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Re: Pictures from the NGLTC display at the Georgia LEGO Outlet store
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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 (...) (23 years ago, 31-May-01, to lugnet.trains)

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