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Hi, I'm new to train building and I'm currently working on an 8-wide two level passenger train. I'm using the 6 x 34 baseplate from the set 4561. By the looks of my train car, it seems a bit short. I would like to add more length to it. How is the (...) (23 years ago, 28-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains)
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Why don't you make them of technic plates and normal plates? That is easier and you can design them as you want. This is the most commen thing to do I think. I build 7-wide and have to make my baseplates of plates. Just take some time and look at (...) (23 years ago, 29-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I have to agree with Sonnich. Most 8-widers seem to avoid train baseplates. I have not been able to work a train baseplate into any of my designs yet. Go with plate and technic plates and you can build to what ever dimensions you wish. Chris (23 years ago, 30-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Plates and technic plates are the great, and I agree they are likely the best way to go. But don't forget about the standard train baseplates. You just * might* find a use for one in an 8-wide creation; I did for my German DB 212 locomotive. (...) (23 years ago, 30-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Oh, sure, _you_ can find a way to use one, but I am just a simple man building simple models :) Actually, I responded because I noticed that there is a lot more happening on the bottom of that engine than I noticed before. I don't normally (...) (23 years ago, 30-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Chris, Have a look here for what formed the foundation of my DB 212 locomotive and the non-powered wheels: (URL) side skirting hangs one plate lower than the bottom of the 6x28 train baseplate (which, by the way should be the newer train plate (...) (23 years ago, 1-Oct-01, to lugnet.trains)
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