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(...) Looks like this event really rocked. I'm guessing that this fest was held at the airport terminal building? I spotted the blue VW badged loco which I assume was a Torsten special. Did I also spot my weirded out adventurer's loco? Very (...) (24 years ago, 30-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Whew. Well for a sec there I thought I wouldn't be able to enter my "poke your eye out with a sharp stick flatcar load"... (...) Based on what we've seen in the mania magazines, I suspect the answer would be "potentially quite a bit". ++Lar (24 years ago, 30-Dec-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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Well seing i am the only 12 year old who actually builds trains for shows, i think i would have a good chance for the 7-12 age group. I highly doubt there are any 12 year olds out there that are as good as people here including me ! (...) Maybe we (...) (24 years ago, 30-Dec-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Yeah, I would be nice if one did not have to give up the copyright for one's design. Additionally, I am guessing that this phrase is fairly standard, but the fine print says, "Winners assume all liability for any injury or damage caused, or (...) (24 years ago, 30-Dec-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thanks, I am reworking the front of the truck and the railings on the truck. The old design had some clearance issues. I'll try to get a picture of the new railings up this weekend, even though the rework isn't done. Chris (24 years ago, 30-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hmm... tempting. Na, 100 bucks isn't enough comp to lose the rights to one of my designs. ++Lar (24 years ago, 30-Dec-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains)
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"Maggie Cambron" <mcambron@pacbell.net> wrote in message news:G6D4HM.IrB@lugnet.com... [ ... snipped ... ] (...) up (...) parts (...) Shop @ Home (on the web anyway) is reporting 4565 as back ordered. Mike - mike_walsh@mindspring.com (24 years ago, 30-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains)
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I received the January Shop at Home catalog today. All of the new LoM sets are shown as are the Mosaic and the new Dragon figure. Probably the biggest news is the Train building contest. Three age groups: 7-12, 13-17, 18+ The winners will have their (...) (24 years ago, 30-Dec-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains)
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(...) I'm sorry, did I say it wasn't? :-) I doooon't THIINK so... You got away with your advocacy *this time* because it WAS relevant. My warning is to preclude you in future should you be tempted during a *non* relevant thread. Hope that helps. (...) (24 years ago, 30-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hey, Chris, I'm a non-train person, but I have to agree with Mike and Larry. If you look around for the next few weeks (especially at places like Target or maybe online toy stores) you should be able to find a cheap 4561 for the track, (...) (24 years ago, 30-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: WORLD RECORDS at Braunschweig Train Event 2000!
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(...) Sorry, no it was just a fan meeting without any contact to offical parties. We are glad, that Lego-Germany seems to get awake and more interested in fan activities at all. (...) Our credit was just the fun we had while doing it. :-) (...) The (...) (24 years ago, 30-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) It was just a joke of a space freak to shock us trainies.... ;-) (...) (URL)...though I have to say that you have a lot of beautiful rolling stock. The (...) Thanks! (...) (URL)-- (...) Best Regards, Ben, HoMa, Jan.K (in the middle of the (...) (24 years ago, 30-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Ben, Where any of these records documented by anyone official such as Guinness or LEGO? I'm not doubting your claims, I would just hope that you get the proper credit for any actual World Records. I really liked the pictures, it's nice to see all (...) (24 years ago, 30-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Very nice! I particularly like the crane- that's a great way to hold up your club's sign. (URL) other favorite here is this big steam engine: (URL) I have to say that you have a lot of beautiful rolling stock. The orange electric, the green (...) (24 years ago, 30-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) At 20-30 of those printed bricks, and the average price running between $50-$100 for the set, well, that's alot of money. Wow. But where's the rest of them? That's going to be a whole lot of rocket boosters! And why? (24 years ago, 29-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) heh-- my fault for not using Senor Winky or Mr Sic;-) (language barriers are in place here so I will give Kai credit for catching my misteak) -John (...) (24 years ago, 29-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi folks, today the 5th LEGO train event was held in Braunschweig (Ben's home-town)!!! We had: - 1. Record: Most identiacal cars: 108 beer-cars (from #2126) pulled by 2 engines with 3 motors togehter - 2. Record: Longest pulled train with only (...) (24 years ago, 29-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) John, do you want to tell him or should I? Dave! (24 years ago, 29-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Well john this isnt your day is it and since i still have a grudge rong is spelled Wrong :Þ (...) (24 years ago, 29-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) First off, the thread is about 8 wide cars, so your 6 thin comments are irrelevant. *I* gratuitously mentioned 14 wide, so there-- you are rong. -John (...) (24 years ago, 29-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains)
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