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Subject: 
Re: New Train Cars and Locos
Newsgroups: 
lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.wamaltc
Date: 
Tue, 28 Nov 2000 21:45:23 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, John Neal writes:
> Very nice models, Tom.  Since you are obviously a train dude and interested in
> the
> details of model trains, I would suggest that you try modeling 8 wide.  Not
> much
> extra work, but the results *look* a lot better proportion wise, if a
> prototypical
> look is what you're after.  Also, I'd loose the buffers, which aren't proto to
> US
> stock and locos at all.  I use the 2x3 rounded plate with hole to hold the
> magnet:
> http://lugnet.com/cad/ldraw/parts/ref/images/3176.gif
> 
> When I see LTD (LEGO Train Dudes) who are doing cool stuff, I try to bring'em
> into
> the 8wide fold:-)
> 
> -John

Tom, your new creations are cool.  I like the waffle pattern.

I think I can imagine how the wheels slide on your 44 ton loco.  That's a nice
solution, and I look forward to seeing details of it.

Regarding 8-wide...  noooooooo.  Into the deep you will fall.... ;-) ;-) ;-)
Yes, try it, if you can stand it.  It's LEGO- you can always take an 8-wide
apart and continue with 6-wide.  "I've been hypnotized into 8-wide...." ;-)

later,
James Mathis

> Tom Cook wrote:
> 
> > I have made some more additions to www.lgauge.com .  I added:
> > 
> > 1) Bulkhead Flat Car with 'Lumber Load':
> 
> http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/cook_thomas/Trains/Bulkhead/bulkhead.
> h • tm
> > The lumber needs some work!  Anyone have any ideas?
> > 
> > 2) Gondola:
> 
> http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/cook_thomas/Trains/Gondola/gondola.ht
> m
> > 
> > 3) Waffle Side Box Car:
> 
> http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/cook_thomas/Trains/Waffle/waffle.htm
> > 
> > Also, previously seen at the recent wamaLTC meeting:
> > 4) 44 Tonner (switcher):
> 
> http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/cook_thomas/Trains/44tonner/44tonner.
> h
> tm
> > 
> > 5) MP15 (multipurpose loco):
> > http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/cook_thomas/Trains/MP15/MP15.htm
> > 
> > 6) SD45 (six axle loco)
> > http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/cook_thomas/Trains/SD45/SD45.htm
> > 
> > 7) Slug (traction motors only; no prime mover)
> > http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/cook_thomas/Trains/Slug/Slug.htm



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  Re: New Train Cars and Locos
 
Very nice models, Tom. Since you are obviously a train dude and interested in the details of model trains, I would suggest that you try modeling 8 wide. Not much extra work, but the results *look* a lot better proportion wise, if a prototypical look (...) (26 years ago, 28-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.wamaltc)

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