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Hi John, Nice Hogwarts Express. Looks great with the coupling rods/drive rods. I too have Ben's excellent wheels but am struggling to make these connections with six drivers and accomodate the necessary articulation to get round the sharp curves, (...) (21 years ago, 16-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: NGLTC NMRA Piedmont Division show pictures
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Hey, I had a GREAT time sunday and there was quite a large crowd. "At the end of the show we found out that one of our conductors had deserted L-gauge and change over to another scale: (URL) LOL! I find that very funny because the man who built that (...) (21 years ago, 16-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains)
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This past weekend the North Georgia LEGO Train Club (NGLTC) participated in the local NMRA Piedmont Division train show in Cobb County Georgia. This is the 4th year we have been invited to show at this event. It is a much smaller event than we (...) (21 years ago, 16-Mar-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Spamcake Diner™ Car (New)
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Hi John! thanks for sharing this great MOC (with little Schleim but much character)! Probably everybody thinking 8-wide thought of using (URL) this part> in grey for a trainroof. But you realised it. And a lovely color-sheme on the car and great (...) (21 years ago, 15-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | GtwLUG to show at GATS on 20-21 March
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This weekend March 20th and 21st GtwLUG (Gateway LEGO® Users Group) will be at the GATS show in Collinsville, IL (URL) GATS Calendar page> from 11:00 to 5:00 both days. Admission is $7 for adults, kids under 12 are free. Our layout is the same size (...) (21 years ago, 15-Mar-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: 8-wide "Hogwart's Express" using Big Ben wheels
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(...) (snip the image because I'm on my dial-up connection!) (...) Yea, and all it took was for someone (Thanks, Ben!) to design, mold and sell their own train wheels! The technic axle is attached to this (URL) piece>, it's a bit hard to find. I've (...) (21 years ago, 15-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | I need your help... and info!
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(Note: please trim newsgroups on reply) All, As you know, I work both with you and with colleagues inside the LEGO Company. My efforts internally include a large bit of "training and introduction" about AFOLs. Projects like the "AFOLs" comic are (...) (21 years ago, 15-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.publish, lugnet.space, lugnet.trains, lugnet.lego.announce, FTX) !!
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(...) To John, I really like the way that you have built the boiler !It's Round ! I hope you don't mind if I borrow that Boiler design. Nothing wrong with 9 wides ! Thanks , Teunis. (21 years ago, 15-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) FINALY a steam engine with drive rods! ondrew (21 years ago, 15-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Spamcake Diner™ Car (New)
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(...) Sweeeeet Although simple in appearance it really looks great. I think the length of the model helps it a lot. The trucks however are the jewel of the model. (URL) Well done! OnDrew p.s. I hope you don’t mind me barrowing the truck design =) (21 years ago, 15-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Report: Sandgate Model Train & Hobby Show (Brisbane)
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Hello all, Saturday and Sunday saw the BLTG (Brisbane Lego Train Group), at the Sandgate Model Train and Hobby Show. Gary, Ken, and Aaron went allong on Friday night to setup the track and tables. On Saturday the day was busyr than expected, but we (...) (21 years ago, 15-Mar-04, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.trains)
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So I got some wheels from Ben Fleskes, and knew I had to build a version of the "Hogwart's Express" from the Harry Potter movies. There's only four pictures in the (URL) folder>, here is a preview image: (URL) The boiler is build from a whole bunch (...) (21 years ago, 15-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Spamcake Diner™ Car (New)
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(...) It's beauuuuutiful! (...) Spamcake on rails .. the only way to go. -Tom McD. (21 years ago, 14-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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I have been collecting (URL) this part> in gray for about 5 years now-- it has only appeared in 1 set in gray, back in 1998 ((URL) Set 5542>) Anyway, I finally decided what to do with those I had accumulated, and here it is-- my Spamcake Diner™ Car: (...) (21 years ago, 14-Mar-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Challenger 4-6-6-4
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Hi! I have posted some pics on Brickshelf of my new train. The Challenger 4-6-6-4 locovotiv in black painting. Have a look if you want: (URL) I also put up some better pics of my Danish S-class locomotiv: (URL) Henrik (21 years ago, 14-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Shaun Sullivan's "Steaming" Dry Iced 4-8-4 Northern
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Hey, Shaun, How is your dry iced model of the 4-8-4 Northern Coming? Perhaps you already finished it but I missed the photos? Well anyway, just curious:) Build Well, Erik Bush (21 years ago, 14-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: PDX / LTC container swap
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(...) Hello All ! I have built all of the LTC containers , for which I got stickers for. Thanks to all the clubs that have sent theirs. But I still have about 20 MORE to collect. They are:- NGLTC NALUG NELUG WAMALUG VANCOVVER LEGO CLUB INDYLUG SPLTC (...) (21 years ago, 13-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Frisco 1630 and other Info
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(...) Thanks! Yes, that is a model of the Frisco 1630, and actual locomotive operating at the Illinois Railway Museum (www.irm.org). Its 9wide, has sound synchonized to the drivers and a whistle activated by a reed switch underneath. The motor is in (...) (21 years ago, 12-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Does Anyone Have Any Information On This?
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(...) Yes, it is a Decapod built by Brian. He actually brought it to the TCLTC clubhouse so that I could see it in person:-) He even installed a sound card in it (tres cool). JOHN (21 years ago, 12-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, lugnet.build)
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(...) I think that might be the work of Brian Williams. IIRC he had a Frisco engine that won a very special mention at BrickFest DC 2003,,, (21 years ago, 12-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, lugnet.build)
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| | Does Anyone Have Any Information On This?
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Hey, Does anyone have any information on this train? I would like to see more pictures. I really like it. Here is the picture: (URL) You Build Well Erik Bush (21 years ago, 12-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, lugnet.build)
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| | Mc Donalds MOC
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I finally put up my Mc Donalds Pictures on my MOC Page (URL) me what you think! -Jeff (21 years ago, 11-Mar-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains)
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| | Windscreens and Windows in some new Train ideas
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None of these passenger train designs are fully worked out in final form, but I just wanted to get some initial designs concepts out. London Underground Tube Train: Inspired by seeing a picture from LEGOLAND Windsor of Miniland London Underground, I (...) (21 years ago, 10-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX) !
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| | Can Dirk Meier please contact me?
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...on pc at digitalbricks dot nl Thanks, Jeroen (21 years ago, 10-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | COLTC will display at the Greenberg Train, Toy, and hobby Show, March 13-14, Columbus, Ohio
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COLTC will have a 30 x 30 foot layout at the Greenberg Train, Toy, and Hobby Show. We have designed a segmented L-shape layout, and will have no less than 4 loops of running trains (1 loop is way over 100 feet long!!) and 3 monorail trains, and (...) (21 years ago, 10-Mar-04, to lugnet.events, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.town, lugnet.castle, lugnet.loc.us.oh) !
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| | Re: NGLTC pictures from Feb. Atlanta Greenberg show
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(...) Erik, Our layouts are always different, mainly due to the fact that we never really plan them out, we kind of figure out the layout during setup. Plus we will have a very limited space at this show, so the layout will be a bit smaller than at (...) (21 years ago, 9-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: NGLTC pictures from Feb. Atlanta Greenberg show
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(...) Same Layout? Ha. We never have the same layout. Especially for this show, the Cobb County show is very limited on space, so our layout will not be as large. It is also one of our more fun shows, it is much more laid back that the others we do. (...) (21 years ago, 9-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: LTC / Container Swap
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"ludo soete" <ludo.soete@village.uunet.be> wrote in message news:Hu7t7u.AFJ@lugnet.com... (...) height/width)? (...) The NCLTC container instructions can be found on our web site: (URL) have had two different containers so you may see two versions (...) (21 years ago, 9-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: wire frame light bridge
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That is very cool indeed. Captures the light n lacy look perfectly. Nice. -Stefan- (...) (21 years ago, 9-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: NGLTC pictures from Feb. Atlanta Greenberg show
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Hey, Nice layout! I unfortunately could not attend the show but will do my best to attend the next one this weekend, March 13 & 14 in Cobb County Civic Center, Marietta, GA. Will you have the same layout this weekend or a different one? Oh yeh, one (...) (21 years ago, 9-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Great looking bridge. When I first saw these images, I started trying to figure out how you did it. Should have realized you used a string. Great Job! (21 years ago, 9-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: NGLTC pictures from Feb. Atlanta Greenberg show
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(...) (URL) surprised at how few parts are in the draw bridge deck. It doesn't look like it would support the track, let alone a train. Well done! Lawrence (21 years ago, 9-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Idea for pantograph
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I am out of office, and that gives time to think when travelling... I was thinking of part 4505 as a pantograph, can even be placed upside down, it might look better. I dont have the parts nor LDRAW so I can not make an example of it, but I am sure (...) (21 years ago, 9-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains)
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I am out of office, and that gives time to think when travelling... I was thinking of part 4505 as a pantograph, can even be placed upside down, it might look better. I dont have the parts nor LDRAW so I can not make an example of it, but I am sure (...) (21 years ago, 8-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains)
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Hey all, Well I’ve been on Iugnet for a couple of years now so I figured it was about time I show off something that I have designed and built. By modifying the only two Lego parts that are “ok “to modify I was able to create a thin framed light (...) (21 years ago, 8-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Getting Started with LEGO Trains
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(...) I ordered the book about ten days ago and I got it today! (I'm in Taiwan) (Actually I order 10 books for TWLUG - Taiwan LEGO Users Group, (URL) book is really great and it gives the biginner a clear concept of LEGO trains. I took some pictures (...) (21 years ago, 8-Mar-04, to lugnet.books, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Getting Started with LEGO Trains
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(...) Jake and all, Jake, Congrats! I just checked Amazon by the ISBN and it also suggested: "Buy this book with The Brick Testament by Brendan Powell Smith (Illustrator) today!" Buy Together Today: $25.42 (which just happens to qualify for FREE (...) (21 years ago, 8-Mar-04, to lugnet.books, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: LTC / Container Swap
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(...) Bonjour Ludo (...) Le lien que donne Teunis est bon. Il existe un modèle "Freelug" légèrement différent en hauteur (une plaque de plus en hauteur) et un modèle double. The link that Teunis gives is a good one. It exists a "FreeLUG" container (...) (21 years ago, 8-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: LTC / Container Swap
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(...) They were printed on glossy sticker paper using an inkjet printer. Haven't tested how waterproof they are, I imagine not very. But then I don't intend getting them wet ;) (...) Actually the logo was done by Rob Hendrix (thanks Rob!), from the (...) (21 years ago, 8-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains)
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I didn't design the logo, I just edited what was already done by someone else and modified a few bits of it to make it fit onto a container. Martin Scrigbys Embroidery Designs - (URL) Yahoo Group - (URL) I'm not to sure about the stickers . (...) (21 years ago, 8-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains)
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