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| (...) minifig (...) standard 6 (...) track is (...) under (...) what (...) 10 (...) model (...) the same (...) comparisons are (...) relative (...) I still think 10 wide would be better, even if the minifigs are a little short. It would fit how the (...) (27 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.fl, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains)
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| I'm starting to be pursuaded that 8 wide is indeed superior to 6 wide. I may even build my next passinger train in that scale. But first I'd like to see some models that have been built in the 8 wide scale. Do you know any websites that show models (...) (27 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains)
| | | | | Re: GATS Tampa Show...
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| Speaking of which, we *desperately* need a larger radius curve piece. I'm seriously considering building my own curves, but GAD, the work involved! (...) -- | Tom Stangl, Technical Support Netscape Communications Corp | Please do not associate my (...) (27 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains)
| | | | | Re: GATS Tampa Show...
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| Seriously, what are you going to do when TLC introduces their new line of 8 wides trains? It's inevitable. Evolution and all that jazz... I mean, if TLC would get serious about producing model train sets, would you want them 6 wide and toylike? Why (...) (27 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains)
| | | | | Re: GATS Tampa Show...
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| (...) In other words, they're not overweight, they're undertall! ;) Jeff (27 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.fl, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
| | | | | Re: GATS Tampa Show...
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| Never pass up an opportunity to promote 8 wide, eh? (27 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.fl, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains)
| | | | | Re: from RTL ... a roundhouse
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| Thanks Larry for posting this (old) news! The Roundhouse is now finished, but there are still no real good pics of the turntable online. Since we start a train event in Brunswick/Germany between X-mas and New Years Eve, we want to have some (...) (27 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
| | | | | Re: GATS Tampa Show...
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| As everyone says, it's minifig scale, BUT if you had to chose the closest model train scale, I would say O scale. Now, of course, minifig scale means cars and trains that can only fit one minifig width-wise. I, however, build my trains 8 studs wide (...) (27 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.fl, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains)
| | | | | Re: GATS Tampa Show...
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| Larry Pieniazek <lar@voyager.net> wrote in message news:Fn2noF.6Ez@lugnet.com... (...) wondering... (...) <snip> Thank you Larry. I have wanted to say that for a long time now, but never happened upon the occaision to say it. As someone who is (...) (27 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.fl, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
| | | | | GFLTC Pictures Online
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| Hi All, The pictures of the Greater Florida LEGO Train Club at the GATS Tampa Show from last weekend are now on our web site. (URL) Ya... Robin GFLTC (27 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.fl)
| | | | | Re: GATS Tampa Show...
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| (...) Just (...) It depends... Assuming that LEGO track is standard gauge (USA) -Real world distance in between the rails = 56.5 inches -distance in between LEGO 9v rails = 1.5 inches - 56.5/1.5 = 37 1/3 or 1:37 1/3 scale (standard mini-fig is 1.625 (...) (27 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.fl, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains)
| | | | | Re: GATS Tampa Show...
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| (...) Just (...) All together now: "Minifig scale!" Seriously, they're not to any particular scale. Neither are minifigs. You could carry out analyses that pointed to any scale from about S (1:64) on up to G (1:22.5, the LGB Narrow Gauge, not the (...) (27 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.fl, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
| | | | | Re: GATS Tampa Show...
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| (...) This may be a very stupid question, but my wife and I have been wondering... Just what scale are LEGO Trains? Thanks Dean (27 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.fl, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains)
| | | | | GATS Tampa Show...
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| Hi all, Well the Tampa show is a rap. We had a great time at the GATS show and hope to see some of you at the next show if your in town. We got 4th place, but I think that's not bad, since we had three weeks notice that we were in the show and the (...) (27 years ago, 20-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.fl, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains)
| | | | | Re: New site for the NGLTC
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| Robin, Yeah I'll have to see what I can do. I tried to make it to the Tampa show, matter of fact I was in Tampa all this past week, but had to come home before the weekend. I was really trying to find an excuse to stay over the weekend. Good luck (...) (27 years ago, 19-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
| | | | | Re: New site for the NGLTC
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| (...) James, The web site look good... Maybe we could meet or link up at the GATS Show in Tallahassee in Jan. of 2000? The GFLTC and I plan to be at the show. See Ya... Robin GFLTC (27 years ago, 19-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
| | | | | Re: New site for the NGLTC
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| James J. Trobaugh wrote in message ... (...) oops, sorry thet's "by the end of the weekend..." I think I need some more caffeine this morning (27 years ago, 17-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
| | | | | New site for the NGLTC
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| We have FINALLY set up a domain for the North Georgia LEGO Train Club. Hopefully buy the end of the day you will be able to visit us at www.ngltc.org, for now you can come to (URL) and see the new site. It's being loaded as the day goes on (between (...) (27 years ago, 17-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
| | | | | GFLTC in the GATS Tampa Show...
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| Hi all, Just a reminder the Greater Florida LEGO Train Club will be at Great American Train Show in Tampa December 18th and 19th. This will be our first outing as a club and we haven’t had much time to work on the layout. But I think it should be a (...) (27 years ago, 12-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.fl)
| | | | | Re: GFLTC in the GATS Tampa Show...
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| Cool! I figured they'd find a way to fit you in to the show. I hope it goes great for you. James T North Georgia LEGO Train Club www.ngltc.org Robin Werner wrote in message ... (...) So (...) (27 years ago, 3-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.fl, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains)
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