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(...) Hee hee!! :-) (URL) (22 years ago, 4-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.il)
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(...) And remember kids, when you call S@H and order those Train kits, tell them you want them "ONDREW SIZED"!! Bigger is better! (especially on those tight curves) (22 years ago, 4-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.il)
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Hi everybody - The Northern Illinois LEGO Train Club had its second show last weekend, June 27-29, at the Train Collectors' Association National Convention. The convention was held at Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles, IL. We had a wonderful (...) (22 years ago, 3-Jul-02, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.events, lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us.il) !
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(...) Yep, Thursday-Saturday, 9-5 each day. Hope to see ya there! -Tim (22 years ago, 22-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc)
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(...) I happen to be in the midwest on vacation at the right time, and I may be able to swing by the show. I wanted to clarify the dates- does it really run Thursday through Saturday? Thanks! -- Tony Hafner www.hafhead.com www.pnltc.org (22 years ago, 22-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc)
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The Northern Illinois LEGO® Train Club will display a 16'x16' layout, complete with two loops of running trains, rail yard with functional transfer table/engine shed and intermodal container system, Chicago-style architecture, a kids' play area, and (...) (22 years ago, 3-Jun-02, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.events, lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.in)
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(...) I own the domain name. I will talk to you over email or through the club list for hosting specifics. Send me an email at tim@zacktron.com and I will set you up on the club mailing list. -Tim (22 years ago, 18-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc)
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(...) Has the domain name been aquired yet? Do you need any help with either setting the site up or hosting? Only reason I ask is because I do this for a living :-) Along with email/scheduling administration for 3000+ people. Let me know. (22 years ago, 18-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc)
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(...) The site is temporarily at (URL) and will move to (URL) hopefully soon. -Tim (22 years ago, 18-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc)
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Are there any plans to set up a NILTC website in the forseable future? (22 years ago, 18-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc)
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(...) thanks :) (...) thanks again, if you like the stuff on my Bshelf account, you may want to check out my webcomic, Subterfugitives: (URL) will be working on it again as soon as I get a new digital camera. self-promotion is a little out of (...) (22 years ago, 7-Mar-02, to lugnet.events, lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.loc.us.il)
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Hi everyone - I just thought I'd post to say that I am leaving LUGNET for a while. I never understood why people leave this place to take breathers until this week, but believe me when I say I need a BIG one. The problems, the garbage here is just (...) (22 years ago, 7-Mar-02, to lugnet.people, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.trains.org.niltc) !!
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Joel, I really loved your layout for the show! The building architecture was really very nice, but it's the little details I enjoyed the most: the billboard ads, the women in skirts, the gaggle of nuns, the cobblestone in the park, the mods on those (...) (22 years ago, 6-Mar-02, to lugnet.events, lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.loc.us.il)
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(...) Nun1: "Hey sister, soul sister!" Nun2: "Go sister, go sister," <motorcyclists appear and snatch Nun1's purse> Nun3: "Hey sister! Go! Sister!" Nun2: "Better get that dough, sister!" That is a hilarious picture. I love the minidress girl too (a (...) (22 years ago, 5-Mar-02, to lugnet.events, lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.loc.us.il)
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In lugnet.trains.org.niltc, Joel Kuester writes: <snipped GREAT descriptions> Jason said he was thinking about coming, so was I, with him, but two LEGO(r) events in a row is too much for the NLSO. Sorry we missed it! Sounds (and looks) like an (...) (22 years ago, 5-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.loc.us.il)
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(...) Absolute agreement, it was a ton of fun, and I'm really looking forward to our next show! (...) Yeah, it was a real learning experience for me personally. I have never packed up 48 square feet of Lego brick and moved it 120 miles before :) (...) (22 years ago, 5-Mar-02, to lugnet.events, lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.loc.us.il)
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IE centric site again... When will people learn IE is NOT the only browser out there.... sites should always be checked in other browsers to be sure they work... Tamy (...) (22 years ago, 4-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.loc.us.il)
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(...) They do indeed take a tremendous amount of energy. One of MLTC's main issues right now is trying to figure out how to reduce that amount. Congratulations to you all on figuring out how to deal with a no-show, it can be tricky. (...) They are (...) (22 years ago, 4-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.loc.us.il)
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The Northern Illinois LEGO Train Club's show this weekend at High Wheeler '02 went great!! Here are some links to pictures taken by Eric Wackerfuss, one of our newest members, he joined the club at the show. (URL) will be more pictures coming soon (...) (22 years ago, 4-Mar-02, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.il) !!
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(...) and black framed windows. (...) This weekend is our first show, I posted this a week or two ago, in the NILTC newsgroup: (URL) K (22 years ago, 27-Feb-02, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.town)
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(...) Looks great. I especially like the tan building with brown windows and trim. Or at least it looks brown, it might be black. The far right building in this picture: (URL) Also, That's some intricate detailing in the top of the Rhyeswith (...) (22 years ago, 27-Feb-02, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.town)
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(...) Rocks. Nice crowded buildings with a juxtaposition of different styles, and plenty ornate too! Thanks for sharing. (22 years ago, 26-Feb-02, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.town)
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About the "Milwaukee Color", I've always seen similarities between Milwaukee and my other waterfront town built mostly in the 19th century, Troy. The stuff on top of your buildings reminds me of "Subterfugitives"' highway, too. Wonder why... (...) (22 years ago, 26-Feb-02, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.town)
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hey all, I am nearly completed with my modules, and someone (Tim or Ondrew) asked to see what's on the newest middle module, so here are some shots of the buildings: (URL) middle module features a bank, an apartment complex, and my personal (...) (22 years ago, 26-Feb-02, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.town)
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Hello! The Northern Illinois Lego Train Club proudly announces our first public display at the High Wheeler 2002 train show in Palatine Illinois. The show will be open to the public on Saturday and Sunday, March 2 and 3 at 9:00 AM and close at 5:00 (...) (22 years ago, 18-Feb-02, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc)
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(...) that would be good! I would love to have some idea who's coming. for the headcount: I'll be there... probably ;) cheers! Joel K ___...___ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: (URL) (23 years ago, 14-Dec-01, to lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.trains.org.niltc)
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Can we get a public headcount of who is coming to the meeting? I'm coming, and bringing Brandon Grifford and Ondrew Hartigan, possibly a third person as well. See you all there! -Tim (23 years ago, 14-Dec-01, to lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.trains.org.niltc)
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| | Re: Milwaukee AFOL/NILTC meet; December 15th, 2001
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Reminder to everyone! Meeting at Joel Kuester's next Saturday in Milwaukee. See quoted message below. See you all there!! -Tim "Joel Kuester" <septenemae@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:Gn0Js2.9yC@lugnet.com... (...) that (...) planned (...) (...) (23 years ago, 10-Dec-01, to lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.people)
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Hello again, After the last local meet, (URL) discussed the best time for another one, and nearly everyone agreed that mid December was the best time. Since there is a monthly NILTC meet planned about the same time, we thought it best to combine the (...) (23 years ago, 18-Nov-01, to lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.people)
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(...) Hello, I just wanted to say that I took your advice last night and rebuilt the engine with an equal amount of orange and black. I am really glad you suggested this, because it not only looks better color-wise, but it is more accurate (...) (23 years ago, 8-Nov-01, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc)
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(...) I was actually looking at that picture just the other day, I love the look of your hook-hand tubing! I am actually trying to get enough hooks right now for my next engine, I only have 4 or 5 hook hands that aren't sunk into MOCs. cheers! Joel (...) (23 years ago, 7-Nov-01, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc)
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(...) Thank you! After seeing a few more pictures of it online, I definately agree that while this book is a good place to start, I am going to find some real-life prototypes for my next Engine(s). cheers! Joel K (23 years ago, 7-Nov-01, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc)
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(...) Hey! I say go for it, i'm building a SOO Line covered hopper now! Josh (...) (23 years ago, 7-Nov-01, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc)
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Sweet model Joel! You may want to consider changing the way you connect the horizontal railings to uprights using pirate hook hands jammed into short pieces of technic tubing. I did this on the 2nd version of my SD-90 and you can compare to the (...) (23 years ago, 7-Nov-01, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc)
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(...) agree with J2, it may be a bit low orangewise) Trainmasters and baby trainmasters are unique in appearance. That Lionel proto you're working from isn't the best starting point since it's tinplate... (23 years ago, 7-Nov-01, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc)
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(...) thank you, I set out to build an SD 40-20, but after I saw this engine, I knew I had to try it. Its kinda different and I hadn't recalled seeing one done before. (...) You are right about that, I'm going to see what I can do. Although I fear I (...) (23 years ago, 7-Nov-01, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc)
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(...) <snip> (...) Excellent work, Joel! You did terrific for a 100th attempt, much less your first! My only suggestion would be to revisit the height of the black in relation to the orange. Here is a pic I dug up to illustrate: (URL) on modeling (...) (23 years ago, 7-Nov-01, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc)
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Hiyas, I can't make it to the upcoming meeting, but I still have trains on the brains, so I made this today: (URL) is based on a Milwaukee Road Fairbanks-Morse H16-44 in a book that Ondrew gave me for rolling stock reference pics. Thanks again (...) (23 years ago, 7-Nov-01, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc)
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Hi all, I have been hearing commercials on the radio for the "midwest's largest model railroad show" that is happening this weekend here in Milwaukee at the State fair grounds. Is anyone here planning on going there? Specifically, are any Lego train (...) (23 years ago, 6-Nov-01, to lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.trains.org.niltc)
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Reminder - there's a Northern Illinois LEGO Train Club gathering tomorrow in Crystal Lake at Brian Williams' house. All are welcome - note his message at: (URL) you there!! -- Tim Courtney - tim@ldraw.org (URL) - Centralized LDraw Resources (23 years ago, 18-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.in, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) Thanks Todd! Yes, Aug 2 would be the formation date. -Tim (23 years ago, 6-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc)
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(...) OK, your group is ready. BTW, is August 2, 2001 the official date of formation of NILTC? Here's the first mention of it that I could find: (URL) added an entry here as well, assuming August 2 for now... (URL) if there's a more accurate date. (...) (23 years ago, 6-Aug-01, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains.org.niltc)
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Welcome to lugnet.trains.org.niltc, a LUGNET discussion group. CHARTER/PURPOSE: lugnet.trains.org.niltc (group): NILTC: Northern Illinois LEGO Train Club (U.S.A.) lugnet.trains.org (group and hierarchy): National and local train clubs/organizations (...) (23 years ago, 6-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc)
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