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Its a vacation but the set time may change but it will be near the end of May when I go. (...) (25 years ago, 27-Feb-00, to lugnet.trains)
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<Lazy me> It's late, but I managed to look it up:-/ Looks like it's in the St. Pete's area. Not likely, but perhaps my son and I might make the drive up:-) -John (...) (25 years ago, 27-Feb-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hey Robin, where is Pinellas Park? I will be in Ft. Myers around that time.... -John (...) (25 years ago, 27-Feb-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) <snippage galore> Really? I couldn't disagree more. I think the theme Trains could easily eclipse all other themes combined. If it can catch on as an accepted hobby among model railroaders, look out. LEGO trains are getting a lot of free (...) (25 years ago, 27-Feb-00, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Not at the this time, but you never know. Is there some thing going that week in Orlando that I don't know about or is it just a vacation? See Ya... Robin W. GFLTC (25 years ago, 27-Feb-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) move (...) That was my guess as well, but like you sed after Christmas the train stuff was sold out (at H & R). And LEGO never sold all of the train stuff in stores in the U.S. And at the TRU in my area (back in 1992-95) the LEGO Train stuff (...) (25 years ago, 27-Feb-00, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.general)
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(...) Will you have one in Orlando Florida arround May 25-30? If so where. Thanks -Jeremy (25 years ago, 27-Feb-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) But will they sell track and part packs? (...) I don't think LEGO Trains will ever have a large following like Star Wars. But I think LEGO should still let hobby shops like H & R Trains, sell the all of the train stuff and the sets that work (...) (25 years ago, 27-Feb-00, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.general)
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(...) Ignore my last post. I see now. I tried something similar to this and the motor can spin to a 90 angle to the track with this method. But I guess this is the best we can do eh? Dean (25 years ago, 27-Feb-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Where are you? There are train events all over the world. If you live in or visit Florida, USA, stop in on one of the Greater Florida LEGO Train Club (GFLTC) at the following shows: GATS - March 11 & 12 - Ft. Myers, Florida H & R - March 31 thru (...) (25 years ago, 27-Feb-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) So your custom plates only look 1 plate thick unlike the standard 2 plates thick style? Dean (25 years ago, 27-Feb-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Dean- Here is how I'd do it: (URL) use the layer on the right for the bottom, and the one on the left on top of it. Since I build 8 wide, I need to make custom wagon plates all the time. I do, however, use 6 wide wagon plates for my box cars, but I (...) (25 years ago, 27-Feb-00, to lugnet.trains)
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I'm sorry if this has been asked before but... I'm attempting to create a 6x24 train base. (Exactly like the engine plate but in Yellow) I'm having trouble creating the mount for the engine. Is there a way to make the plate look like a standard (...) (25 years ago, 27-Feb-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Hello there, Is it possible to find a train events calendar for 2000? (train show-train fest)any kind of meeting about train. Is there some permanent layout somwhere? Thanks for your info! Jean-Marc (25 years ago, 27-Feb-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) When I was last at The Construction Site, Crispin (person who runs the store) mentioned that Lego allows them as a privilege to order this year's train station, weighing station, etc. and they get a limited quantity. Something to do with the (...) (25 years ago, 26-Feb-00, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.general)
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Lego will not sell accesories to retailers! Wow, Rob, that is infuriating. I always guessed that it was the otherway around; that is, retailers couldn't move the trains so they stopped carrying all the train stuff. My guess was always a bit suspect (...) (25 years ago, 26-Feb-00, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.general)
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Oh, did I just get psyched out. I checked you layout outline and the pointer turned into a finger, and I thought, "WOW, a map to the layout. Very nice." I clicked and got the layout outline again...d'Oh! Actually, it is nice to see the organization (...) (25 years ago, 26-Feb-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Nick Goetz <ngoetz@iquest.net> schreef in berichtnieuws FqI9t1.FA9@lugnet.com... (...) the (...) If you make the lightbulb stationary and mount the casing on a Technic turntable, you can point the light in any direction without the wired getting (...) (25 years ago, 26-Feb-00, to lugnet.trains)
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That's why we need someone to perfect digital train control! -- Paul Davidson, aka Tinman www.theforce.net | Your Daily Dose of Star Wars www.filmforce.net | Your Daily Dose of Film News Larry Pieniazek <lar@voyager.net> wrote in message (...) (25 years ago, 26-Feb-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Yes. Here is a schematic: (URL) That is 108 large gray baseplates, or 168.75 square feet, which is (...) lol Mike, I applaud your devotion-- all I can say is....GET HELP (building;) (...) Absolutely we will have to:-) J-1 and I have been (...) (25 years ago, 26-Feb-00, to lugnet.trains)
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