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(...) I also agree with Larry, and the steering wheel is actually the parking brake wheel (to prevent runaways on sidings and in hump yards). For those who are into the technical aspects of EMD's GP-15 model, here they are (this is something I love (...) (24 years ago, 28-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Union Pacific GP-15 by Brian Stokes
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(...) Same for me. I like it. I agree with everything Larry said. The one thing I wonder about is the steering wheel in the nose hood. Thanks for sharing that cool model! Chris (24 years ago, 28-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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The main reason for the 5/8 was so that I could attach folding metal legs to the bottom. I did the bolt on legs for a year and they just got to be too much. They took to long to set up and tear down, plus they ate up a ton of space in the van. I (...) (24 years ago, 28-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I think I like it! There are some very nice touches here. How well do the trucks swivel, and do you have trouble with those body mounted couplers not adhering to truck mounted couplers on cars being pulled? I'm not sure what to think of the (...) (24 years ago, 28-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Canadian Trains in Berkeley? Mooo!
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(...) can come without using stickers or tape, I expect. I think there's merit in spacing the windows farther apart the way you do (I tend to go with them tight). The flag containers, were those at the PNLTC GBoWR show? ++Lar (24 years ago, 28-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) layout that resides in his living room. I don't think the foam will stand (...) crack 1" foam by putting too much weight on it. It's _very_ easy to put a hand through 1/4" beadboard, especially when one falls, and the layout ends up under you (...) (24 years ago, 28-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) They are definitely longer than mine :)/ I've fired off my stuff to Steve, including the FP loco. I didn't get to fitting a fuel tank to it (I haven't yet come up with a good way to make one...), but it was finished apart from that. It too (...) (24 years ago, 28-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(Brian Stokes is posting this message using Brad's computer) This is a GP-15 in the Union Pacific color scheme. You can find pictures on Brickshelf on the link below. (URL) was built around a month ago and took about 5 hours. A neat aspect of the (...) (24 years ago, 27-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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(...) Also, I loved your pictures of the LRC. Those are awesome shots! I've always thought the LRC is North America's most aesthetically pleasing train. The nose is so wonderful! I really wonder if it would translate well into LEGO. Don't forget to (...) (24 years ago, 27-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 'Article from Tommorow' < Warning Speculative!!>
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(...) at: (URL) their homepage, click on "Get Started Now"-link in the top-right corner of this page. Read the page you are transferred to obtain some background information, then proceed by clicking the "New User"-link at the bottom of the page, (...) (24 years ago, 27-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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