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I'm in it as a toy builder!! And even though I don't think I'm switching over any time soon, John Neal's 8wides are very nice. Just tougher for me to play with!!! -john 3 (...) (25 years ago, 25-Feb-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | WAMALUG takes on the Great American Train Show!
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This weekend, WAMALUG will be invading the Great American Train Show! Our first show was a huge success, and we are going to make this setup even better! So come join us at the GATS show at the Montgomery County Agricultural Center in Gaithersberg, (...) (25 years ago, 25-Feb-00, to lugnet.org.us.wamalug, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.md, lugnet.loc.us.va, lugnet.loc.us.dc)
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| | Re: Toy vs Model...The real issue (was Re: Another 6wide/8wide ramble)
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On Fri, 25 Feb 2000, Larry Pieniazek (<38B5C904.EF423D8@v...ager.net>) wrote at 00:12:52 (...) Not actually being in either column at the moment, I must say that my perception points to more people being in Larry's column than the toy one. At least (...) (25 years ago, 25-Feb-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Toy vs Model...The real issue (was Re: Another 6wide/8wide ramble)
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(...) Put me down in the exception column. I do models. Just not scale models. I don't design for play value, I design for evokation of a look within the imposed palette limitations. This may be semantics but I suspect most of us, across all genres, (...) (25 years ago, 25-Feb-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Toy vs Model...The real issue (was Re: Another 6wide/8wide ramble)
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(...) The problem with TLC is that they DO WHAT THE PEOPLE WANT. The old 12V trains were too complicated for younger children and needed much care. Thus, they were replaced by the easier-to-handle 9V ones. The trend continues; modern sets consist of (...) (25 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Toy vs Model...The real issue (was Re: Another 6wide/8wide ramble)
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Ben Roller <broller@clemson.edu> wrote in message news:FqGGKz.C3G@lugnet.com... (...) attitude, (...) models, (...) needs (...) some (...) toys. (...) I say they should make what people want. If some people want 8 wide trains, then they should look (...) (25 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | New Blue Train
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In the hopes that I could get a fussion of something classic, and something modern, I've recreated #4561 with some new details. It should be compatible with the Metroliner, but I wont know until tomorrow. You can see a sneak peek on the brickshelf (...) (25 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Toy vs Model...The real issue (was Re: Another 6wide/8wide ramble)
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(...) I think this point is key. 8 widers seem to think of Lego trains as models, where a majority of 6 widers (there are exceptions) see them as toys. My opinion is that 6 or 8 wide in your own collection is up to you, but Lego needs to keep making (...) (25 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: New version of my steam engine
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(...) Thank you for showing it to us! That looks good! Those wheels are completely original, and are a new use for that piece! Alan This message's random set is: 6902, (URL) (25 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Greetings !! I modified my steam engine C62,today. It was a big modification and the train wheels are completely NEW !! Now it is equipped with a connecting rod and piston rod,with big three large wheels. Please come and see at: (URL) thank you (...) (25 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Future of LEGO Trains?
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(...) never (...) Not in NA. Only 2 voltages, plus the push trains in NA. 12V was _never_ available here from Lego Canada or Lego USA. The 12V was also concurent with the 4.5V, and most sets were availabe essencially the same (the 4.5V train was (...) (25 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Likeness of a Talgo: Shared monoaxle
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(...) I have indeed seen Erik's tilting metroliner. Very nice! I credit him for showcasing the use of the Technic spring-bricks to me in his crocodile locomotive. Master creations from Mr. Brok. I love his work. later, James Mathis (25 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Thinking of selling my entire 9V collection
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Thanks Larry for pointing it out, i do need to sort myself out, but time can only do that. (...) Yes, please do state your offers clearly, For the other people that have been dealing with me and it does turn out what you think it does, I think Larry (...) (25 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Thinking of selling my entire 9V collection
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To Michael... If you are looking for prices, fine, but if you want offers, I beleive you are off topic for this group. "Best offer" deals belong in lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade. Auctions, which is what I would characterise what you're doing now with (...) (25 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.admin.general)
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| | Re: Likeness of a Talgo: Shared monoaxle
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(...) How can I like you better than I do now? You're already aces in my book. (...) Mostly imported except for the power unit. There was a big write up on it in Trains a while back... Acela is way way behind schedule though. (...) Sounds workable. (...) (25 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Likeness of a Talgo: Shared monoaxle
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(...) need (...) The black nose comes from this set 6473 - RES-Q Cruiser (URL) set 6473 does not come with the trans yellow "Y" shaped headlight insert. later, James Mathis (...) a (...) two (...) (25 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Thinking of selling my entire 9V collection
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I have just watched a auction with a 4558, the winning bid was $276 (URL) this sound right for a 4558, bear in mind what is the vaule of a 4558 with a 4547 and both have good boxs? -- Michael - - - Please reply on medwards@ukonline.co.uk - - - - - - (...) (25 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Thinking of selling my entire 9V collection
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I am "thinking" (I might or i might not) of selling my entire 9V collection So please can i have some prices or offers on the following trains I have 2126 2150 3225 4525x2 4531x2 4532 4539x9 i think 3 are Mint 4537x2 4539 4544x2 4546x2 4547x2 4551x2 (...) (25 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Another 6wide/8wide ramble
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I just purchased a few three foot high trees for my back yard. They cost about $40. I guess I will have to return them to the nursery and say "Nope! Nope! These trees are too small. I need trees that are at least 20 feet tall. A guy on the Internet (...) (25 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.trains)
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