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  Re: Containers
 
Oh man, why didn't TLG do all their containers the same as 1651?? The Ccolor Line and Maersk newer promo sets use 4x12 containers. They're plug compatible, at least sort of. I use a 2x2 tile every 4 studs so a 4x8 has 2 and a 4x12 has 3. Most of the (...) (24 years ago, 13-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
 
  Re: Containers
 
I've been building my trailers 6x28 so when I start working on some containers, I am going to use the same size. Never seen the 1651, now that is cool. (...) (24 years ago, 13-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
 
  Re: Containers
 
Larry, I thought you were a six wide truck guy? I guess I was thinking of someone else. I have been wondering the same thing; should I make containers 4 wide or six wide. 4 wide means I am ok with the old style containers and I can continue using (...) (24 years ago, 13-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
 
  Re: Containers
 
I made some 6 wide trailers way back when I was first playing with train LEGO. But since then I have been mostly 4 wide. Not because it's right. It isn't. IRL trailers and boxcars are almost exactly the same width, (10' 6" I think) and 6 wide (...) (24 years ago, 13-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
 
  Re: Containers
 
(...) I have a feeling I'm going to go with 6 wide. TLC is making more and more 6 wide trucks (now if only they'd make some truck wheels suited for double wheel arrangements other than the 2x2 hubs - technic or standard). I only have a few of those (...) (24 years ago, 13-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
 
  Re: Containers
 
(...) I think 6-wide makes much more impressive trucks. You can always make doors out of plates, using a few <part:2540 1x2 plates w/ handle> and <part:4085 plate 1x1 w/ vert. clip> to create hinges. If you're feeling really ambitious, go (...) (24 years ago, 13-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
 
  Re: Containers
 
Frank catches me in an apparent error... (...) 2148 is what I typed. Trust me. Nefarious forces must have incremented it by two at some point. :-) (24 years ago, 13-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)

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