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Jumping from the latest "high speed" rail model, I have now tried an older fashioned model. This train set is modeled after the Palantine steamer and wagon set. A Maerklin model of the set is shown here: Steam Locomotive: (URL) you can see, this set (...) (24 years ago, 6-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) (Some Snippage Self-Evident) Now THAT is some intense design work. I'm not usually one for euro-style rolling stock, but I gotta say what you've got there looks really really good. I love the door on the boxcar - brilliant idea with the (...) (24 years ago, 7-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) as (...) James, I'm speechless!!! :-)) I was going to say "even if it's only 6-wide,it's marvellous",when I looked at the 9 studs on the roof....It's 8-wide!!! I think it's your best train ever,even more beautiful of the BOB train (...) (24 years ago, 7-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I think my responsibility wasn't that big it had to be mentioned here.... (...) small details, by the clever and really new use of the Ninja doors sideways as sliding doors and by the impression of the whole model as it stands under the blue (...) (24 years ago, 7-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Palantine Steamer with Wagons Set
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(...) Nooooo! 8-wide..... ;-) Yes, it certainly is. I have you to thank for the inspiration given by your 8-wide European creations; in particular, your 8-wide wagons are strikingly realistic with the dual slope (45 to 33 slopes) roof lines. (...) (...) (24 years ago, 7-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) There is no discounting inspiration for any person no matter how small it may be perceived to be. (...) of (...) I wish to have two more Ninja doors. I hope they are still available. We have usual bright and sunny days in New Mexico, but these (...) (24 years ago, 7-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) OK.So I'll build it as 8-wide,one day..... :-)) Ciao Gianluca PS: since you've got snow,today,why not let your Palantine train push the 4533 Train Track Snow Remover ?? :-))))) (24 years ago, 8-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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In lugnet.trains, James Mathis writes: I just HAVE to chime in here briefly... Palantine ROCKS! Very nice work, James... (...) Truer words were ne'er spoken! ++Lar (24 years ago, 8-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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James, Send some snow to NJ. I want to give my new plow a try. (...) (24 years ago, 8-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) lol I am sorry for not replying right away to this post; I have had internet connection issues for a few days:-( But wow, call me Toyota, James, this train is cool! Although all of your trains are cool, but I'm especially gratified that you (...) (24 years ago, 8-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | MOW siting! "Omaha" Snowplow! (was:Re: Palantine Steamer with Wagons Set)
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Jim- Shame on you for burying your cool snow plow in another thread! That outrageously shaped plow is a killer to model, but you have done an excellent job! Thanks for posting it:-) -John (...) (24 years ago, 8-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hello, Toyota ?!? Yeah, the overhang over the drivers as I've built in 8-wide isn't possible if built as 6-wide. I would have to just leave that part off; and, that might really detract from the look and appeal of this locomotive. The size and (...) (24 years ago, 10-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: MOW siting! "Omaha" Snowplow! (was:Re: Palantine Steamer with Wagons Set)
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(...) outrageously (...) for (...) This sure is a nice model; and different, too! Quite a complex curve you modeled very well. Now, if I could only send some snow your way, Jim, I'd be more than happy to. later, James (...) (24 years ago, 10-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Hypo-BOB in 8-wide (was Re: Palantine Steamer with Wagons Set)
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(...) And, then, to build two BOB's in 8-wide and figure out how to link them nose-to-nose! They really do this. I have seen photos of two BOB trains coupled together. (...) I think the 4533 to be so small as to get crushed by the Palantine steamer. (...) (24 years ago, 10-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Old Toyota commercial (You asked for it, you got it....Toyota!) (...) lol You've been working in 6 wide too long:-) Reminds me of when I first went on my 14 wide binge. I built in 14 wide for a couple of months and got so used to the scale (...) (24 years ago, 11-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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