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  Re: Via train photos
 
(...) The problem is of the lego curves. If I make them much longer, then they look stupid going around the curves. At present they are 24/26 studs long over the vestibule. If I extend them by 8 studs (which is relatively easy to do) then they (...) (24 years ago, 24-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: Via train photos
 
(...) Well, I agree, you are caught between a rock and a hard place. Too short and they look silly standing still, too long, and they look silly on curves. However I feel 32 studs is a good compromise. Many of my cars are that length or longer and I (...) (24 years ago, 24-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: Via train photos
 
(...) I have found that if you avoid 180° curves then the long cars don't look that bad because they are not in the curve too long. Just typing to see myself type, Chris (24 years ago, 24-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: Via train photos
 
(...) What would you like to know? 8-) I'm currently focusing on making a long layout with buildings at either end. I expect to use all your straight segments, plus any others I can borrow from anywhere else. With ~90% of the layout straight, you (...) (24 years ago, 28-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains)

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