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Re: New Look for old trains
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Tue, 16 Jan 2001 21:24:24 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, James Mathis writes:
> In lugnet.trains, John R. Clark writes:
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> > Regarding the models: Disgusting. I hate you. You're a complete knee-biter.[1]
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> I do not think I have ever been called a "knee-biter" before.
It's actually a quote from Douglas Adams's _Life, the Universe, and
Everything_. An immortal alien is bored by his existence, so decides to
insult everyone in the entire galaxy, and to do it alphabetically. The
complete quote (as I recall) is his line to Arthur Dent, "Arthur Philip
Dent? You're a jerk, Dent. A complete knee-biter."
BTW, I forgot to write and tell you how great it was to see your Cascades
model in person at the Washington show that Dan Parker did. I'm really glad
you were able to send it up. I'm pretty sure Dan got a lot of pics of the
layout, including your train, and will hopefully post them soon. The train
ran regularly on the layout, and when it wasn't running, it was on a siding
in the front. It was easily recognizable by all, and received much praise
and comment.
In discussing your Cascades model, Dan and I consensed that if it is at all
possible, the coaches should be shorter (less tall, not less long). One of
the distinctive things about the prototype is how short the coaches are in
relation to the engine (only slightly more than half the height!). In
looking at yours, we thought that removing a green brick from the bottom and
a white plate from the top would go a long way in suggesting the low height.
Logistically, of course, this may not be possible, due to internal
construction constraints. But I thought I would mention it. (Besides, the
model's so good-looking, I -have- to find something wrong with it, just so I
don't get totally discouraged and quit building trains altogether...)
Also, the train often runs in a configuration that goes: Engine--power
unit--coaches--power unit. The second power unit on the back has a
particularly distinctive look when -not- accompanied by a trailing engine
(so much so, that they use it in their ads:
http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/pubtran/amtrakcascades/library/images/t-Peace.jpg).
Amtrak used to have a great library of ads at
http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/pubtran/amtrakcascades/library/new_ads.cfm, but when
I tried to load them, most of the links were broken. But maybe they'll
repair them in the future. There was still a RealPlayer Cascades commercial
that worked (albeit choppily on my T1(?)), in case you hadn't seen it.
Keep up the amazing work.
Rick Clark
PNLTC
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