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| (...) That was my initial thought, but in the photos, the curvature of the arch appears to vary, (hence it couldn't be curved rails) but it must just be an optical illusion from the lens curvature. As for arches, James Trobaugh's and Reinhard "Ben" (...) (24 years ago, 9-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| (...) But, you see...there is already a 1/2" scale. In fact, there are 2 widely modeled 1/2" scale's (LGB, and 1/2" scale/2.5" gauge) So, it would confuse the issue. I think Lego gauge is best, since it does fit all (offical) lego trains ever made. (...) (24 years ago, 9-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| Larry Pieniazek wrote: <snipped> (...) Speaking of civil engineering, the American Society of Civil Engineers produces a 'Bridges' calender every year that features some very interesting and unique bridges. I have the 1999 and 2000 ones and I have (...) (24 years ago, 9-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| (...) So we could call it "1/2 gauge". :-) /Eric McC/ (24 years ago, 9-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| I wanted to say we don't "kit-bash" but "scratch" build, but I have seen modified Metroliners, Train Stations.... so, we do both! As for guage, I tell the story that "L" guage was determined by the original LEGO wheel set back in the 1960's. The (...) (24 years ago, 9-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains)
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