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(...) WAMALUG). I wish I had the time to get down there and see what ideas I can steal, ...err ... borrow from you all. Hope you take lot's of pictures. Rich -- Have Fun! C-Ya! Legoman34 ***** Legoman34 (Richard W. Schamus)... (No, I don't work for (...) (25 years ago, 7-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.fl)
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Yet, another unique turn of a window element for use as a windshield in the diesel locomotive. Very neat! The mpeg is nice. Looks like your train set negotiates elevation changes through a curve very well. Good work. I look forward to seeing more. (...) (25 years ago, 7-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Very nice Steamer. How did you do the mechanism to get around the tight curves? Got any more pics? "Michael Kay" <Whompalompa@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:Fr1Eq6.4Cp@lugnet.com... (...) places (...) (25 years ago, 7-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) <snip> (...) But by having electrically isolated lengths of track, you could start one train, and once it had moved onto the next section of track you could start another one. We could easily have ten trains running at once. JohnG, GMLTC (25 years ago, 7-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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try rec.models.railroad for a general model railroad newsgroup. (...) (25 years ago, 7-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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G'Day The rather ambitious project below would be a fantastic way for LegoDirect to provide support. And when it is over they can cover their costs by selling the used track as used track at a discount and recover some of their promotional costs and (...) (25 years ago, 7-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) You *would* have seen me if the show were 2 weeks later-- I will be vacationing in Ft Myers (Sanibel Island). Drat, I cudda hung out all weekend:-/ Timing just a little off...maybe just right for you;-) Have a great show, Robin! -John (...) (25 years ago, 7-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.fl)
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Hi Jamie, the parabolic 8x8 radar antenna is not chromed. It is just the normal grey coulor of Lego. So you can use it for your project. Leg Godt, Ben (...) (25 years ago, 7-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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I was just wondering if the 8x8 radar dish in the Train Track Snow Remover set, set #4533, is a chromed or a solid gray piece! I am in need of a solid gray radar dish my current project! Thanks in advance for any and all help given! (25 years ago, 7-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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hi all, ive just had enouogh time to put together a website of my trains.... the URL is (URL) hope you take a look and give me some feed back..... My site includes a 4-8-4 steam engine that is more than 8 studs wide in places *gasp* :) I also put in (...) (25 years ago, 7-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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I hope the show goes well. I'd love to see photos of your Amtrak Superliner train with the GE P42-9PH (Genesis) locomotive. later, James Mathis (...) (25 years ago, 7-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.fl)
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Hi all, The Greater Florida LEGO Train Club will have a display at the Great American Train Show, March 11 and 12 in Fort Myers, Florida. It’s our only south Florida show this year. It's also a solo outing for me, because the Nick has family (...) (25 years ago, 7-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.fl)
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(...) No, not even that, driver had (this is 15 years ago now :) just a emergency stop button, and the horn button (which was a rased 2" diameter button or so, the stop was recessed). So, the driver is just along for the ride...kind of pointless if (...) (25 years ago, 7-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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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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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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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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