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(...) Well, it's clearly a matter of opinion, I guess. I feel this is about the worst of the 9V engines. There's just something about those slanted cab windows that strikes me as cheesy. I like the 4563 and the 4551 croc engines better, then 4565, (...) (26 years ago, 18-Oct-98, to lugnet.trains)
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I got mine in the was a week or so ago. I took off some of the grey pieces(including the lights in front) and replaed with black. Also added a small 1x1 round black smoke stack. VERY NICE any other modifacations out there? (26 years ago, 17-Oct-98, to lugnet.trains)
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I agree that for playability its one of the better sets. But, I think the 4564 Engine is the best of the 9v trains. (...) (26 years ago, 17-Oct-98, to lugnet.trains)
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FYI I am Lego Train and any other train crazy. (26 years ago, 17-Oct-98, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) are (...) But I see the followup is to an other newsgroup. (...) Thanks for the gentle help. Louise (...) ======== Posted via the LUGNET discussion group web interface ======== (URL) Search, Read, Post, or Watch Traffic (26 years ago, 17-Oct-98, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thanks, do let me know if you have stuff that needs defining. (...) Yes, you'll learn that I am unusual in that I bop around a lot on biz. I am in CO for a while on a fairly long term project. Evergreen is a 10-15 mile road trip for me from (...) (26 years ago, 16-Oct-98, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I will (...) However note that Grahame has a US agent(1) for money transfers which does save a BIT of coin, if you choose to use him. ++Lar 1 - YHOS in case you didn't know. :-) (2) 2 - Like I'm ever humble... :-) ======== Posted via the (...) (26 years ago, 16-Oct-98, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) (Ex HO modeler) as I am too fat fingered to treat HO gently enough for it to be (...) pictures. (...) I (...) I was beginning to wonder when someone would notice the sale reference. I do not know if there are any left, but will check if you (...) (26 years ago, 16-Oct-98, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Yeah, don't you guys still have to ship things via canoe to the mainland? (26 years ago, 16-Oct-98, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Please note Gary that I am in New Zealand; shipping can be expensive, however I will respond to you personally. Grahame Reid (26 years ago, 16-Oct-98, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) How about putting the rest of us in contact with this person? Some of us are not so particular about condition. Gary GaryLouie@EarthLink.Net (26 years ago, 16-Oct-98, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) After seeing the sets, I decided not to buy them. Their condition was not of a high enough standard for me although I do realize that some of the sets are 18 years old and therefore would naturally be showing signs of wear. The second reason (...) (26 years ago, 15-Oct-98, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Right, in exchange for the totally ridicuously tight/unrealistic curvature, we get layouts that can fit on card tables. Not a bad trade. O scale curves need to be 48 radius or bigger to look good. I find LEGO(tm) trains ideal for me (Ex HO (...) (26 years ago, 15-Oct-98, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi everyone. The latest update to our San DiLEGO web pages are now online. There are over 50 new images, many new models, etc. including : A new monorail and electric commuter rail car StarBricks Coffee The LandCruiser SUV Millipede Construction (...) (26 years ago, 13-Oct-98, to lugnet.publish, lugnet.general, lugnet.trains)
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The Metroliner can go upwards of $300-$400. I think there may be one for auction on Ebay by Franz Koeck, whom I can personally vouch for. I don't have a Club Car myself, but I think I have seen it go for up to $150 MIB. Brian G. (...) (26 years ago, 13-Oct-98, to lugnet.trains)
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Can anyone tell me the going price (US$) for: 4558 Metroliner 4547 Club Car I presently have two locomotives pulling seven coaches and would like to expand. Thanks, - - - Nick - - - (26 years ago, 13-Oct-98, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Careful now. The "dark ages" have been known to come to an end... :) I (...) Cool. Another trainiac... I have always loved trains, but (...) Really? Lego trains are about O gauge. (...) Yes. Is (...) I'm just saying "hi" and can't really teach (...) (26 years ago, 12-Oct-98, to lugnet.trains)
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Grahame Reid <gareid@ihug.co.nz> asked: (...) Buy! If you don't want them, auction them later. Gary GaryLouie@EarthLink.Net (26 years ago, 12-Oct-98, to lugnet.trains)
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From a collectors standpoint, this train is a must-have. You need to stay (9.0V) train complete! For playability, I think it's one of the best - it has those two over-head cranes, and the real-working scale is so cool. It's my (5 yr old) son's (...) (26 years ago, 12-Oct-98, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi All, Well the GATS show was the third weekend in a row for us. So I haven't had much time for PNLTC site maintaince. We have one weekend off then back to Seattle for another show! I think we still have 4 left this x-mas season. About the GATS (...) (26 years ago, 13-Oct-98, to lugnet.trains)
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