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Normally with the NGLTC shows we have three elements to our display areas. First there is the layout itself taking up the majority of the allocated space, then there is the Kids Railway and last we have a couple of information tables (also where our (...) (24 years ago, 4-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.org.us.nclug, lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.trains.org)
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In lugnet.org.us.michlug, John Neal writes: <snip> (...) I can definitely see TLC taking (or at least trying to take) a more active role in the future. Whether they do or not is up to them and how they present it. It could be presented in such a way (...) (24 years ago, 4-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.org.us.nclug, lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) I didn't state what I meant very clearly... when I said a 4561 built per instructions I meant the just the actual train, not the set. The box is enough to show that some track and the controler is included. One lousey ;-) little 4561 running (...) (24 years ago, 4-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.org.us.nclug, lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Harry Potter speculation
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Seems to me that two sets should be obvious for the HP line comin' up this 2001 fall season, Hogwarts School/Castle and the Hogwarts Express/Train. If so what does this mean for the Train line currently running? Would it too, like the Town line, (...) (24 years ago, 4-Jan-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Me either. They already have stepped up efforts in this area. Just ask any of the groups that have gotten support lately. (...) It would be great if TLC had something developed that massed less than the S@H catalog that was targeted to the (...) (24 years ago, 4-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.org.us.nclug, lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) I understand where you are coming from, Eric. We at the GMLTC don't display any stock stuff at all, either. But I think that we (TLC and LTCs) are in this thing together, if not officially. And I won't be surprised if TLC decides to take an (...) (24 years ago, 3-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.org.us.nclug, lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: 4.5 Volt straight track (p/n 3228), different versions ?
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(...) allow hill crests - when attached to the 2x8 plate (sleeper) it allowed them to tilt downwards without reducing greatly the "tightness" of the joint. Dunno if this is actually the reason for it or not... Regards, ROSCO (24 years ago, 3-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Well I just happened to catch this post and because I have a definite opinion on this I thought I would but in. BTW I think this is an unpopular opinion. As to having actual LEGO sets as part of a train show layout I say phooey!!! I could care (...) (24 years ago, 3-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.org.us.nclug, lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: Preparation for SuperTrain 2001
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(...) I also think we should put our time towards more buildings and worry less about function at this point. Function is cool & a bonus, but I'd rather have two static display pieces instead of 1 functional. (...) Hmm. Setup/takedown isn't my big (...) (24 years ago, 3-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: 4.5 Volt straight track (p/n 3228), different versions ?
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(...) No... (...) The old "blue" rail parts and the non-slotted "gray" parts are very different: Both ends of old "blue" track flange is tapered over a length simmilar to that of a 1 stud brick. This tapering (in a vertical direction) is normal (...) (24 years ago, 3-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: New S@H Catalog
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(...) It's the regular prize offered by TLC. "Any LEGO set (up to $100.00 value)", is the standard verbiage. I don't recall if that's the way this one is written or not. But I agree, they could definitely offer better prizes. Especially in the 18+ (...) (24 years ago, 3-Jan-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Troublesome, yes. Impossible...no. Christopher Masi (I think it was he) did sloping grilles on one of his diesels. It uses two 1x2 inverse slopes, two grille tiles, a 1x2 to 1x4 bracket and a hinge (or hinges). Perhaps he could provide a URL. (...) (24 years ago, 3-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I agree, any blue rail set has pieces like this... I always thought that the non-slotted rails in 6761 were the same design, maybe even same molds, as the earlier blue rails that did not clip on to the ties. However, I never checked the (...) (24 years ago, 3-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Secret surprise?? If you mean the "future of LEGO trains", you'll have to wait for Mr. Justus to make his announcement. AFAIK he won't be in Calgary, but it would be cool if he were to visit. :-) (...) It can still be a great non-functioning (...) (24 years ago, 3-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.trains.org)
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kai brodersen <cbrodersen@mediaone.net> wrote in message news:G6Lsvn.FFA@lugnet.com... (...) Yeah, I think I saw that. Its not 100% clear by the picture, but with close examination it implies that. Could you take some more detailed shots of the HO (...) (24 years ago, 3-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: I am new to track designer - help!
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Hi! For the gas station plates, see my registry on Brickshelf.com (URL) also old police station plates, fire station plates, etc. I've used Paint (Paintbrush) to customise the plates doing a copy/paste for TD to Paint. Do another copy/paste from (...) (24 years ago, 3-Jan-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: My Latest MOC-- a Chateau
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(...) days. I have to give some credit to (blame;) Steve Demlow, who built a beautiful replica (Steve, care to chime in?:-) of a building last year (but hasn't posted pics). After seeing that and after having visited Miniland, I have become very (...) (24 years ago, 3-Jan-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: Will Champman's Page is gone?
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(...) Moved to: (URL) the LUGNET addy could also get changed? James P (24 years ago, 3-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: My Latest MOC-- a Chateau
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Hi John, Great work! I laughed when I saw it - it reminded me of a building I threw together in November: (URL) kind of architecture, only you've got me completely outclassed :) Brilliant work - I hope you don't mind if I steal a few pages from your (...) (24 years ago, 3-Jan-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: My Latest MOC-- a Chateau
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(...) I did no such thing! Killing Lugnet would cut off half of my web-surfing. I was wondering about what happened, though. I hit Post and the browser appeared to do nothing for like 5 minutes. Having suffered from multiple post syndrome in the (...) (24 years ago, 3-Jan-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.trains.org)
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