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"John Barnes" <barnes@sensors.com> wrote in message news:I8MqI5.1qLs@lugnet.com... (...) Excellent as usual JB. Are the cars and locos top heavy? Do they have trouble in speedy turns? Have you had any traction concerns on slopes? Rob (20 years ago, 13-Dec-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Very Cute!! Good luck with your project. Ben Medinets (20 years ago, 13-Dec-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Very nice work. I'm hoping that you'll drop in on the next WAMALUG meeting and give us all a preview, (Please, please?) Rich (feeling a bit Homer Simpsonish... "New modified train plate...aaaaaaaach") (20 years ago, 13-Dec-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Holy Schneikies! That's pretty amazing. I am not sure I "approve" (smile) but I'm impressed and can hardly wait to see it in person. Spotlighted. (20 years ago, 13-Dec-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Very COOL!!! (...) John, outstanding work! That is some serious kit-bashing! You have raised the bar on micro 2 wide trains, and I have a feeling I may be on the verge of my very first modification. This has opened my eyes, I only hope I can (...) (20 years ago, 13-Dec-04, to lugnet.trains)
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It's over!!! ===...=== This past weekend, (URL) the Melbourne LEGO® Train Club> did our first public train show. It was part of the Brandon Park Model Show, so there were models of all kinds there, although the majority were model trains. We had a (...) (20 years ago, 13-Dec-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains.org.mltc, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Yay!!! Look forward to seeing this in person. Play On. M (20 years ago, 12-Dec-04, to lugnet.trains)
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The GMLTC recently displayed its layout at the Minnesota Transportation Museum's Jackson Street Roundhouse as part of their annual Christmas event. WCCO 4 News interviewed John Kelly (J3) of the GMLTC next to the layout. The video clip is available (...) (20 years ago, 12-Dec-04, to lugnet.events, lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.trains)
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Yep! I've started on my project for next year's BrickFest already! Of course, there's some brick modification involved, so read no further if you have a weak stomach. With the growing interest in micro, BrickFest '04s fantastic micro room and my (...) (20 years ago, 12-Dec-04, to lugnet.trains) !!
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Thanks Nate, Yes, I saw these from a tip sent direct via email! Very nice too, thanks all! SteveB (...) (20 years ago, 12-Dec-04, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi All, I just wanted to send out a thought about fests, events, and parties. I have attended 3 BrickFests, 2 BricksWests, 1 LEGO World, 2 PNLTC "all-hands" parties, and several meetings that included AFOLs from around the world... (please don't (...) (20 years ago, 12-Dec-04, to lugnet.events, lugnet.org, lugnet.trains, lugnet.space, lugnet.castle) !
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(...) These are from LUCNY layouts. Trailers built by Kevin Salm. (URL) (20 years ago, 11-Dec-04, to lugnet.trains)
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Shop Notes, November 2004, The BricWorx Newsletter Welcome! The BricWorx foundry mission is to bring quality models to train enthusiasts everywhere. Shop Notes allows us to keep you informed about developments at the foundry. New Product Release (...) (20 years ago, 11-Dec-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.market.brickshops, FTX)
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(...) I used 2x4 plates with some hinges on my Adventurer's train. It seems to work pretty well. I have an LDraw file at home that I can send you if you're interested. This is probably the best pic of the setup that I used: (URL) (20 years ago, 10-Dec-04, to lugnet.trains)
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Building an American 4-4-0 seems like the perfect use for the new BBB wheels, anyone done it yet? (I plan to give it a go myself when I can afford to get some BBB wheels to do it with :) (20 years ago, 10-Dec-04, to lugnet.trains)
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I am looking for suggestions on how to build the cow-catcher/plough for my 6-wide Amercian 4-4-0 Steam locomotive. The plough should be 6 wide and all black. It should attach to the underside of a 1 x 4 area of studs (or to the top of the same 1 x 4 (...) (20 years ago, 10-Dec-04, to lugnet.trains)
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Thanks Guys, These are a great start. Any tips on "quenticantial" design points that make a trailer "a trailer"? i.e. Rounded end roof, wheel wells with no tires, single landscape window on the ends... Anyone else got some pics? SteveB (...) (20 years ago, 10-Dec-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hi, you may find some ideas here: (URL) (20 years ago, 10-Dec-04, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi All, I had briefly mentioned that I had written up a very basic tutorial on modelling Indian Railways in Lego in my first post. Okay, so I think I'd better give some background on this. There are no RTR models or kits made of Indian Trains, (...) (20 years ago, 10-Dec-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce, lugnet.publish, lugnet.loc.in) !!
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(...) PSLTC (URL) <--Mine! (URL) TWS Garrison (URL) capital letters in address for direct reply. (20 years ago, 10-Dec-04, to lugnet.trains)
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