 | | Re: PNLTC to break Guinness record!
|
|
Eric, a flatbed w/ club logo is also a reasonable offer. We'll run it. dp/PNLTC In lugnet.trains, Eric Kingsley writes: <snip> (...) <snip> (24 years ago, 2-Jun-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
|
| |
| | Re: PNLTC to break Guinness record!
|
|
I'm working on having space available. I think a few other PNLTCers may have room, too, though our first priority is the Portland members coming in. Wlyk soon. In lugnet.trains, Kevin Wilson writes:<snip> Would any PNLTC'ers be (...) (24 years ago, 2-Jun-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
|
| |
| | Re: PNLTC to break Guinness record!
|
|
Well, I have a 7-seater van which I'm willing to fill with people and Lego. (Don't think we could fit 7 people PLUS Lego... there will have to be a balance struck...). ANyway, if people from here want to share gas and make a road trip of it, I'm OK (...) (24 years ago, 2-Jun-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
|
| |
| | Re: PNLTC to break Guinness record!
|
|
(...) Robin & Dan, This is comming from a non-train guy from a non-train group (NELUG). This sounds like a great idea. I know Larry P. posted what he felt a standard container would be and thats a good idea too. I personally have a small amount of (...) (24 years ago, 2-Jun-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
|
| |
| | Re: PNLTC to break Guinness record!
|
|
(...) like to see an aussie container in this train. If we had 1 car from every lego club/train club in the world (or as close to it as we can get) then that might even be another record, most people owning lego in the one train :) (24 years ago, 2-Jun-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.au)
|
| |
| | Re: PNLTC to break Guinness record!
|
|
(...) PS, remember that the exact design shown, for example, here: (URL) need to be adhered to. Just the form factor. Most of my containers are solid and don't have end doors, they're made out of ordinary bricks to reduce cost. But they mate just (...) (24 years ago, 2-Jun-00, to lugnet.trains)
|
| |
| | Re: PNLTC to break Guinness record!
|
|
(...) I think Dan means the container that Lego has done several times in sets, it's 4x8 base and has appeared in at least 4549. (URL) is another size too... 4x16. Both are the same height and have the same bottom and top "attachment" points. That's (...) (24 years ago, 2-Jun-00, to lugnet.trains)
|
| |
| | Re: PNLTC to break Guinness record!
|
|
Dan, can you see if this rather good idea is going to happen as those of us in Europe will need to get it planned and built, and then send across the pond in time. Perhaps you could post a .DAT file or some pictures on Brickshelf that will act as a (...) (24 years ago, 2-Jun-00, to lugnet.trains)
|
| |
| | Re: PNLTC to break Guinness record!
|
|
Robin, the locos sound like a great idea -- I'll forward to the group but it should fly. As an option, how about standard LEGO containers in club colors and logos? Just imagine a complete container train representing all the organizations. dp/PNLTC (...) (24 years ago, 2-Jun-00, to lugnet.trains)
|
| |
| | Re: PNLTC to break Guinness record!
|
|
Kevin, by all means, bring loads of track and structures -- we have the real estate! Make it a road trip with as many other folks from Vancouver as you can bring. dan parker/PNLTC In lugnet.trains, Kevin Wilson writes: <snip> (...) (24 years ago, 2-Jun-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
|
| |
| | Monorail Motor...??
|
|
I recently seen a monoril motor on e-Bay with a gray housing... Anyone have any idea what set had the gray motor... I thought they were all white.. Thanks Dave (24 years ago, 2-Jun-00, to lugnet.trains)
|
| |
| | Re: Is the 1999 Station (4556) Available? In Australia?
|
|
Hmm I don't really have enough bricks to make my own, Unless I start going on a spree and buy other sets. Circular Quay would be nice actually. By chance have you been to Albury station? I was there a few weekends ago, and I kid you not it looks (...) (24 years ago, 2-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.trains)
|
| |
| | Re: Is the 1999 Station (4556) Available? In Australia?
|
|
(...) Heh, it looks like that cheesy bugger who drives the Ferrari in the Shell Service Station set is hanging out on the top balcony of 4556. He also looks suspiciously like the guy driving the car in 3438. I'll check 'em out when I get home. Pete (...) (24 years ago, 2-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.trains)
|
| |
| | Re: Is the 1999 Station (4556) Available? In Australia?
|
|
(...) Santosh, let's build our own, I have just looked at the 4556 image and I'm sure we can come up with something. Maybe we can modify the RES-Q base and work from there (Circular Quay?) pete.w (...) (24 years ago, 2-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.trains)
|
| |
| | Re: PNLTC to break Guinness record!
|
|
(...) Boy this is great news! It’s looking good for LTC all around the US, I guess were going to have to do something special down here in Florida, just to keep up? But I don’t think we can top this one! Oh well, will do something note worthy one of (...) (24 years ago, 2-Jun-00, to lugnet.trains)
|
| |
| | Re: Is the 1999 Station (4556) Available? In Australia?
|
|
(...) Appears to be the Case (...) Not that I am Aware of. (...) USA Catalog has it for $46.00 (...) Honestly, I would try and build your own or Modify what already out there. I only say this because this 4556 is kind of cheesy. I Created my own (...) (24 years ago, 2-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.trains)
|
| |
| | Is the 1999 Station (4556) Available? In Australia?
|
|
My trains don't have a station to pull up at! I'd be interesting in getting a hold of a station, any station, if someone's willing to help out. Is it only available at S@H ? Is this set available in Australia? If not are they available anywhere? Or (...) (24 years ago, 2-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.trains)
|
| |
| | Re: PNLTC to break Guinness record!
|
|
(...) Angeles. The timing of the event seems to coincide with the time I'll be relatively close to Seattle. As the event gets closer, I will know for certain. I'd love to mee up with some Seattle-based playmates ;-) -Dave (URL) of the M-tron (...) (24 years ago, 2-Jun-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
|
| |
| | Re: PNLTC to break Guinness record!
|
|
Here is a good one for the record books: build a working replica of a pilbra iron ore train, like they have in australia (1 or more engines then a serious amount of iron ore hopper cars) (24 years ago, 2-Jun-00, to lugnet.trains)
|
| |
| | Re: PNLTC to break Guinness record!
|
|
(...) I was thinking the exact same thing... I took some pics of my latest creations. But the html page isn't ready yet. soon. Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 2-Jun-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
|
