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(...) As you can see, you got 56 reads as of this posting. Which means--PEOPLE STILL COME HERE!!!! But hardly anyone posts. Seriously, if 1/10 of the ppl who actually read these posts actually posted, LUGNET would, once again, trump ALL OTHER (...) (10 years ago, 30-Dec-13, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Railbricks - Forums (URL) - LEGO Train MOCs (928 Members) (URL) - LEGO Train MOCs: Layouts and dioramas (172 Members) (URL) - LEGO Train Builders (270 Members) (URL) - LEGO Train Tech - Comprehensive Train Resource (URL) Reviews: (URL) - CITY, (...) (10 years ago, 29-Dec-13, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I'm not sure. I think some of them are on various local/national LUG websites. And then there is Railbrick Magazine, but I don't know if they also have discussions. Play well, Jacob (10 years ago, 28-Dec-13, to lugnet.trains)
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My son is finally old enough to begin to play with LEGO trains and this holiday season we took out my old 9v trains. He is still a bit rough on the play with them (age 6) and I cringe every time he runs the trains hard/fast around the tracks since I (...) (10 years ago, 27-Dec-13, to lugnet.trains)
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Good afternoon everyone, If you have not heard, Brickworld 2013 will be held at a new home - The Renaissance Hotel & Convention Center in Shaumburg, IL. This move is in response to the attendees desire to hold the event in a single room. We will be (...) (11 years ago, 15-Feb-13, to lugnet.events.brickworld, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.events, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.trains, lugnet.castle, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.space, lugnet.people, FTX)
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| | PennLUG at the Greenberg Train Show in York, Pennsylvania January 12th and 13th
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The (URL) Pennsylvania LEGO Users Group> is going to be displaying at the Greenberg Train Show in York PA on the 12th and 13th at the York Expo Center. Our layout will be featuring our (URL) class LEGO trains> including many (URL) steam engines> and (...) (11 years ago, 1-Jan-13, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce, FTX)
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| | Re: Video of B&O Museum Holiday Festival of Trains Layout
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(...) It's an awesome vid! Nice layouts! Dave K (12 years ago, 5-Dec-12, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us.md.bal, lugnet.trains.org.wamaltc)
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WamaLTC was at the B&O Museum in Baltimore November 23rd through the 25th, 2012. Here is some video - (URL) (12 years ago, 4-Dec-12, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us.md.bal, lugnet.trains.org.wamaltc)
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| | 4 train motors to trade for RC track
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hey Guys, I am clearing out what is left of my 9v train stuff and i'm looking for RC track. The more I can get the better. I have 4 9v train motors available. My preference is RC straight track but I would also be willing to trade for an equivalent (...) (12 years ago, 26-Nov-12, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: LEGO Horizon Express set 10233
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(...) IIRC a January announcement means that the boxes hit the shelves in the USA before Christmas. On our side of the pond, we have to wait until our birthdays. Greetings, Jacob (who only has to wait until February) (12 years ago, 16-Nov-12, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I dont understand why they dont sell it before chistmas? I guess that lots of people would like it for christmas (at least me) Sonnich (12 years ago, 15-Nov-12, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Peumatic Train (again) - Definitely a WIP
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So I'll just use LUGNET as my blogging software :) As like so many of my fellow LEGO builders out in the world, there are so many things I want to build/tackkle/just do, but time is a very scarce and precious commodity (with that, if anyone has a (...) (12 years ago, 31-Oct-12, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains, lugnet.technic)
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| | LEGO Horizon Express set 10233
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LEGO 10233 Horizon Express Build the ultimate high-speed LEGO passenger train! Pieces: 1,351 Age: 14+ Year: 2013 The set was revealed at the LEGO fan weekend in Skaerberk, Denmark. US $129.99, CA $149.99, DE 99.99€, UK £79.99, DK 899.00 DKK. (...) (12 years ago, 30-Sep-12, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Waco, Beaumont, Trinity, & Sabine #1
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(2 URLs) Full Gallery> The Waco, Beaumont, Trinity, & Sabine Railway Company Prairie (2-6-2) type steam locomotive #1. Built by the Baldwin Locomotive Company in 1920, this oil burning steam locomotive served the Waco, Beaumont, Trinity, & Sabine (...) (12 years ago, 26-Sep-12, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, FTX) !
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| | Re: Southern Pacific Daylight #4449
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(...) Oh my, that's pretty. Well done! (And if you run it on 'curve-straight-curve' corners, it won't overhang quite as much...) JohnG, GMLTC (12 years ago, 26-Sep-12, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Re: Southern Pacific Daylight #4449
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Beautiful, Tony (12 years ago, 24-Sep-12, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Southern Pacific Daylight #4449
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(2 URLs) Full Gallery> Southern Pacific's GS-4 4-8-4 (Northern) Daylight #4449. This marks the 20th LEGO locomotive I have built. This model is fully track compatible with a fully functioning 4 wheeled leading/pony truck. However, in order to do so (...) (12 years ago, 24-Sep-12, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, FTX) !
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| | new ghost train set contains pair of blind drivers!
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Greetings! Just a FYI concerning the new monsters Ghost train set . much to my surprise and delight, I found a pair of blind drivers along with regular driver wheels in this set.. Just thought you train fans might like to know this ... John (12 years ago, 20-Sep-12, to lugnet.trains)
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| | altBricks.com website ready for order with new stock
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Hi All, The www.altBricks.com website is ready for orders!!! It took way longer than planned to get the site all up and running. And we have been so burried in "side" orders that we keep running out! But we just received a large shipment so there (...) (12 years ago, 9-Sep-12, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.trains, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.announce, lugnet.build, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.town)
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| | Re: Autumnal Awesomeness!
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(...) Unfortunately, Ross won't be attending-- actually, this is a work gig for me! I will be vending with me (URL) Brickmania> mates! I am also looking forward to bending elbows after hours with you and the Fêters! (URL) JOHN (12 years ago, 21-May-12, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, lugnet.town, FTX)
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| | Re: Autumnal Awesomeness!
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(...) Speaking of your son, Will he be joining dear-ol-dad when you trek up here to display those amazing leaves? Can not wait to hoist a beverage with you again. Regards Thread-stealer-Chris Brickfete.com (12 years ago, 18-May-12, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, lugnet.town, FTX)
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| | Re: Autumnal Awesomeness!
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(...) If you are referring to (URL) these>, then yes, they were mine as well (My son Ross designed the vase:-) Who, BTW, graduates from college in 2 weeks! C'est pas vrai!! JOHN (12 years ago, 15-May-12, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, lugnet.town, FTX)
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| | Re: LMC - Painting 905 done
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(...) We have that sort of carpet here at work. Another advantage is that you can keep some spare squares around in case something ruins a square or two. Since it looks like your floor is concrete, I'd make sure you get squares with quite a bit of (...) (12 years ago, 15-May-12, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Autumnal Awesomeness!
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(...) As long as the end result is good, I'm all for clones and even for the mixing of clone brands, though I admit that I tend to be brand-pure in any given MOC (despite my usual "can't we all get along" stance on clones). I seem to recall a very (...) (12 years ago, 14-May-12, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, lugnet.town, FTX)
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| | Re: Autumnal Awesomeness!
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(...) All good-natured snark aside, you have proven to be right in so many ways, Dave! I have become a total fan of clones, especially when they are produced by fans themselves. Pandora's box is open; let the mayhem ensue! JOHN (12 years ago, 14-May-12, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, lugnet.town, FTX)
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| | Re: LMC - Painting 905 done
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(...) When we recently recarpeted my office, after looking at HD roll carpet, we ended up going with commercial grade carpet squares. Each square has a rubber backing which is glued down to the floor with mastic. There was no padding, no nail (...) (12 years ago, 11-May-12, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: LMC - Painting 905 done
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(...) Steve- If you go with the commerical grade type carpet it really doesn't require anything to hold it down, and should lay flat without any stretching. Just lay it out and it will stay there. But if you do have some sliding problems, get some (...) (12 years ago, 10-May-12, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Autumnal Awesomeness!
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(...) Another gorgeous clone brand! I love it! All good-natured snark aside, these really do produce a remarkably lovely scene. Terrific job on the trees themselves, and this new-colored foliage is a great addition to the palette! (12 years ago, 10-May-12, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, lugnet.town, FTX)
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Update... I painted (matched to the rest of the trim in the house) all the trim wood and my son and I started installing it (links below). It looks so cool, like part of the house! Of course one more trip around the rooms with nail filler and touch (...) (12 years ago, 9-May-12, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi Matt / All, I am leaning on using the "commercial" style carpet with a very low loop mat. Unfortunately I know what you're talking about w.r.t. loosing pieces right in front of your eyes on the dirt hiding carpets! There is some reasonable cheep (...) (12 years ago, 9-May-12, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: First train meet by a Swedish LUG?
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(...) Yes, I think it was the most fun meet I've arranged/been to. (...) Well observed! Yes, plain paper. Made a lot for the looks, I think. (12 years ago, 7-May-12, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) It looks like you had fun. :-) Play well, Jacob (10 URLs) (12 years ago, 7-May-12, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) That looks like it was a fun show. What did you use for the street pavement in the city area? It looks simple, clean and nice - is it just paper? -Matt (12 years ago, 7-May-12, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Actually, that model's supposed to be the White House of the USA... Mars Attacks! anyone? I think Mr. Chance can be seen in the garden, too. :-) The builder is Robban, and you can see more of it here - (URL) Anders Isaksson (12 years ago, 6-May-12, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Looks like it was a fun session! I have one question, however: What exactly is the role of aliens in Swedish government? -Chris Gray (NALUG) (12 years ago, 6-May-12, to lugnet.trains)
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And here's a video - (URL) Anders Isaksson (12 years ago, 6-May-12, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Pictures can be seen on brickshelf here - (URL) - after moderation. Some deep links: (URL) Isaksson (12 years ago, 6-May-12, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Whoops - it was on the private part of the forum - I'll upload to Brickshelf soon. Meanwhile you can look at the pictures made by a 'normal' railway modeller who visited us: (URL) Anders Isaksson (12 years ago, 6-May-12, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) This sounds cool and I look forward to seeing the pictures, but when I click on the link I get a "Varning!" and it says I need to "Logga in" but I don't have a Användarnamn or a Lösenord. Iffa Ia speaka vitha mya Sveedisha accenta I can almost (...) (12 years ago, 6-May-12, to lugnet.trains)
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| | First train meet by a Swedish LUG?
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The Swedish LUG Swebrick (www.swebrick.se) has had many meetings, but today was the first one solely spent on trains. (URL) (text is in Swedish, but pictures are valid in all languages). We had a lovely day, everybody was happy, and all the trains (...) (12 years ago, 5-May-12, to lugnet.trains)
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New custom train and sculpture instructions are now available in my Bricklink shop! (5 URLs) --Tony (12 years ago, 4-May-12, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
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| | Re: Autumnal Awesomeness!
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(...) Wow! That is awesome. I am supremely jealous, I've been wanting a forest like that for years. --Tony (12 years ago, 4-May-12, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) Very nice, very autumny. Have you tried mixing colours in a tree to see what it looks like? ROSCO (12 years ago, 4-May-12, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, lugnet.town, FTX)
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John, I am very lucky to say I have had a chance to see those leaves in Green. They are very very well done. I hope when you make you way up here for Brickfete.com that you manage to pack a few bags of the other colours in with the B.E.D. Shirt(1) (...) (12 years ago, 4-May-12, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, lugnet.town, FTX)
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| | Re: LMC - Painting 905 done
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(...) Steve- I'm very curious about what sort of carpeting you will choose. I have carpeted two different Lego rooms at my house. I tend to prefer building on the floor, so I laid down commercial carpet (with a very low loop mat, like you might find (...) (12 years ago, 2-May-12, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: What I've been up to --new business
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(...) (URL) link wouldnt work by itself... ftx formatting... Anyways. There looks to be good photos already on the website already. I can see why Steve Berile wants a good "upgrade" to his LMC... ;) wants you (12 years ago, 2-May-12, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: What I've been up to --new business
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Hey Ondrew, I should fly you out to Portland and provide room and food (beer) and materials and you can build a train room full of bench work in my LMC for photos on your web site! SteveB PS plus you can teach me how to mod some switches! :) (...) (12 years ago, 2-May-12, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | LMC - Painting 905 done
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Hi All, Time for another LMC update! Well it's the end of the month and I'm NOT done... could have seen that coming! I was in Taiwan for 2 weeks and then I had over 100 orders of altBricks Leaves to run to the post office over the next two weeks! (...) (12 years ago, 2-May-12, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Autumnal Awesomeness!
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Steve Barile has created these great LEGO leaves in Fall colors, and I have been building with them, and wanted to show them off:-) I'm planning on swapping out all of the green trees on the TCLTC layout with "Steve's Leaves" every autumn, just as a (...) (12 years ago, 28-Apr-12, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, lugnet.town, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
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| | Re: AltBricks Fall Leaf Collection :)
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(...) They are awesome, I must say! Here are some of my initial creations; the yellow tree uses 98 of what I like to call, "Steve's Leaves" (URL) Thanks, Steve! (2 URLs) JOHN (12 years ago, 25-Apr-12, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | AltBricks Fall Leaf Collection :)
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Hi All, AltBricks (Brick Link Store) has released the "Fall Leaf Collection"... • 100 Mixed Leaves (20 of each color): Brown, Dark Tan, Dark Red, Yellow, & Orange. $20.00 ea • 100 Brown leaves • 100 Dark Tan leaves • 100 Dark Red leaves • 100 Orange (...) (12 years ago, 16-Apr-12, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.trains, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.announce, lugnet.build, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.town, FTX) !
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| | Re: 18 Compartment Storage Container
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(...) These things are fantastic for storing small pieces like mining equipment and crystals. They also make good storage bins for protecting collectable figures like rock monsters. BTW, did you know that rock monster arms and minifigure arms are (...) (12 years ago, 20-Mar-12, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.underground, FTX)
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Crap Rosco, That post blew the 1 post per year limit in .storage! ;) s (...) (12 years ago, 20-Mar-12, to lugnet.storage, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Very nice, but probably belongs in lugnet.storage ;) ROSCO (12 years ago, 20-Mar-12, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.storage, FTX)
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| | 18 Compartment Storage Container
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Hi All, Here's a great Harbor Freight sale! $2.00! ====== 18 Compartment Medium Storage Container Transparent container has 18 compartments to organize and store plates and other small bricks. (2 URLs) for HF sale page> This storage container has (...) (12 years ago, 19-Mar-12, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | LMC - drywall day
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Hi All, Well it's been a while. The bidding process and scheduling took longer than expected. But TODAY WAS THE DAY! It was amazing to see professionals at work. OMG 4 guys rocked the LMC in 2 hrs! Then 3 more hrs to tape and mud then whole LMC even (...) (12 years ago, 18-Mar-12, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: RAILBRICKS Issue #11 Available for Download
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Another great issue! Thanks for all the work you guys put into this! (12 years ago, 17-Mar-12, to lugnet.trains)
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| | RAILBRICKS Issue #11 Available for Download
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Nice to see some traffic in .trains again. For those who are interested, RAILBRICKS Issue #11 was released this morning. It is available for free download at (URL). Print copies may also be purchased at (URL). Please enjoy the latest issue. -Elroy (12 years ago, 17-Mar-12, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce, lugnet.publish.railbricks, lugnet.publish) !
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| | Re: Alt Bricks
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(...) When in doubt, one should always try removing the thumb! (URL) Nice clone bricks Steve. ROSCO (12 years ago, 13-Mar-12, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) A great idea, a fine-looking product, and a terrific price! I'm always pleased to see new clone brands on the market! (...) Getting a "not found" error on that second one. (12 years ago, 11-Mar-12, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Alt Bricks
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Hi All, “Alt Bricks” (my new BrickLink.com store) is proud to announce its first custom product. Green Plant Leaves 6 x 5. This element is similar to the LEGO 6 x 5 plant leaf. This is NOT manufactured by LEGO. It is a custom element made for Alt (...) (12 years ago, 10-Mar-12, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.trains, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.announce, lugnet.build, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.town, FTX)
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| | Re: What I've been up to --new business
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(...) Yea i'v heard about the vendor space issue. Apparently they do not have the 4th room this year or something to that effect. Never fear i'm sure something will work out. If something doesn't pan out I have other ideas. (12 years ago, 7-Mar-12, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: What I've been up to --new business
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(...) Howdy, Ondrew! Good to hear from you-- I think that it is a great idea, and if you have a passion for it, then I say pursue it! One caveat, though: I have heard that vendor space at Brickworld is extremely limited, to the point that they may (...) (12 years ago, 5-Mar-12, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | What I've been up to --new business
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I've been lurking on the train forum for the past few months and was pleasantly surprised to see it become active again. I have been debating posting this as I haven't been able to build in over 3 years now but since the goal is to fund my Lego (...) (12 years ago, 5-Mar-12, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: The newer magnets... // "Photos or it didn't happen."
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(...) Thanks for showing off the "guts". I had a chance to try out the new magnets last weekend at the alleged train show in Portland with my Maersk train pulling about 5 cars on the layout. In real life, on a 45 degree "S" curve after a wide 90 (...) (12 years ago, 1-Mar-12, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: The newer magnets... // "Photos or it didn't happen."
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(...) Getting back on a very old topic ("since we all know that a picture is worth a thousand of words" - "Photos or it didn't happen."): (2 URLs) Hope you enjoy (despite of destroying LEGO parts) + Leg Godt! (URL) See more pictures of my models at (...) (12 years ago, 1-Mar-12, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Danish State Railways (DSB) Litra EA
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Back in December Dennis Thomsen posted his model of a DSB Litra EA electric locomotive on (URL) www.byggepladen.dk>. Even if it is only six wide, it still matches the look of the original quite well: (2 URLs) Play well, Jacob (reposting a bit of (...) (12 years ago, 29-Feb-12, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Portland Train Event
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(...) Haters gotta hate. Bley isn't so bad. Trust me. Neither was the lobotomy. (12 years ago, 28-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: LMC - Guest
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(...) The LMC set by SteveB will be part of the 2013 LEGO Cuusoo line. ;-) -Abner (12 years ago, 28-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Portland Train Event
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(...) Hi Ben, I believe the event is: (URL) BricksCascade.com>, which happens in early June 2012, at the Oregon Convention Center, Portland, OR. Dates: May 31, 2012 - June 3, 2012 from the 'Bricks Cascade' website schedule page. FYI: The other LEGO (...) (12 years ago, 28-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Pix or it didn't happen! Also, today I came to LUGNET and found I needed to hit "next 20" TWICE to see what'd been said since my last visit. It's been too long since that was the case. (12 years ago, 28-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thanks for the reminder on that T-shirt, Matt! Looking forward for more pictures on that event. Three Lego train clubs in your area is really a lot activity. BTW: Where can I find more info on the coming event in June? Best Regards, Ben (12 years ago, 28-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) I'm not sure, John, but it could be the same guy as (URL) this> since they are wearing the same tie... BTW, here is a closeup of the photo above: (URL) I believe in that little construction scene they are prying up a bley 2x2 plate so they can (...) (12 years ago, 28-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Thank, Matt! I look forward to it. In the meantime, who is the sketchy-looking dude without the facial hair in the yee-haw hat in the back row in the photo? (URL) JOHN (12 years ago, 28-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Portland Train Event
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(...) Hummm... I thought I had pretty close to 1000 words in that message. But for those who need more... (URL) Next to that group of AFOLs is the GPLR layout. Behind them, pretty much all blocked, is the PSLTC layout. And in the way back you can (...) (12 years ago, 27-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Sounds great, Matt, but do we have to take your word for it, since we all know that a picture is worth a thousand of those. (URL) JOHN (12 years ago, 27-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Portland Train Event
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This past weekend, February 25-26, 2012, a great train event happened in Portland, Oregon, USA at the Worlds Greatest Hobby show. Sure, the show itself is a train event, but at the show something even greater happened. There were 3 separate train (...) (12 years ago, 27-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Never trust the color of the wire - measure first, or rather remove the fuse! (12 years ago, 24-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) lol Gauging from his grip on that hammer, I'm guessing that Abner must have been a big help. (URL) JOHN (12 years ago, 24-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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[snipped] Same is true for Germany (whole Europe (as common in many fields UK probably excluded?)shares a power grit to overcome local power shortages, so I guess we all have more or less the same system with 230V at 50Hz). For the 380V system it is (...) (12 years ago, 24-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I'll bite: what's the difference? JOHN (12 years ago, 24-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) It is the same in Denmark. (I must admit that I am bad at remembering which colour wire goes where, which means that I occasionally trigger the safety breaker when mounting ceiling lamps.) Play well, Jacob (12 years ago, 24-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi All, I know that flex track is a love hate topic. But I thought I'd post a new item I spotted! Plus some links for comparison... Fisher Price Thomas & Friends (aka GeoTracks)(URL) Current LEGO Flex track (URL) Prototype LEGO Flex track (2 URLs) (...) (12 years ago, 23-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) My facts are from Sweden, but I suspect we are following the euro norm. Old wiring is two wires - 'phase' and 'earth' - that's 220 (or rather 230) Volts in one wire and 'return' in the other. New wiring, old outdoor or wet room wiring have an (...) (12 years ago, 23-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Yes, it is OK in the US to pull wires horizontally. If they are more than 1 1/2 inches (about 3.75 cm) from the edge of the stud (which is 3 1/2" thick on interior walls) they they need to be protected by a metal plate so that screws or nails (...) (12 years ago, 23-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) [ apologies for being a geek ] Is it okay to pull wires horisontally in walls in the US? In DK the only place you are allowed to pull wires in walls is vertically in the space directly above and below a visible wall-plug or contact. Play well, (...) (12 years ago, 23-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi All, I had a couple suprise guests a week or so ago. The first out-of-towner AFOL to visit the LMC was Dan Parker from Seattle. The second was Abner! After a nice visit and tour of the LMC we were driving away and I had a thought, so we turned (...) (12 years ago, 23-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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"Photos or it didn't happen." OK here's some more photos! :) Both major walls in place and wired (mostly). The garage door is visible too! Off to the side you can see the 36" door waiting to be hung. (URL) Photo from the other direction. The Display (...) (12 years ago, 23-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I will quote Larry P. on this: "Photos or it didn't happen." :p (12 years ago, 22-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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The LMC (LEGO Man Cave) is coming along nicely. I have all the walls built and installed (save one small one). 250" of electrical wire pulled, 20 outlets & 4 switches. Garage door opener installed and clearence worked out. Next steps: hang the door (...) (12 years ago, 22-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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Just wanted everyone to see this super cool train photo taken downtown Portland! (URL) SteveB (12 years ago, 22-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Weekly Feature of the TCLTC Layout: Update using Lifelites, Part Deux
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(...) I think Dan is bringing this to Bricks by the Bay. I can't wait to see it! Russell (12 years ago, 11-Feb-12, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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(...) I'm afraid to ask, Dave-- what else is there??? (URL) (...) Thanks! (...) Yeah, I just finished a building for Brickmania's new super cool Vietnam diorama, and I've dropped 8 Lifelites into that, and I've got another building to go! Maybe I'll (...) (12 years ago, 10-Feb-12, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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(...) Oh now you're corrupted! the drilling holes won't be the end of it--not by a long shot :) The landing pad looks fantastic! nicely done!! And now that you're on this long road of lifelites, prepare to drill more holes all over the layout! :) (...) (12 years ago, 10-Feb-12, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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(...) Thanks, Steve. As you already know all too well, the credit goes to Ross! (URL) The interior lights and the subway lights are the same; I found them on ebay. (URL) is a link. We run about 3 of those off of a 9 volt transformer. JOHN (12 years ago, 9-Feb-12, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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Hi John, How are you lighting the subway. And then on the next couple videos it your layout at "night". What kind of lights are you using to light the building interiors? Very nice BTW! SteveB (12 years ago, 9-Feb-12, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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I promised two updates this week, and so here is the second one for this week, and it actually involves more (URL) Lifelites>. We had already (URL) Harold up> to make his (URL) rotor spin>, and that is cool, but we decided that we needed to light up (...) (12 years ago, 9-Feb-12, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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(...) Modern UV protective treatments on windows should reduce that problem significantly either built-into new windows or in after-market applications. (12 years ago, 8-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) At our Halloween events last year, we discovered that trans-neon green (anti-freeze color) bricks glow wickedly under black lights! Trés cool effect! Just another thing to make you go, "hmmmmm". (URL) JOHN (12 years ago, 8-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Black lights in the LMC, hmmmmm! ;-D (12 years ago, 7-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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