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Hi Ben, nice to see your latest train station!! Again, you've done a great job! Why didn't you use one of the numerus railway cranes to build up the building?? And what does the station look like from the other site? Is it open, to play inside? (...) (24 years ago, 6-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) here: (...) Thats a great station! I would love to see it with tan bricks instead of yellow. Maybe LEGO will start to sell the tan bricks in the bulk packs. Hello? Lego? Hint, Hint, Hint... It is October & LEGO promised more bulk packs.... (...) (24 years ago, 6-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Details will follow on Sunday evening. (...) The building is locatet at "Nordstraße" just 400 meters north of the Universities old main buildings and it belongs now to the "Stadtwerke" (local energie supplier). Regards, Ben (24 years ago, 6-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) here: (...) Very nice job, Ben. I especially like your detail work around the windows and would like to see some close-up pictures of those areas when you get a chance. Where is this building located in Braunschweig? I've only been to the (...) (24 years ago, 6-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi all, I have built a new train station after the old - now not longer used - station building of my hometown Braunschweig. Pictures of the model as well as one of the real building are to be found here: (URL) pictures are not that perfect, but (...) (24 years ago, 6-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, lugnet.town, lugnet.build) !
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(...) here again: great model Holger! I think we all look forward to see more of your highly detailed creations. If your first attempt was such successful, how will your MOCs be, when you are better trained? "Leg Godt!" Ben (24 years ago, 6-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
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In lugnet.trains, Kevin Maynes writes: <snip>...surely SOMEBODY will build something that needs lifting? ;^) (...) Well, I designed a nifty transformer in dark gray. It just barely fits a lowboy. Maybe I can twist Tom Rafert's arm into loading some (...) (24 years ago, 6-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi Holger, (...) "Gottwald" (...) Brilliant! Now that is a fine looking piece of hardware. (...) I can hardly wait! (...) I'd very much like to see more pictures, with the crane in various positions of use. So far though I like it very much, (...) (24 years ago, 5-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Larry, I read your post stating that your coming over again to work on another = project and that you'll be in the Docklands area? I don't work far from Docklands (London) and wondered if you would like = to buy a Cybermaster set? I know you were (...) (24 years ago, 5-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) model, (...) These photos you've pointed out show nice control cab details, such as the side-mounted horns. Thanks! later, James Mathis (24 years ago, 5-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) (Marv Alpert voice) Yyyyyyyyesss!! Yyyyyessss!! HUUUUGE thumbs-up from this Space fan!!! Very cool, very cool!! --Todd (24 years ago, 5-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi all, my first MOC is online!! See pictures on my brichshelf gallery on (URL) build a 8-wide telescope-railway crane by the German Crane Company "Gottwald" from Duesseldorf. The original will lift 100 tons!! The LEGO model contains following (...) (24 years ago, 5-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains) !
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* Larry Pieniazek (lpieniazek@mercator.com) [000929 20:00]: (...) More photos here: (URL) up tho good work. :) Ciao! (24 years ago, 5-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Or use a fancy capacitive plate: cut the foil into the shape of, say, a hand or a Christmas tree. (...) It may take a little tweaking to get the size of the antenna right, but it should be pretty solid once you do. Make sure you test with (...) (24 years ago, 5-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Just thinking : might a cool use for Mindstorms and the RCX, have two light sensor bricks facing out of the window and then respond only to quick light intensity changes, to account for day and night time illumination. And use the third sensor input (...) (24 years ago, 5-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) get (...) old (...) I heartily agree with you, we're in this to have fun. Not to 'count rivets' as some in the NMRA do. This is one of the reasons I had left the NMRA in the first place-Harvey (24 years ago, 5-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) My inclination is that 4 diameter is acceptable. While we certainly should use all available parts for more accurate models, ultimately we are working in a medium which will always have a toy-like appearance, especially if we want to populate (...) (24 years ago, 5-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Omigod. I don't even want to *think* about it. Of course the reverse also applies... literally :-) Kevin ---...--- Personal Lego Web page: (URL) Park: Limited edition kit (URL) Kits & Custom Lego models: (URL) (24 years ago, 5-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) What about the Mindstorms Vision Command? That would be a nearly 'all Lego' solution - other than the pc required to run the software... ;-) I've got one, but I haven't played with it yet. I'm sure the other GMLTC members will find many (...) (24 years ago, 5-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Not sure I parsed this one correctly. They seem "cute". Kind of small, and could use some detailing like railings, ladders, discharge valving, etc. BUt a good start. Question for the group, should a tank like this be 4 diameter or 6. For a 6 (...) (24 years ago, 5-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thanks for digging that list up. I'd say the Lefties are in large part (but not all, Sweden the ex and Japan being notable exceptions) former colonies or at least Commonwealth countries. (Canada being the large exception but think of how (...) (24 years ago, 5-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.loc.nz, lugnet.trains)
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Well everybody, I'm back once more with a new pic. Check out my tank cars at (URL) . As you can tell, they are pretty simple and not all that awesome like that 8-wide crane car I saw earlier(kudos to the guy who made that), but since I had no round (...) (24 years ago, 5-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
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I landed a contract to build a holiday-themed train display for a local department store. Woo-hoo! [sound both the train and I are making] What I'm looking for is an activation switch such that, when mounted on the __inside__ of the glass window, (...) (24 years ago, 4-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I had the Dremel out 2 nights ago, along with the Jewler's hacksaw, and the small soldering iron. I now have a few more 1/2 straights (and I need them all...) I wish Lego would make a pack with 4, 8, 12 long pieces..perhaps 3,4,8 (...) (24 years ago, 4-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Sounds like a circuitous solution to simply slicing straights! <g,d &r> -John (...) (24 years ago, 4-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
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I have just been designing a layout for a train show (in Scotland) and noticed some interesting track geometry. Two curves placed together to give an "S" or reverse curve take up the same dimensions as two straights one at 0 degrees and the other at (...) (24 years ago, 4-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Gianluca, I think you have given my the 8 wide bug. They are so gorgeous. Especially the panoramic. The detail is wonderful. Steve Martin (#57) (...) (24 years ago, 4-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
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YES, i LOVE the train wagon crane! More pics, more pics! (...) (24 years ago, 4-Oct-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains)
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(...) (24 years ago, 4-Oct-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains)
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(...) shudder...that possibility had not occurred to me. (...) (24 years ago, 4-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) The new DUPLO sets could indicate the LEGO thinks the target market for train sets is 2-to-5. If that's so, then System Train is doomed. If TLG continues at their current level of producing new System Train stuff, I'll be happy. I'll be even (...) (24 years ago, 4-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
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"Larry Pieniazek" <lpieniazek@mercator.com> wrote in message news:G1vot7.JA3@lugnet.com... (...) a 6 (...) sure (...) Currently my (...) I think a crane would be a great kit! I've been inspired by Ben's 6 wide crane but I currently don't have the (...) (24 years ago, 4-Oct-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains)
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Gianluca, Wow, that's a nice crane! Have we all gone 'crane happy' as of late? I count at least three of us working on them recently. :) I see a bunch of knobs on the backside of yours, do these control movement? I've been working on a model of a (...) (24 years ago, 4-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
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O, wow... Gianluca, your EuroCity Express train is gorgeous. I love the skirting about the wheels on the locomotives. It looks like the wheels and the skirting pivot together. Is that true? If so, the skirting fits flush with the central (...) (24 years ago, 4-Oct-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Are cranes something people are interested in? I could probably design up a 6 wide version of a wrecker crane and boom car if there was interest... not sure I can top Gianluca if I stick to 6 wide, that crane is awesome... Currently my next (...) (24 years ago, 3-Oct-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains)
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(...) The one I have seen on shelves has been the one with the soccer ball (with the exclusion of the LEGO Imagination Center). So for most people they the non-soccer ball bus set are S@H only. Each version runs the same price.... Mike (24 years ago, 3-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.general)
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I am really impressed by the Saabs and the Ferraris - unbelievable that you've managed to capture the look of the vehicles in the restrictions of 4-wide scaling. The Citroen Van looks really good as well, the grey colouring and textured sides (...) (24 years ago, 3-Oct-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains)
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(...) You can still buy 4561 and 4565 in regular retail stores (for 4561 only I think), or through the Shop at Home catalog. Since you can still get them, and since LEGO has not publicly stated that they are no longer making 9v trains (or did I miss (...) (24 years ago, 3-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) Aren't all the 9v sets discontinued also? KL (24 years ago, 3-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) Mr. Watson, As you may well know, the 4.5 and 12V sets are no longer offered by LEGO. 9V sets are by far the most reliable, but LEGO could have been more imaginative in designing these sets (the popular notion is that LEGO 'juniorized' the 9V (...) (24 years ago, 3-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) I'll say! Those models are very impressive...looks like I'll have to make some more little vehicles...I especially liked the 5 wide Testarossa (because it's 5 wide :) and the crane because of the sheer amount of detail... --Bram Bram Lambrecht (...) (24 years ago, 3-Oct-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Bite your Teutonic tongue, Ben-- it is great *because* it is 8 wide. I'm kidding, but I'm serious, too. You simply can't make those models like that (shrouding the trucks on the engines, for instance) in 6 wide. And to Gianluca-- bravo! You (...) (24 years ago, 3-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Jonathan (24 years ago, 3-Oct-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains)
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(...) recognisable :-) I really like the Citroen Van! (...) pictures of it! -- Frank Buiting Visit the LEGO Lexicon: (URL) (24 years ago, 3-Oct-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains)
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(...) I'm amazed how fast you bring out new stuff online! And even more I was amazed about your beautiful crane waggon in 8-wide. One of the best train creations I have ever seen (if it only was 6-wide).... Leg Godt! Ben (24 years ago, 3-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Great job on those vehicles; you've really managed to capture the spirit of each one. As much as possible using 4 and 5 wides. Especially the whale tail for the 911. I think Bram has some competition! Mark W (24 years ago, 3-Oct-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains)
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Hi all, I've put some new pics on brickshelf: Town creations: (URL) creations: (URL) You Yahoo!? Il tuo indirizzo gratis e per sempre @yahoo.it su (URL) (24 years ago, 3-Oct-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains) !
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(...) busses. (...) soccerball/football? I (...) Ah! But do the four sets mentioned above still cost $20? That'd be a shame. Also, are they available @ retail outlets or only through S@H? I've only seen 3411 on the shelves. Dave! (24 years ago, 3-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.general)
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(...) The soccer ball comes with 3411, which is a different set from the above 4 busses. (24 years ago, 3-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.general)
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(...) Advice about collecting? Are you a collector or a builder or both? (...) Depends on personal preference. Some like 9V some 12, some 4.5 My advice is decide what you like and focus on that. Don't ask others for what you ought to like, that is (...) (24 years ago, 3-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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taka a look at www.lego.com and find the catalog.... secondly the 4565 is still availble, ask someone from the list, if a local shop has it, they migth sent it to you. I found it here in Amersfoort in the weekend. Other sets can be bought here or on (...) (24 years ago, 3-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) My thinking is collect all of them, 4.5, 9, and 12v. Buy the ones you like and skip the ones you don't. If you do collect different types of trains you may want to run them on the same track. If that is the case, and for me it is, then you may (...) (24 years ago, 3-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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Hello everyone, I am wanting to start collecting trains. I am looking for some advice. Which is the best? What are the pros & cons of each type? 4.5v, 9v, & 12v. ---...--- This is what I already have: 107 - 4.5v Motor & Battery Box (URL) - 12v (...) (24 years ago, 3-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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You guys could always "go plywood" for the crowds. ;) d/PNLTC In lugnet.trains, <snip> (...) (24 years ago, 3-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I know that the 9v line has been the orphaned theme for a while, but with such a huge amount of activity in the Duplo 4.5v line up it seems nuts that LEGO wouldn't be reinvesting in the train theme in general. Also, over the years LEGO seems (...) (24 years ago, 3-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) If he posts nicely to .bst, he can get one for $15 or so...I'm quite sure. As for 4565, I know it went on sale for less than $100 at ZB, so perhaps asking nicely in .bst might get a response for one less than the 130 from S@H. James (24 years ago, 2-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
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In lugnet.trains, Cary Clark writes: <snipped the comments about motor location and ball-socket connector> (...) (URL) qualifying statements: 1. first off, I've been really bummed for about 6 months: I've lost my Airport Shuttle monorail motor and (...) (24 years ago, 2-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Brickwise says that this is still available from zanybrainy.com for $16. Ran (24 years ago, 2-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Beg to differ. I feel that if there is any NG that is being monitored by TLC, it's there, as evidenced by Brad's occasional posts. I'm hoping that someone at TLC reads these posts and reacts to them, but expecting them to monitor every theme (...) (24 years ago, 2-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I don't think this set comes with a transformer however. If you want to the greatest selection of currently available train sets call LEGO S@H and request a current catalog (800) 835-4386 (S@H direct). All of the current train sets and (...) (24 years ago, 2-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
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There are currently two different trains- 4561 Railway Express (Blue Turbo in Europe, far cooler name) Description: Mainly blue & white passenger train. Pitiful small engine. There is a nice passenger car with a mini movie theatre, and a similar car (...) (24 years ago, 2-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
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[snipped lugnet.lego.direct, 'cause this is off-topic for there] (...) (I'm not sure about '95, the Guide says 4565 is from 1996. Anyway...) Evidence to support: in the Fall 2000 US S@H catalog, the 4565 Freight & Crane Railway gets about 1.25 pages (...) (24 years ago, 2-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
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"Frank Filz" <ffilz@mindspring.com> wrote in message news:G1rx8v.Gu@lugnet.com... (...) be (...) which (...) the (...) well, (...) slip (...) Actually, it looks better to put the train car with the battery box up front next to the motor, followed by (...) (24 years ago, 2-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Take a look at post 6875 in trains. for a previous look at this question. That's the best I can currently offer...although I don't know if 4565 is still availabe from S@H. James (24 years ago, 2-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) It is speculation at this point based upon info from this post: (URL) , and from the observation that minimal effort is being put into the 9 volt line. It appears to me at least that the 9 volt line has been riding the coattails of sets (...) (24 years ago, 2-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.lego.direct)
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Hi, I just joined the list and have a few beginner questions on LEGO trains. First, what sets are currently available? Ideally a sets that come with track, trains, transformer, etc. Basically something to get started with. Where is a good place to (...) (24 years ago, 2-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Oops-- I guess that's what I get for posting before reading on, J-1. At least I got the "story" correct;-) -J-2 (...) (24 years ago, 2-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Mitch- You are indeed correct that we (the GMLTC) are "between layouts" and are currently without *any* layout. We are in the process of sorting back the bricks from the "old" layout and are beginning to plan out the "new" one. We hope to debut the (...) (24 years ago, 2-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) more (...) Mine is complete :)...and I have had it since I was 5-6 years old. (mind you, I haven't had it together for quite a while...I just know I have all the bits to go with it...except the black frame plate has a 2nd one glued on top, (...) (24 years ago, 2-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) 7760, (...) Gah gah gah... people willing to deface 7710 doors? I guess since blue doors are just plain hard to find, I can understand this. I know I'd love to get more 7710 doors (I've got one set of doors and windows and a few other parts (...) (24 years ago, 2-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.general)
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(...) I just tried it. It worked ok for me. Still, it is kind of boring even when it is working. You could simulate this with out too much trouble and no one would know the difference. Steve (24 years ago, 2-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) The 7710 Push Train contains blue doors with yellow bottom. The base color is blue, though, so if you know how to remove paint you can get a pair of blue doors out of these (I would never do this with a good pair of doors, but I do have one (...) (24 years ago, 2-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.general)
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John Neal wrote in message <39D6E68E.DFB8BEE8@u...st.net>... (...) hope--that (...) line (...) enthusiasts (...) exceed (...) something (...) How do we know that they are abandoning the 9V line? What do you think is the possibility that they will (...) (24 years ago, 2-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) No GMLTC @ GATS this year. We're in the process of dismantling our current layout, and sketching plans for the next layout. We probably won't start construction for another month or so, since we've still got a LOT of sorting to do! Our (...) (24 years ago, 2-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Is there anyway to get these without that ridiculous soccerball/football? I have no use whatsoever for them, but they seem to have added about $8 to the price. Dave! (24 years ago, 2-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.general)
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Does anyone know if there will be any Lego train stuff at GATS in St. Paul MN this weekend? I seem to recall that the GMLTC might be 'between layouts' right now - is this still true? (24 years ago, 2-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Four black train doors - 5542 Black Thunder Model Team Helicopter 1998 - still available? One red train door - 5571 Gian Truck/'Black Cat' 1996 - still available? Two white train doors - 5561 Big Foot 4x4 1997 - still available? These are the (...) (24 years ago, 2-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.general)
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This is the first time I've noticed the unique coupler design. Chain driven with selected gear ratio- very clever! I love it. Took the time to download the movie- It's a "block-buster"! ;-) Thanks! later, James Mathis (...) (24 years ago, 2-Oct-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains)
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Hello fellow Lugnetters I have recently been looking at the new soccer/football sets; the team busses. Set numbers 3404, 3405, 3406, 3407 These sets each have 7 train windows & are therefore great for parts. What do people think of these sets for (...) (24 years ago, 2-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.general)
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Hey all, Here's some pics of what we've been up to this weekend. Tom Cook, Jennifer and I were thinking of how to share a single line of track (like a bridge, say) with multiple trains... We came up with this solution, that allows a span of track to (...) (24 years ago, 2-Oct-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains) !!
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| | Re: monorail follies
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(...) If you are willing to only run the train in one direction, the trick would be to push one car and tow three. Of course it puts the motor off center which will look funny (but then, to some extent, in any more than two car train, the motor will (...) (24 years ago, 1-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: monorail follies
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In lugnet.trains, Cary Clark writes: <snipped construction comments> (...) I really like your idea of the hinge-panels to cover the monorail motor. Coverings to the monorail motor are a very challenging task. Good idea. I'd never thought of turning (...) (24 years ago, 1-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Are the new Duplo trains a sign?
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I really like the new fronts on these trains, I wonder if they could be incorporated into a LEGO train? Of course they would have to be a bit wider than 6wide, hmmmm how wide would they be.... John? -- James J. Trobaugh North Georgia LEGO Train Club (...) (24 years ago, 1-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) That would be great and that is my hope as well. My fear is that the mediocrity of recent 9 volt set designs reflects just the opposite. I see no vision, no master plan, no desire other than to put out junk. But even the *junkiest* set would (...) (24 years ago, 1-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.lego.direct)
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Well, I saw the duplo freight train ( (URL) ) in the S@H catalogue, but today I saw the new Duplo passenger train ( (URL) ) in TRU. I was impressed by the freight train, and I am equally impressed by the passenger train. So, a thought pops into my (...) (24 years ago, 1-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Inspired by Mike Walsh and others, I decided to make a four car monorail. I left my Airport Shuttle alone -- which turned out to be a really good idea -- and created a clone in black with a yellow stripe, dictated mostly by the color of my available (...) (24 years ago, 1-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: So who wants to update Track Designer?
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(...) Obviously Buchannan has some pull withing the media. He is a career columnist, pundit and talk show host. Plus, tv execs know there will be big fireworks with Hitl^H^H^H Buchannan there. KL (24 years ago, 1-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Gondola Prototype. Looking for opinions
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(...) works pretty well, if he is in a good mood or if he is very sleepy. Chris (24 years ago, 30-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) My list is with the NGLTC individual who took over MB's Train Depot site. However the general ideas in it where. -Link to exsiting L-CAD programs. - Use LCAD Parts libary of baseplates instead of set numbers? - Automatic Layout generation. Not (...) (24 years ago, 30-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) That's cool, things have been a bit slow at work and I'll have some time to work on it. Is there a list of suggestions somewhere ? Leonardo (24 years ago, 30-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains)
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<snip> (...) Thanks if he would only come... (...) Well yes *but* all the ones I have are red which doesn't look good with blue (or brown which I am trying to do this in). They also doesn't jive with the length of my cars. (...) Yes but so far I (...) (24 years ago, 30-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) The train base plates will let you hide the tops of the wheelsets. Just my two cents, Chris P.S. I should mention that the gondola looks very cool. (24 years ago, 30-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) He's got my vote. ++Lar Harry Brown 1.6%... Buchanan .6% (but who gets on Meet The Press sunday?) (24 years ago, 30-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: New Sketches/Photos up
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(...) funny, MY Marklin catalog shows only the end 2 units with bogies, the center three are one axle per end. (URL) then click on featured model, DB cargo sprinter (this link may not work forever) ++Lar (24 years ago, 30-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains)
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The Cargo Sprinter, yet another model I've had my eye on (the Beyer-Garrett is the other). In my Marklin catalog it show the flatbed with bogies. I'll try to remember to scan tonight and add to Brickshelf. BTW I figued I'd build 6 or 5 wide (...) (24 years ago, 29-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) If Leonardo has the willingness and ability and the time, then he would seem to be the man for the job. I think a good chunk of us here have the first two - it's the available time that is the hard one. :-) SRC (24 years ago, 29-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I did the NGLTC tables, but the thing about Track Designer is that you can't export/import single elements, its all or nothing. Maybe who ever updates it can add that feature. jt (24 years ago, 29-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains)
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