came in the original box? KL (25 years ago, 22-Feb-00, to lugnet.trains)
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It's fine to use new parts if you disclaim it in your listing. An informed buyer is a happy buyer. It's also fine to use new parts if you're just rebuilding it for yourself. IMHO. (25 years ago, 22-Feb-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) give (...) The problem should be fixed now, a little script at the start of the page selects the right stylesheet for Internet Explorer or Netscape. Netscape seems to handle tables with background images wrong, so the Netscape version has no (...) (25 years ago, 21-Feb-00, to lugnet.trains)
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I'm surprised this hasn't come up before. What I think is needed is a group for exchange of files similar to the dat newsgroups and a group for further development etc. Maybe with such low traffic they may be one group to start with. Just a thought. (25 years ago, 21-Feb-00, to lugnet.admin.general, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Is it OK to use new parts for old sets?
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In article <Fq6uu6.5tH@lugnet.com>, ffilz@mindspring.com says... (...) So that would rule 1990's 2x4 bricks out because they are thinner walled and have teeth to grip the studs. I came across this problem when rebuilding old sets and I'm not sure (...) (25 years ago, 21-Feb-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: EMD DD40 almost done - pics up!
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Subscribing to a mag is all well and good if you have time and space... and it's to be recommended to die hard 'heads, but the Cyc is indeed a great source, as far as it goes. Amazon has it for 27. I'd recommend it as a comprehensive reference. The (...) (25 years ago, 21-Feb-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hardly, the real protoheads subscribe to Extra 2200 S, _the_ diesel spotters mag. They came up with the version labels that are often used with engines (eg, a F7 Ver VI or such...) covering the details. The Cyclopedias are however exelent (...) (25 years ago, 21-Feb-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Mike- I commend you on an excellent model! Building regular GPs will seem tiny by comparison;-) Using scale models from which to model is an excellent idea. I got razzed by the GMLTC for buying an HO GP50 dummy to model from ('course, they razz me (...) (25 years ago, 21-Feb-00, to lugnet.trains)
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