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Re: Palantine Steamer with Wagons Set
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Wed, 8 Nov 2000 18:14:01 GMT
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JOHNNEAL@USWEST.nospamNET
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James Mathis wrote:
> 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:
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> Steam Locomotive:
> http://www.maerklin.com/produkte/highlights97_98/34121.html
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> Wagons:
> http://www.maerklin.com/produkte/highlights97_98/43981.html
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> As you can see, this set uses the color brown extensively.
> The locomotive has two axles of large diameter spoked wheels.
> These two factors influenced my choice of model to build with LEGO, as brown
> is still a color offered in a somewhat limited piece assortment, and I happen
> to have four large diameter spoked wheels from some set from the 1970's.
> Unfortunately, the LEGO wheels are red, rather than brown, but, oh well.
>
> John Neal, you asked for it.... ;-)
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
dipped your feet into 8 wide waters! What I like best about it is the overhang
over the drivers which you employed, which just isn't possible with 6 wide (which
is why I think you will have difficulty trying to downsize this model to 6 wide)
The model just "looks right", meaning that the proportions work very well to
create a convincing train! Also, being able to shroud your cars also creates a
nice and realistic effect.
Nice work, James! You have just created a model which highlights some of 8 wides
most desirable attributes. Watch out, though--building 8 wide is like eating 1
Lay's® potatoe [1] chip;-)
-John
[1] You know;-)
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> Thanks go to "Ben" Beneke for putting me on-track to build a steamer.
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> Here's my result:
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=1912
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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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| 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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