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Finally, I have taken some time to post some pics of my 4-8-8-4 Big Boy steamer. (URL) take a moment to check it out and as always, comments and snide remarks are welcome. Thanks, Stacy (24 years ago, 22-Jun-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Your engine is quite impressive!I myself am trying to post some pictures of my 'big blow'gas-turbine locomotive(three unit). -Harvey (24 years ago, 22-Jun-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) remarks (...) Thank you Harvey, can't wait to see the pics. My current project is an African-Garrett 4-8-4-4-8-4. I am at about 40%. Are you modeling the gas-turbine after a particular locomotive? Stacy (24 years ago, 22-Jun-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Stacy, Thats a fantastic model. I think thats one of the best escusses for wider radius turns that I have seen. I thought my Diesal Loco took the turns tuff. I do like your solution to get it around the corner though, very nice. I think you (...) (24 years ago, 22-Jun-00, to lugnet.trains)
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I LIKE it! One thing I'm most curious about is how you've mounted the cylinders. Do they use a technic axle through the round bricks and plates? Thanks, Will Lego Beach Department of Emergency Services www.crosswinds.net/~hokie (24 years ago, 22-Jun-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hey Will, Yes, I used a '3' technic axle to mount the cylinders to the "cam/lobe" technic piece. Excellent guess! Stacy (24 years ago, 23-Jun-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Great steamer !!!...!!! I really like it !!!! For me it took a little time to realize how the steamer negotiates a curve. Your work is EXCELLENT itself !!! Please keep on building a great steamer !!!...!!! thanks Masayuki Ogura my web site (...) (24 years ago, 23-Jun-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Do those Technic wheels rest on the track or do they turn when the train moves? Carbon 60 (24 years ago, 24-Jun-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) remarks (...) moves? (...) Yes, all the technic wheels will turn on the track. That's why there are two wheel per driver, to make the driver wide enough to stay seated on the track at the curves. Stacy (24 years ago, 25-Jun-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I have to say this is one of the best large engines I have seen to date. I am simply amazed at your complicated technique of getting around the curves. One question about the pins connecting the engine body and the tender body to the wheels. (...) (24 years ago, 25-Jun-00, to lugnet.trains)
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"Stacy Bledsoe" <arketortur@aol.com> wrote in message news:FwK7qL.C35@lugnet.com... (...) remarks (...) Simply stunning! Next to the great mechanics of the wheels and the pistons, I also like the detail in the trailing truck, and the way the smoke (...) (24 years ago, 25-Jun-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) remarks (...) Thank you, John. To answer your questions, The front truck is attached to the body using the "saddle/steam pipes" portion. If you have a chance to see a Rivorrosi Big Boy HO scale locomotive, the mechanics are the same. There is (...) (24 years ago, 25-Jun-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Auxiliary tender (with two 9v motors) & a Union Pacific Crane & Boom tender. The auxiliary tender will provide me with a little more umph...to pull more cars and push the big locomotive. Stacy (24 years ago, 26-Jun-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Big...Boy...Steamer... What a beast of a locomotive. Very impressive model, Stacy. The detail, mechanics, and overall visual appeal of your model are great. Wish LEGO had a larger radius of curve track. As we are all constrained to the tight radius, (...) (24 years ago, 26-Jun-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) my (...) spirit of Union Pacific's Armour Yellow.The first unit had the cab,small diesel engine(for use in the yards)and aux.equipment.The second unit housed the 8500HP prime mover,and the third was an 24,000 gallon fuel tender. (...) (24 years ago, 27-Jun-00, to lugnet.trains)
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