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Re: Dream rails
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lugnet.trains
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Fri, 8 Nov 2002 22:01:34 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Ben Fleskes writes:
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> [Ben describes all the neat-o custom rails he's made]
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> How did I do this? I'll present on the topic at the Brickswest conference
> in February.
FEBRUARY ?? Geez! While I appreciate wanting a nice live audience for a
public unveiling, couldn't you at least snap a few pics for us and whip up a
brief post? I've been wondering if these kind of mods have been tried
before, and what methods were used -- and then you say you've done it --
multiple times even!
And now I have to wait three months to find out the details! (and possibly
longer -- I won't be there so I'll have to wait for an online description
afterwards)
Throw us a bone or something. Please!
-Greg K
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