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(...) Those are great looking car carriers. The tread links are a brilliant use of a new element! The only thing I could even suggest is to snot a tile between them for the vertical support, but that would be a pretty trick change. I hope to see (...) (17 years ago, 24-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Some new MOC Trains from NMRA NTS 07
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(...) Ah, yes. Thanks for the link. I was actually hoping for another reply (see below) - I think your cars look great as is. One can tell exactly what they are from the models and to me that is what is important. (...) (5 second pause) Reply: These (...) (17 years ago, 24-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Some new MOC Trains from NMRA NTS 07
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Here is pic of a real one (see below, the image is a link too), the one wide panel I think works well. Also I was trying to give this car a longer look even thought it is already at 40 studs (my personal limit). It is about the same size as a double (...) (17 years ago, 23-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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The 1972 tube stock was a minor evolution of the 1967 stock that was ordered for the Victoria line. The first batch (MkI) were for the Northern Line to replace 1938 stock. The second batch (MKII), while intended for the new Fleet (now Jubilee) line (...) (17 years ago, 23-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.underground, FTX)
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(...) I saw these in person and they are impressive! The car carriers especially stood out. Did you consider using two rows of the treads next to each other for a wider door way appearance at all? Best, Jonathan (17 years ago, 23-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Scott Wardlaw's GM EMD SD80 in Norfolk Southern trim
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(...) Maybe not better, but thinner. I like using string to keep things less bulky. (URL) (17 years ago, 23-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Very nice indeed. You have got a really nice balance of shape and detail in there. I may have to 'borrow' some of your ideas there, I particularly like the steps. Excellent decals - 10/10 Play Well Chris (17 years ago, 23-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Hi All, I brought some train MOCs to the NMRA NTS '07 and finally took some pics and uploaded them to BrickShelf. You can click on the images that are deep linked. AH Box cars: (2 URLs) Plurple (Knight's Kingdom purple) Diesel Switchers (#AMC & (...) (17 years ago, 23-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX) !
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(...) www.railfonts.com should be helpful for the artwork for many railroads (but not NS). Benn PS, echoing the others, nice locomotive. (17 years ago, 23-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: YA Steam locomotive
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(...) Thank you Chris. The connector joints are part 44 and I think they have been around for a while. Indeed, it would look better with the smokebox and bottom of the firebox in dark gray, but a few of the parts are not available (sigh). Benn (17 years ago, 23-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Impact of LTCs (Re: The Official "Issues List")
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(...) ... (...) The thing about the 9v trains is that it is a gateway to building a train layout (conventional model railroading has a long history with adults, etc etc etc). The layout, whether a LTC or in someone's basement, will likely be (...) (17 years ago, 23-Aug-07, to lugnet.ambassadors, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: what makes a good engine shed?
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(...) Graffiti :) (URL) needed something on an otherwise bland building) (17 years ago, 22-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Scott Wardlaw's GM EMD SD80 in Norfolk Southern trim
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(...) Jason, Thanks for the compliments! I'm also happy with the way that the sunken box turned out for the exhaust. I wasn't sure it was going to look good. I really tried to tile, or not show studs on the front, but couldn't find anything else (...) (17 years ago, 22-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Cale, Thanks for the compliments! My process for making the stickers begins with finding a good picture of the real sticker on the real train. Here is a great source: (URL) finding one that is a direct shot of the real sticker, I then spend a (...) (17 years ago, 22-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) I'll be the first to admit I'm not the biggest fan of diesel MOCs, but that has so many interesting details I really do like it. The bogeys are a neat design, particularly the way the steps are part of the bogey but line up neatly in the (...) (17 years ago, 22-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Indiana and Ohio GP7
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Nice to see you got this built, looks good. -Stefan- (17 years ago, 22-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) That is one sweet loco Scott. So many nice details an very well proportioned. The decals look awesome. I'm curious how you made them as I've been searching for a good solution for my own decals. Great work. Cale (17 years ago, 22-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Hi Matt This is a very nice engine. I love high nose diesels and this one has a great color scheme. Excellent job on the hand rails. Cale (17 years ago, 22-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Just looked at your link after posting my previous message, the clerestory roof is another interesting way of doing it. Tim (17 years ago, 21-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) I actually googled the images to suit the example I thought of rather than having them saved. . In the UK many larger sheds had Northlights, i.e. a ridged roof with glass in the north facing slopes to get the best light. Often the ridges were (...) (17 years ago, 21-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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