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Has anyone tried building a Thomas?
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lugnet.trains
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Sun, 18 Jun 2000 15:53:07 GMT
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has anyone tried to build a Lego(R) version of Thomas the Tank Engine, a
chrarecter in the Rev Awdry's Railway stories?
Given Thomas's popularity, I am suprised that no-one hadn't already.
Also I think that TLG/TLC should try and get the right to Thomas when they come
up again. ISTR they are currently with Hornby here in the UK and Brio(R) in
Sweden?
Alex
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| (...) I think I have seen two Thomas engines built by Lego bricks so far. The older one is designed by Matt Bates. (URL) I forgot who is owner of the newer one: I think it was someone from one of the LTCs, but I'm not too sure.... Regards, Ben (...) (...) (24 years ago, 18-Jun-00, to lugnet.trains)
| | | Re: Has anyone tried building a Thomas?
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| (...) The GMLTC has one that we run on a small track loop lower than the rest of the layout, so that the little kids can get a good look at it. It's in the "ore pit" section of the layout. I believe that John Neal (J2) built it. It's not unusual for (...) (24 years ago, 18-Jun-00, to lugnet.trains)
| | | Re: Has anyone tried building a Thomas?
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| I know this is an old thread... I saw this on the Thomas web site: "Historical Note Thomas is based on the London Brighton and South Coast Railway 0-6-0 E2 with extended side tanks." -- -Rob. ===...=== New sets and parts for sale or trade: (URL) A" (...) (24 years ago, 19-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains)
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