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(...) Engine: 2. "A machine by which physical powwer is applied to produce a physical effort" Locomotive: a self propelled vehicle used to move rail cars Both from Merriam Webseter Dictionary...so, therefore, Jawn Henry fits into _both_ catagories. (...) (25 years ago, 23-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) The compatability issue is actually a moot point at the moment for the new GMLTC layout for a couple of reasons: 1.) GMLTC is switching to 8x44 stud rolling stock which will most likely be large to fit around corners, tunnels, bridges, towns (...) (25 years ago, 23-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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Methinks it would be easier in the long run to widen your trailer, or buy a new one, to run 45x60, rather than the totally oddball 40x65. ;-) (...) -- Tom Stangl ***(URL) Visual FAQ home ***(URL) Bay Area DSMs (25 years ago, 23-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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Wow, I would love to see that picture. (...) (25 years ago, 23-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) Yeah, but you stretched the bounds of credulity with the "when we model it tripe" :-) But I knew you'd land on your feet somehow;-) All Hail Larry! -John (...) (25 years ago, 23-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) My point was that the big boy was longer than the triplex; never said anything about being the longest, so I think you're wrong for alleging me wrong:-) -John (...) (25 years ago, 23-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Our group (The VLC) are about to meet to select a table format. We are leaning towards the PNLTC standard tables. We will be adjusting the width for maximum usage. I'm even thinking of bolt on Plexi glass to 'protect' our layouts. I've been (...) (25 years ago, 23-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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John Gerlach <john.gerlach@bestbu...ospam.com> wrote in message news:FruKv4.CA0@lugnet.com... <snip> (...) You need a bigger trailer! heehee :) I would seriously consider sticking with modules of standard baseplates, I know it is none of my (...) (25 years ago, 23-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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The PNLTC standard has been good to us. Transporting the legs, as James brings up, is a drawback, but they can be easily made with a minimal amount of materials beyond the scrap from the table top. And they are very sturdy. I've sat on the tables (...) (25 years ago, 23-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) Ah, who cares what gauge we make our railroad? No one else is ever going to build a railroad within 100 miles of us, so the fact that we're incompatible with everyone else doesn't matter. - president of a forgotten railroad, ca. 1835... (...) (25 years ago, 23-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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