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In lugnet.trains, John Gerlach writes:>There are also some links to the full- sized images (from my 3.3megapixel (...) Don't give away all the secrets... I rather enjoy seeing the rest of the world struggle to catch up with the GMLTC! (22 years ago, 4-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi, My brickshelf folder of the late in the year 2002 Hattersheim meeting is now public: (URL) Ben mentioned: It was a very successful meeting with lots of great models and we had lot of fun. A fantastic self-organized buffet (each guest added a (...) (22 years ago, 4-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 4534 Lego Express - Does it include REGULATOR?
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(...) Aaron, It does come with a speed regulator. I thought the same thing about the price. That original price is the sum of the components (they are not packaged as seperate items but these are what you get): #KT205 Large engine: w/ tender = (...) (22 years ago, 4-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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This is the train I see at Target. It is not obvious to me if the det includes the SPEED REGULATOR or not(?) At full price this set seems way to expensive. (22 years ago, 3-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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I spent several more hours playing with this yesterday. Changed the top of the boiler to use the 2x6 'train' roof bricks, this allows a nice smooth tiled top. I also got a pretty good start on the tender, but I'm still waiting for pieces. (The (...) (22 years ago, 3-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 4-6-6-4 "Challenger" (in progress!)
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John- That challenger is looking really nice with those siver hubs. And I really like your use of the cam piece inside the wheel - I think I may have to do that myself. :) (...) Josh- For your 2-10-0 you may want to try using inverted hammers as (...) (22 years ago, 3-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | My first kit, soon to be released
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Coming soon, a mini-tank waggon based on the 1252 Shell® promotional tanker truck. (URL) will be four studs wide by ten studs long, and be mounted on a two-axle chassis. This little model is so simple to assemble that printed instructions are not (...) (22 years ago, 3-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 10017 Mini-Hopper
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(...) It's interesting how two people can take divergent paths when it comes to their ideas for making a set smaller while still preserving the overall effect. I'm waiting for more tan slopes and 6×12 plates so I can remove those clumsy tie rods (...) (22 years ago, 3-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | NSW 40 Class...revamped yet again!
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Here it is once more, but in an even more attractive red and light gray livery (as well as makng a few refinements such as lowering the hoods to achieve that classic ALCO outline) (URL) to it's hollow construction and use of a single 9V motor, it is (...) (22 years ago, 3-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: the perfect way to sell lego trains
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Before anyone reads...please take note that my comments only pertain to the US market, as I am unfamiliar with availabilty of particular sets outside the USA. Also to consider, some of the larger toy stores aren't really interested in providing all (...) (22 years ago, 31-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.dear-lego)
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| | Re: 10017 Mini-Hopper
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(...) Very nice, Harvey and Mark. I must agree that bigger is never necessarily better. Although it's nice to see a long line of rolling stock on a track, I personally prefer cars that are 16 studs or less. This allows to make fixed axle cars, and (...) (22 years ago, 2-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Your trains are colorful and excellently rendered. Who says 'bigger is better' is best? I like strings of smaller waggons as they have more of a dramatic effect. Don't let the building stop now, -Harvey (22 years ago, 2-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thank you Steven for clearing this up. Upon doing some quick math with the latest SAH catalog; the above mentioned kit is actually better than it appears. One each of #10020, #10022, #10025, a 9VSR and a the two boxes of curve rails needed for (...) (22 years ago, 2-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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Interesting, I came up with a similar design last year, (URL) is literally half of 10017. Mark "Harvey Henkelman" <Ferroequus@webtv.net> wrote in message news:H83nMp.Mr2@lugnet.com... (...) only (...) 10017 (...) in (...) (22 years ago, 2-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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Due to the small size of my living arrangment, my goal is to include only four-wheeled waggons on my layout. Unable to give up the beautiful 10017 hopper, I shrunk the design to the two-axle version seen here... (URL) keeps the exact same opening (...) (22 years ago, 2-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) The motor is included with the Santa Fe Starter kit. From LEGO Shop at Home: Kit includes: #10020 Santa Fe Super Chief Engine #10025 Santa Fe Cars Set I (Build Mail Car OR Baggage Car) #10022 Santa Fe Cars Set II (Build Dining Car, Observation (...) (22 years ago, 2-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) There is now another folder public with 'only' Rheingold-train pictures: (URL) Rheingold letters and the fine golden lines are stickers made by another AFOL named Zany, who owns a print shop. Regards, Ben P.s.: my gallery is now free for (...) (22 years ago, 2-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.de)
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| | Re: A couple of new MOCs & site update
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In lugnet.trains, Christopher Masi writes (in part): (...) Agreed. B&M was one of the few roads to use blue cabooses. (Conrail being another, I think, and I am sure there are others) So blue B&M rolling stock is a natural fit! (I don't have a (...) (22 years ago, 2-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 4-6-6-4 "Challenger" (in progress!)
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(...) Glad to hear you like it. I'll be working on it some more tomorrow, I'll try to take some more pictures showing the linkages and guide wheels. I *think* the same idea will work for four drive wheels in a row, I'll try it out and see what (...) (22 years ago, 2-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: A couple of new MOCs & site update
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(...) I wasn't trying to imply anyting about the quality of any of the sets. I think all three are top notch. The thing I find especially pleasing is the color scheme. To me the white highlighted blue engine and caboose around the blue car with the (...) (22 years ago, 2-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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