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Re: A likeness of James from the Thomas the Tank Engine stories
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lugnet.trains
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Tue, 17 Oct 2000 00:02:20 GMT
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johnneal@uswest^StopSpammers^.net
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Very nice, James! It was fun to see your rendering of James because my son and I
have built one as well, and it is interesting to see the similarities and
differences in our two interpretations. We brought ours to the Kidvention in
July, but I don't think I got any pics of it:-/ Now that you have posted I will
take some of ours and we can compare:-)
-John
James Mathis wrote:
> I have tried to make a toyish steam looking engine.
> The intent was to have it look like locomotive named "James" from the "Thomas
> the Tank Engine" stories.
>
> The power unit is just the 9volt LEGO train motor.
> I have a 12 volt unit with wheel linkage rods. That motor makes all the
> difference in the world for a more correct "look" to that of "James".
>
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=1633
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> The front wheel set on "James" can slide sideways to accommodate curves.
> The same slide sideways technique is employed on the three axle tender.
> These wheel sets just slide on 'sandwiched' tiles. The construction "locks"
> them in place so they don't fall out of the assembly at all. The wheels have
> one stud width of travel to the left, and the same to the right. It is very
> smooth through the curves. I believe this construction is similar, if not the
> same as others' have previously used.
>
> Here's another picture of the tan and white passenger car:
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> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=1637
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> Thanks for looking.
> later,
> James Mathis
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