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(...) here that have track are the toyworld in fremantle and the TRU in the city. The toyworld has all the track, except for the crossing in large numbers and also the current train set. The TRU does not carry the train set and looks like they are (...) (25 years ago, 27-Feb-00, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.general)
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(...) I would probably go by car;-) (...) Thanks for the info:-) -John (...) (25 years ago, 27-Feb-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) My DC class diesel has a 6 by 24 train base made from various plates. Around the edge I have 1 by x plates on the bottom of the 6 by 24 to simulate the normal base. I mount a 2 by 4 technic plate underneath to support the bogie pin. Note that (...) (25 years ago, 27-Feb-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I am doing train layouts at: Model Expo 2000, Napier, New Zealand, April 22-24 (Easter) Hobby Expo 2000, Taupo, New Zealand, July ?? Allan J Smith (25 years ago, 27-Feb-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I hope you can make it to the show, it's a long dive! But it will be the clubs biggest layout of the year, because it's so close to home for us. The show has long hours: Friday, March 31 9am-9pm Saturday, April 1 9am-9pm Sunday, April 2 (...) (25 years ago, 27-Feb-00, to lugnet.trains)
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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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