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Please forgive an old castle-head/train novice if this question is dumb, I'm new at this. This past weekend, TexLUG put on a modest (for other train lugs, sizeable for us) display, seen here: (URL) finding out that my Santa Fe engine and cars all (...) (19 years ago, 8-Mar-06, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: curved roof element ideas
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(...) Hey mat, I understand your question about manufacturing parts and here's my take on it. BBB wheels were made because TLC basically refused to do it. Now the reason fans have embraced BBB wheels is because there weren’t any alternatives. I.E. (...) (19 years ago, 8-Mar-06, to lugnet.parts.custom, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: curved roof element ideas
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(...) No problem, as for parts modding. I'm well down that slope. I've been known to cut a brick or plate to get a needed smaller version, I.E. a 1x1 brick in dark orange, and making custom 9v train track. My first mod was drilling holes to wire up (...) (19 years ago, 7-Mar-06, to lugnet.parts.custom, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | curved roof element ideas
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I really like the newer element, (2 URLs) But it'ts difficault to use in a 6wide train roof if you want roof detail. So I was doodling with a view other part ideas. And I wanted to get some feedback. (URL) And of course these could be made in parts (...) (19 years ago, 7-Mar-06, to lugnet.parts.custom, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | The Gateway LEGO Users Group (GtwLUG) will present at the Great Train Expo
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The Gateway LEGO Users Group (GtwLUG) will present at the Great Train Expo, two tracks of steam and diesel train models running on a 12' x 16' layout with various scenes made of LEGO bricks. Watch trains travel by a water features with working (...) (19 years ago, 7-Mar-06, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, FTX)
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| | Re: 2 wide train design wanted for NMRA fund raiser
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(...) Thats a clever use of the printer slope for the windscreen Tim (19 years ago, 3-Mar-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: 2 wide train design wanted for NMRA fund raiser
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"Tim Gould" <t.gould(AT@)lancast...c(DOT.)uk> wrote in message news:IvGB6w.Hsv@lugnet.com... (...) [ ... snipped ... ] (...) I have a 2-wide steam train on my BrickFest badge. It is a bit dark but you can see it here: (URL) Mike Walsh - mike_walsh (...) (19 years ago, 3-Mar-06, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 2 wide train design wanted for NMRA fund raiser
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(...) One of the folks I'm ALWAYS impressed with is Jason Allemann of ParLUGment in Ottawa...you should check out this 2-wide he did--maybe not prototypical, but it looks very nice: (URL) (19 years ago, 3-Mar-06, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: LNER 4468 "Mallard" - sorry but it's not a two-wide
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(...) Just wanted to say it publicly: That's the best SNOTty nose job I've seen on a loco in a long while ;-D Legoswami (19 years ago, 3-Mar-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: 2 wide train design wanted for NMRA fund raiser
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(...) Finally found a few minutes to slap together version 1.0 of an idea I had, trying to model the 2 new trains LEGO is coming out with. I had limited time, so for now only the passenger train. Several modifications are pending, the cantilever is (...) (19 years ago, 3-Mar-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | LNER 4468 "Mallard" - sorry but it's not a two-wide
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Hello again... Some thanks first: to Samarth Moray for critiquing the model today and helping me improve it and Mark Bellis for bringing the proto to my attention over on Brickish. My six-wide take on a Mallard, the fastest recorded steam train. (2 (...) (19 years ago, 2-Mar-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: 2 wide train design wanted for NMRA fund raiser
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(...) After telling Ross about your proposed project, he reworked a loco he had built a few years ago in red: (URL) JOHN (19 years ago, 2-Mar-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Dutch 1851 - by Joep Klazen
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(...) (URL) This> shot shows the scale improvements beautifully. I still like my toy train size but I agree it is improved in eight-wide. Tim (19 years ago, 2-Mar-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: 2 wide train design wanted for NMRA fund raiser
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(...) (URL) Two wide freight train>: (URL) total pieces: 120 pieces loc: 54 pieces hopper: 17 pieces oil car: 20 pieces box car: 29 pieces later, James Mathis (19 years ago, 2-Mar-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: 2 wide train design wanted for NMRA fund raiser
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(...) (URL) Two wide ICE>: (URL) total pieces: 149 loc: 52 coach: 45 later, James Mathis (19 years ago, 2-Mar-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Lego Graffiti
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(...) And ironically enough the paint job itself looks good despite being totally un-SNOTted :) With a slight risk that this topic is starting to get a bit boring, here's my take on that theme: (URL) And, btw, (URL) here>'s a slightly improved (...) (19 years ago, 1-Mar-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: 2 wide train design wanted for NMRA fund raiser
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--SNIP-- (...) This is great James. You've got excellent SNOT work all through it. I especially like the middle car. Lovely! Tim (19 years ago, 1-Mar-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: 2 wide train design wanted for NMRA fund raiser
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(...) (URL) 2 wide AMTRAK Acela Express> with service to Washington D.C., Philadelphia, and the Northeast Corridor. Pack lightly, diet...space (S-P-A-C-E!) is limited. (URL) There are several versions shown. Differences include nose elements and (...) (19 years ago, 1-Mar-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Adaptive Sloping Track Module
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I've just posted a drawing explaining how to extend a railway layout when the track slopes at the point of extension, without intrducing an excessive change of slope. (URL) is used in my new large layout, which will be 16ftx12ft (37x28 of 16x16 (...) (19 years ago, 1-Mar-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.build.schleim, lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Wonderful Show in St. Paul (Pictures Posted!)
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(...) That picture must have been taken Sunday afternoon after we started tearing down. Usually the mountain has several dozen trees on it, the green helps to break up that large area of dark grey. And we certainly don't have "too many dark grey (...) (19 years ago, 1-Mar-06, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Personal 'tags' was Re: Lego Graffiti
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(...) Done. (URL) Tim (19 years ago, 1-Mar-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Lego Graffiti
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(...) This is one Mark did for our club layout: (URL) jt (19 years ago, 1-Mar-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: 2 wide train design wanted for NMRA fund raiser
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(...) I had a go to try to replicate some of the public transport around Philadelphia. One tram and one two-car subway set. (2 URLs) MPD> Tim (19 years ago, 1-Mar-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: 2 wide train design wanted for NMRA fund raiser
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(...) Here is one I made a about a year ago. Its a small container car. It has just 24 parts to it. It was designed to hold a 2x8 stud container from the Maersk ship. Here are the instructions so you can see how it all goes together. I aslo have a (...) (19 years ago, 1-Mar-06, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 2 wide train design wanted for NMRA fund raiser
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(...) (URL) Two-wide BOB is here>. (URL) And up a few folders to (URL) BOB and reference pictures>. A few tweaks to come. I don't really think this model is the best to capture the spirit of the NMRA show, but it was just what came out first when I (...) (19 years ago, 1-Mar-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Lego Graffiti
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(...) Funky :) I'll see if I have enough space and parts to include it :) (19 years ago, 1-Mar-06, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Wonderful Show in St. Paul (Pictures Posted!)
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(...) Someone has a few too many dark gray bricks :) 'Tis very impressive though. (19 years ago, 1-Mar-06, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Announcing Brickvention 2006!
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Well folks, it's finally here! The first all-Australian public LEGO fan expo, Brickvention 2006! To be held in Melbourne, Australia, on June 10-11 2006, Brickvention is still in the planning stages, but we are currently working on: Presentations (...) (19 years ago, 1-Mar-06, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.announce, lugnet.events, lugnet.trains, lugnet.space, lugnet.town, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, FTX) !
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| | Re: Wonderful Show in St. Paul (Pictures Posted!)
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(...) I've uploaded 39 pictures of our show this past weekend. (URL) post moderation: (URL) Enjoy! (19 years ago, 28-Feb-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, FTX)
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| | 2 wide train design wanted for NMRA fund raiser
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Hi All, I would like to offer a 2 wide train (3 or 4 cars) to the public at the NMRA NTS as an ILTCO fund raiser. I would love to get design submissions from anyone interested, so please pass the word. The fewer parts the better to hold costs down. (...) (19 years ago, 28-Feb-06, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Lego Graffiti
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(...) That's really cool. I have to make my own tag now. Tim (19 years ago, 28-Feb-06, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Lego Graffiti
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(...) I got a bit inspired and did my Brickshelf signature as a graffiti tag. It's designed especially for your wall, so feel more than free to use it or cannibalize ideas out of it in any way: (URL) It uses the "tudor wall" striping technique. (...) (19 years ago, 28-Feb-06, to lugnet.trains)
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| | [Press Release] BayLTC at Santa Clara Convention Center
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For Immediate Release Contact: Russell Clark rclark@telis.org 408.605.5412 (cell) SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA, CA - The Bay Area LEGO Train Club (BayLTC) is pleased to announce that we will be displaying at the Train Collectors Association Cal-Stewart (...) (19 years ago, 28-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: Lego Graffiti
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(...) Hi Dean, I have done a few graffiti for my train layout. All in all there are two general types I did (both dealing with letters). First like here with thin lines of 1 tile thickness: (URL) Then with letters of different colours (which means (...) (19 years ago, 27-Feb-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Lego Graffiti
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(...) Well, if I have enough bricks... :) (19 years ago, 27-Feb-06, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Dutch 1851 - by Joep Klazen
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(...) I agree he has the shape 100% down but I thought that for the six-wide version too. I'll never quite get eight-wide but these are nice trains, six- or eight-wide. Tim (19 years ago, 27-Feb-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Lego Graffiti
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(...) You're gonna graffiti the Community Centre?????? ;) ROSCO (19 years ago, 27-Feb-06, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Lego Graffiti
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(...) Thanks everyone, I have a very rough sample at: (URL) I expect this can be developed and improved over the next few weeks. Unfortunately, I ran out of 1x1 plates though for the real thing :( <plug> You can see the real thing at Petersfield on (...) (19 years ago, 27-Feb-06, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Dutch 1851 - by Joep Klazen
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(...) I think that, yes, your bias is clouding your judgment, because it is obviously clear why he went 8 wide to model this train-- because he totally nails the look and feel of the proto by doing it. Compare it to his 6 wide version. There is no (...) (19 years ago, 27-Feb-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Dutch 1851 - by Joep Klazen
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(...) If I wanted to be condescending I would have just said "Nice work! champ". Note the subtle difference ;) Tim (19 years ago, 27-Feb-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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