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(...) Ahem, well, okay then:-) First off, I will say that there is no current "standard". The GMLTC used 30"x45" tables for our last layout (actually just a skosh longer on each dimension to avoid module buckling). This size is convenient because (...) (23 years ago, 10-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Table Legs (was Re: Bridge & ideas (for GEMTS 2001))
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(...) I did so, and John Neal started to reply, but then figured it would be better to discuss it here so that others could contribute to - and benefit from - the discussion. OK John - you have the floor... 8-) SRC L#765 StRuCtures (23 years ago, 10-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Passenger Train Consists (was: Re: brick/plate height ruler...)
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(...) I just happened to be surfing looking for some Hiawatha info the other night, and came up with this URL: (URL) has scanned an original, full brochure on the Milwaukee Road's Olympian Hiawatha-- what a cool primary resource:-) -John (...) (23 years ago, 27-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: brick/plate height ruler...
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(...) Here is a typical(1) consist for a 15 or so car train from the heavyweight era that I just made up, but which ought to be fairly representative. Starting from the front: -baggage -baggage -Railway Post Office -Dormitory -Coach -Coach -Coach (...) (23 years ago, 27-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | JULY BAYLUG MEETING and brick/plate height ruler...
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Some guys just love to gloat! So TOM how about building an 8 wide metroliner? I've completed a new SW1 8 wide switcher, and have rebuilt the 8 wide hopper. Its much better. Did you scan those instruction cards? Are you happy with out deal for parts? (...) (23 years ago, 26-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: brick/plate height ruler...
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You want a 25-car Metroliner? I can do that ;-) I've just been playing around with designs for various cars. I have enough Metroliners, I just need to figure out HOW MANY of each car to make. I need to build a mail car, 2-3 Club Cars, a ton of (...) (23 years ago, 26-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: brick/plate height ruler...
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(...) I originally made it to measure stripe on various "Daylight"-type passenger coaches, so I could easily tell where the stripes were, but I could also tell the top and bottom, level of the windows, etc. without worrying about the distance (...) (23 years ago, 26-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Breaking radio silence...
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(...) Josh (23 years ago, 23-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Breaking radio silence...
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(...) I was so inspired that I've made container car Bricksmith kits that will be available as soon as I can find time to get the instructions drawn up. :-) The first production run (which I plan to auction) is done and parts for many dozens more (...) (23 years ago, 23-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Breaking radio silence...
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(...) It looks like what is more common;y known as a well car, or container car. (...) Looks good! josh (...) (23 years ago, 21-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Breaking radio silence...
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"David K. Z. Harris" <frenezulo@baylug.org> wrote in message news:GC4oxH.F1G@lugnet.com... (...) I (...) as (...) David, Your spine car is beautiful! I really like unusual train configurations (such as shared wheelsets). The detail and realism is (...) (23 years ago, 21-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Breaking radio silence...
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Too much work (still pre-IPO, but still hanging on after 5 years!), but I finally made some time to build more improvements on my Spine Car. I added some beds for the SuperTrain 2001 show, but I finally made some time to work on much-needed (and (...) (23 years ago, 21-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: IOLTC logo
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(...) *and* include the registered trademark symbol (®). -John (23 years ago, 20-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: IOLTC logo
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Corrected link: (URL) (23 years ago, 19-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: Pic: New Green Building
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(...) They sent me literature so I theoretically already have this info!!! I need to dig it up and coordinate with you guys about who is sending in the form and payment etc. FUT lugnet.org.us.michlug ++Lar (23 years ago, 19-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.us.michlug)
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| | Re: Pic: New Green Building
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(...) Josh as soon as i get that info from GATS (show times,setup times etc.) i will pass it on.I'm sure Steve B. And Larry P. know the place as they live in G.R. area but i have only been in the area once(steves house). (...) (23 years ago, 19-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: Pic: New Green Building
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(...) Woho, i'll see about getting there, but i'll need the place and times, ad stuff like that! Josh (...) (23 years ago, 19-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Deutschers To Put "I" in IOLTC Convention? :-)
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(...) Well, they hadn't gotten very far until I got a note from Brad Justus saying that TLC would like to be involved, so I think that is a great sign! Already we have folks from the PNLTC, NGLTC, and GFLTC definitely interested. And I know of (...) (23 years ago, 19-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: Pic: New Green Building
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(...) July 21st-22nd (...) (23 years ago, 19-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: Pic: New Green Building
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(...) When is the show? I'll see if i can make it down there to show some of my stuff too. Josh (...) (23 years ago, 19-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains.org)
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