 | | Re: GFLTC Boxcar on the Way is yours? (was: Bitter Bob and the NELUG Boxcar)
|
|
(...) I have prepared only 2 containers, some further Germans have built boxcars already. First pictures are to be found here: (URL) what we need most at this time is a address of someone of the PNLTC. Please e-mail that to me or Paul Rutenberg: he (...) (24 years ago, 26-Jun-00, to lugnet.org.us, lugnet.trains, lugnet.general)
|
| |
| | Re: We're on the itinerary!
|
|
(...) I agree with you, but I'm not sure that this would be any more clear to the average person that this isn't Lego-sponsored, without further explanatory text. (24 years ago, 26-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.events, lugnet.trains.org)
|
| |
| | Re: We're on the itinerary!
|
|
(...) Am I the only one who finds this both almost as disturbing as exciting? I realize I'm looking at the page several days after it was originally mentioned, so maybe the text has changed, but the text I see doesn't mention BayLUG or GMLTC or (...) (24 years ago, 25-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.events, lugnet.trains.org)
|
| |
| | Re: New Pics 4-8-8-4 Big Boy
|
|
(...) remarks (...) Thank you, John. To answer your questions, The front truck is attached to the body using the "saddle/steam pipes" portion. If you have a chance to see a Rivorrosi Big Boy HO scale locomotive, the mechanics are the same. There is (...) (24 years ago, 25-Jun-00, to lugnet.trains)
|
| |
| | Re: New Pics 4-8-8-4 Big Boy
|
|
"Stacy Bledsoe" <arketortur@aol.com> wrote in message news:FwK7qL.C35@lugnet.com... (...) remarks (...) Simply stunning! Next to the great mechanics of the wheels and the pistons, I also like the detail in the trailing truck, and the way the smoke (...) (24 years ago, 25-Jun-00, to lugnet.trains)
|
| |
| | Re: New Pics 4-8-8-4 Big Boy
|
|
(...) I have to say this is one of the best large engines I have seen to date. I am simply amazed at your complicated technique of getting around the curves. One question about the pins connecting the engine body and the tender body to the wheels. (...) (24 years ago, 25-Jun-00, to lugnet.trains)
|
| |
| | Poor Man's Metroliner
|
|
Hi All, Check out my version of the Metroliner: (URL) (24 years ago, 25-Jun-00, to lugnet.trains)
|
| |
| | Re: New Pics 4-8-8-4 Big Boy
|
|
(...) remarks (...) moves? (...) Yes, all the technic wheels will turn on the track. That's why there are two wheel per driver, to make the driver wide enough to stay seated on the track at the curves. Stacy (24 years ago, 25-Jun-00, to lugnet.trains)
|
| |
| | Re: New Pics 4-8-8-4 Big Boy
|
|
(...) Do those Technic wheels rest on the track or do they turn when the train moves? Carbon 60 (24 years ago, 24-Jun-00, to lugnet.trains)
|
| |
| | Re: GFLTC Boxcar on the Way is yours? (was: Bitter Bob and the NELUG Boxcar)
|
|
(...) The NGLTC boxcar will be finished this weekend. I was trying get it done before John's shipment of stuff went to Cali, but since I missed that deadline I figured I'd redo the box car and make it a little more simple and sturdy. It might not (...) (24 years ago, 24-Jun-00, to lugnet.org.us, lugnet.trains, lugnet.general)
|
| |
| | Re: GFLTC Boxcar on the Way is yours? (was: Bitter Bob and the NELUG Boxcar)
|
|
(...) I will be hand delivering a BayLUG/BayLTC boxcar to the GMLTC at the Kidvention. Russell (24 years ago, 23-Jun-00, to lugnet.org.us, lugnet.trains, lugnet.general)
|
| |
| | Re: GFLTC Boxcar on the Way is yours? (was: Bitter Bob and the NELUG Boxcar)
|
|
(...) I am creating some containers for a few other groups and web sites, so I can take care of making something to advertise LUGNET. How about Brickshelf? Kev? BTW, a loco bearing LEGO stickers shall be the first; a boxcar with a FREDDIE bearing (...) (24 years ago, 23-Jun-00, to lugnet.org.us, lugnet.trains, lugnet.general)
|
| |
| | GFLTC Boxcar on the Way is yours? (was: Bitter Bob and the NELUG Boxcar)
|
|
O.K. I mailed the GFLTC and FunBrix Boxcars today to John Neal of GMLTC for the LEGO Kidvention and the PNLTC world record event. The shipping cost was allot less then I thought it would be, only $3.20 plus .85 cents for the insurance. I'll have (...) (24 years ago, 23-Jun-00, to lugnet.org.us, lugnet.trains, lugnet.general)
|
| |
| | The Construction Site Boxcar...
|
|
Many of you know that most of us from the Boston area (And elsewhere) are hugh fans of The Construction Site in Waltham MA, (URL) they have been so great to us in the past I have, with their permission and approval, created a Boxcar that we can run (...) (24 years ago, 23-Jun-00, to lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos, lugnet.trains)
|
| |
| | Re: what is the min production run #?
|
|
(...) Hey Gary, don't wait for LEGO Direct on those babies-- order from Poindexter Direct! He's got more of those than TLC does! (...) Everyone forgets about my favorite window-- the 1x2x2 clear and/or light blue thin wall! You can go back to (...) (24 years ago, 23-Jun-00, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.trains)
|
| |
| | Re: what is the min production run #?
|
|
(...) Steve your on the right track....... If I had my choice, here's what I would like to see as the next group of items offered by LEGO Direct: 2x2 round bricks in white 2x2 quarter circles (macaroni bricks) in clear, white, yellow. 2x2 windows (...) (24 years ago, 23-Jun-00, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.trains)
|
| |
| | Re: what is the min production run #?
|
|
Just crossing the post into the train group as well... (...) SteveB www.PNLTC.org (24 years ago, 23-Jun-00, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.trains)
|
| |
| | Re: New Pics 4-8-8-4 Big Boy
|
|
Great steamer !!!...!!! I really like it !!!! For me it took a little time to realize how the steamer negotiates a curve. Your work is EXCELLENT itself !!! Please keep on building a great steamer !!!...!!! thanks Masayuki Ogura my web site (...) (24 years ago, 23-Jun-00, to lugnet.trains)
|
| |
| | Re: New Pics 4-8-8-4 Big Boy
|
|
(...) Hey Will, Yes, I used a '3' technic axle to mount the cylinders to the "cam/lobe" technic piece. Excellent guess! Stacy (24 years ago, 23-Jun-00, to lugnet.trains)
|
| |
| | Re: New Pics 4-8-8-4 Big Boy
|
|
I LIKE it! One thing I'm most curious about is how you've mounted the cylinders. Do they use a technic axle through the round bricks and plates? Thanks, Will Lego Beach Department of Emergency Services www.crosswinds.net/~hokie (24 years ago, 22-Jun-00, to lugnet.trains)
|
