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James Powell wrote in message ... (...) version (...) that (...) IIRC (...) all (...) UGH!!!!!!! LUCKY DUCK!!!! Yeah, I assumed the SRT was ATC... driver just gives the start command after closing the doors, right? (Can you tell about your (...) (25 years ago, 7-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Does anyone know of something like LUGNET, but for G-Scale Trains
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No, but if it's any consolation, I am building 14 stud wide trains which are G scale (1:29). I think LGB is something like 1:22.5... No pics yet-- I will have some after the GMLTC show in La Crosse:-) -John (...) (25 years ago, 7-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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My father is really into LGB G-Scale trains. Does anyone know if there are newsgroups or websites devoted to those kind of trains? thanks (25 years ago, 7-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Not LEGO, but trains( $$$ for 2200 foot loop of track)
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Will Middelaer <betamale@REMOVEyahoo.com> wrote in message news:Fr0x87.Cu1@lugnet.com... (...) best (...) his (...) yard, (...) Actually, track was very recently (and still possibly) $13.25 per box, so that would cut the cost down to $8745, which is (...) (25 years ago, 7-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Guestimate on cost for such a loop of 9V track, assuming no sidings, no yard, and no interesting features other than a gently turning loop. 2200 Feet of Track required, approx 12 Inches Per foot 26400 Inches of Track required, approx 40 inches (...) (25 years ago, 6-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) The GMLTC is talking / dreaming about running a LEGO train layout completely around the upper pedestrian concourse at the Metrodome in Minneapolis if there is another Great Create building event. We think it would be around 2100 to 2200 feet, (...) (25 years ago, 6-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Well, I was joking, but wasn't someone talking about setting some kind of record at the "Great Create". The Great Create is held at a domed football field...isn't it (still joking). (...) Lego, or model train? (...) (25 years ago, 6-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Model of MATRA VAL System
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(...) Ya, save for the driver on the RT. I've been in the cab in fact, the day that the SRT opened. I have the first _fare paid_ transfer that was issued (at, IIRC 5.57 on the morning that the RT opened. I got to blow the horn, which is all the (...) (25 years ago, 6-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Martin Legault wrote in message ... (...) wheels, (...) the (...) only (...) The statement I made was in reference to switching. The beamway *is* the suport for the running tyres. The rails nested within those running beams serve as a safety in case (...) (25 years ago, 6-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Dean Husby wrote in message <38C3182A.3A1FFE59@a....bc.ca>... (...) do (...) closing? I (...) Same basic system exists in Toronto on the SRT, so I've got a local version I can relate to (^; (...) are (...) until (...) VERY nice! What sort of chime (...) (25 years ago, 6-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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