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Re: Pictures from the NGLTC display at the Georgia LEGO Outlet store
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Date: 
Sun, 3 Jun 2001 07:11:24 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, John Warren writes:
> In lugnet.trains, Kevin Maynes writes:
> > Nice work!


> The locomotive is a model of an early 20th century american Camelback
> class.....
>     The drive wheels are made from playmobil wheels that I machined down to
> fit lego gauge track.  The inspiration for this idea came from my good email
> friend and master builder from across the pond, Ben Beneke.  Thanks for the
> advice, Ben!  Hope you like the results. :^)

<note much rampant snipping>

I do like what you've got there, rather quite.
What are your thoughts on the cost-effectiveness of re-engineering Playmobil
running gear? Is it really worth it to buy and strip a whole loco? (or do
Playmobil supply scratchbuilding (spare, replacement) parts?)
I'd love to have more information on the process - seeing in further detail
what others have done for steam drivers might save the rest of us (ok, me!)
plenty of costly experimentation. :)
No pressure of course, I mean if it's a royal hassle to tear it down and make
pics, don't go through the trouble. Your call.

Cheers,
KMaynes



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  Re: Pictures from the NGLTC display at the Georgia LEGO Outlet store
 
(...) That UP#3148 is my MOC. Thanks for the compliment. I'm shocked you can actually read the unit number from that photo. Yep, she's built for business. I wanted the front end to look mean and strong. If any minifig gets on the tracks in front of (...) (25 years ago, 31-May-01, to lugnet.trains)

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