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(...) Do you have any more information or pictures on the construction of this: (URL) I'm Intrigued... -John Rudy (20 years ago, 1-Apr-04, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.build, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | New Yahoo Group: chicago-lego
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Hi everyone - I have created a new Yahoo group tonight to coordinate meetings and other stuff among Chicago area LEGO builders. I've called it chicago-lego. It is publicly listed on Yahoo, but new members must be approved to join. I'm doing it this (...) (20 years ago, 26-Mar-04, to lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.trains.org.niltc)
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| | Pictures from NILTC display at All American Railroad Show
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A small but busy show! (URL) you, Ken (20 years ago, 16-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc)
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| | NILTC to display at All American Railroad Show
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The Northern Illinois Lego Train Club will have a display at the All American Railroad Show will be held this Saturday, March 13, at the Lyons Township Highschool Fieldhouse in LaGrange, Illinois. The fieldhouse is located at the intersection of (...) (20 years ago, 11-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc)
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| | NILTC exhibited their layout at NMRA "High Wheeler 04"
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New building tallent, new creations, and an opportunity to run in the dark! For more info please visit: (URL) Ken (20 years ago, 8-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc)
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| | Re: Cantigny...The rest of the story.
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(...) I see you revived the engine? (URL) remember her from years past.... Josh (21 years ago, 10-Dec-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.niltc)
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| | Cantigny...The rest of the story.
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The 1st midwest Lego show is history it was very sucessful. Planning has already begun for the 2nd! for the full story please visit: (URL) see all the show pics as well as a few pictures of Cantigny Park and their mechanised armor collection visit: (...) (21 years ago, 8-Dec-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.niltc)
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| | I need HELP!
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(no not that kind of help) Hey all, I am currently planning a Lego train show in Winfield Illinois for dec.6-7th (see flyer: (URL)) and I have a problem. I have a 35ft x 35ft room to fill and no clue as to what to put in it. I had a layout for the (...) (21 years ago, 24-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: multi club show offer
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After recently returning to the world of Lego I am looking forward to a show this close to our home. (only a matter of a few miles) Although we are still sorting the newly amassed collection and have nothing yet built ro display, I hope to pick up a (...) (21 years ago, 3-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc)
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(...) crossposting to state groops since I forgot to do so earlyer. Also there is still plenty of space so if your interested in hanging out with people from at least 4 different clubs let me know. -->(roj2323@yahoo.com) ondrew p.s. I have a place (...) (21 years ago, 1-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.loc.us.in)
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(...) Spotlighted. For anyone in the area interested, or even if you're a few hours' drive away, this is a great location for a show. It doesn't draw huge crowds, but they were a quality bunch last year for our first show there. The space is very (...) (21 years ago, 30-Oct-03, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc)
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Wow... According to mapquest it is a mere 12 miles from my house, and a 20 minute drive :D (from bloomingdale)!!!! You guys wouldnt mind if a teen joined you for the displays? Here is my brickshelf account just so you know what i may bring: (URL) i (...) (21 years ago, 30-Oct-03, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc)
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(...) Wow, this sounds like SO much fun! Too bad the GMLTC has already committed to a show that weekend, otherwise I'd try to talk them into making the road trip. It's been done before, right? <grin> JohnG, GMLTC (21 years ago, 29-Oct-03, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc, FTX)
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Ondrew & All, I put this question up to our newsgroup, and see what the interest level is. I am sure we can contribute in some way. Please e-mail me to discuss some other items in regards to this. Scott S. -- Scott E. Sanburn President, Michiana-LUG (...) (21 years ago, 29-Oct-03, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc)
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| | Re: multi club show offer
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Thanks for the invitation! To save you IndyLUGers some time, here's some info I picked up from the Cantigny Park web site: "Cantigny is located in Wheaton, Illinois, a western Chicago suburb, approximately three miles north of Interstate 88." (...) (21 years ago, 29-Oct-03, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | multi club show offer
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Everyone - I'd like to invite you to display at a new LEGO show coming up the weekend of December 6-7th in Winfield, IL at Cantigny Park (www.cantignypark.com). Last year, the Northern Illinois LEGO Train Club displayed for this show, alongside (...) (21 years ago, 29-Oct-03, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.org.us.michiana-lug, lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.org.scibrick) !
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| | Re: NILTC Show at Illinois Railway Museum - Aug 15-17 and Aug 23-24
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(...) Replying to self - it was only an 800 mile day, not 900... ;-) JohnG, GMLTC (21 years ago, 24-Aug-03, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.loc.us.il, FTX)
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| | Re: NILTC Show at Illinois Railway Museum - Aug 15-17 and Aug 23-24
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(...) After only wiping out a few of the track-side structures on the layout.... Gotta love that 8-wide overhang! The Challenger still needs some fine-tuning, this was its "world premier", since I had never actully run it powered. "Thanks" to all (...) (21 years ago, 24-Aug-03, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.loc.us.il, FTX)
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| | Re: NILTC Show at Illinois Railway Museum - Aug 15-17 and Aug 23-24
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Well the whole NILTC club was very pleased ( and a few members surprised) to receive a visit by John Gerlach at our Thomas show today. He stayed for only a few hours but it was a real blast! The highlights included: a. Joint NILTC/GMLTC 8-wide (...) (21 years ago, 24-Aug-03, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.loc.us.il)
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| | Re: NILTC Show at Illinois Railway Museum - Aug 15-17 and Aug 23-24
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(...) Yes. AND call the mediaperson on it (in a nice way, while thanking them for the coverage) if they misquote the interviewee. (21 years ago, 20-Aug-03, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.loc.us.il)
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| | Re: NILTC Show at Illinois Railway Museum - Aug 15-17 and Aug 23-24
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(...) I suppose it's up to us to change that impression when we give interviews. If we (collectively) make a conscious effort to say they are not just for kids, perhaps it will change over time? -Tim (21 years ago, 20-Aug-03, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.loc.us.il)
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| | Re: NILTC Show at Illinois Railway Museum - Aug 15-17 and Aug 23-24
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(...) The article doesn't make more than the usual number of errors (BrickLink.com as a source for "LEGOS" ...) but I do wish the media would give up on the "adults playing with kids toys" angle, it gets a little tiresome. If some LEGO sets are (...) (21 years ago, 20-Aug-03, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.loc.us.il)
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| | Re: NILTC Show at Illinois Railway Museum - Aug 15-17 and Aug 23-24
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(...) (21 years ago, 20-Aug-03, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.loc.us.il)
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| | Re: NILTC Show at Illinois Railway Museum - Aug 15-17 and Aug 23-24
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(...) Gosh, I'm tired. I meant this last parenthetical to mean ... "this was a problem, since they were being so disruptive." -Tim (21 years ago, 18-Aug-03, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.loc.us.il)
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| | Re: NILTC Show at Illinois Railway Museum - Aug 15-17 and Aug 23-24
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(...) Ohh, I wish that was our problem :-) There's a mentally handicapped child who is at one of our shows every year. He really loves the trains, but is quite loud and disruptive - and his parents have difficult time controlling him. One of our (...) (21 years ago, 18-Aug-03, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.loc.us.il)
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| | Re: NILTC Show at Illinois Railway Museum - Aug 15-17 and Aug 23-24
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(...) You've had problems with guest trains in the past? Do tell! The only problems the GMLTC has had recently is when a kid brought his Hogwart's Express. We're so used to running our 8-wide trains - they require almost full throttle - we ran his (...) (21 years ago, 18-Aug-03, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.loc.us.il)
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| | Re: NILTC Show at Illinois Railway Museum - Aug 15-17 and Aug 23-24
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(...) Well, we discourage "guest trains" from the audience, simply because we had a rather unique experience with a kid whose trains we offered to run. BUT - if you're an established member of an established train club, I don't see how running your (...) (21 years ago, 18-Aug-03, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.loc.us.il)
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| | Re: NILTC Show at Illinois Railway Museum - Aug 15-17 and Aug 23-24
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(...) What is the NILTC club policy on "guest trains"? If someone were to say, make a road trip, and brought a train (8-wide, of course) - could they run it on your layout? Great pics, btw - lots and lots of fun 'eye candy', and great work modelling (...) (21 years ago, 18-Aug-03, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.loc.us.il)
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| | Re: NILTC Show at Illinois Railway Museum - Aug 15-17 and Aug 23-24
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(...) (21 years ago, 18-Aug-03, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.loc.us.il)
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| | NILTC Show at Illinois Railway Museum - Aug 15-17 and Aug 23-24
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The Northern Illinois LEGO® Train Club is showing at the Day Out with Thomas event at the Illinois Railway Museum this weekend and next. Show dates are: August 15-17,23-24. For more details, see the Illinois Railway Museum site at (URL) site is (...) (21 years ago, 14-Aug-03, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.il) !
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| | Re: Meetings / Events
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Well I'm here in Holland Mich, but it seems like everyone is busy with other things. Oh well. If you're ever in Eastern Mass, post something to NELUG and I'm sure we'll be able to get a meeting together fairly quickly. Jonathan (...) (21 years ago, 17-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.org.us.michlug)
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| | Re: Meetings / Events
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(...) Since there doesn't seem to be an overwhelming interest and family plans seem to crop up on Easter weekend; I will have to cancel my participation in any event may or may not happen. -Jason (21 years ago, 16-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.org.us.michlug)
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| | Re: Meetings / Events
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I should be able to get my tail over to a meeting in Mich City, or St. Joe also. -Stefan- (...) (21 years ago, 16-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.org.us.michlug)
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| | Re: Meetings / Events
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(...) Ok, so who all is interested in a multi-club meeting? I'm in. Guessing at locations that would be about half way between the MichLUG membership and the NILTC membership, I would say Saint Joseph (49085) or Michigan City (46360) seems good. Is (...) (21 years ago, 15-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.org.us.michlug)
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| | Re: Going to be in town
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(...) Jonathan, I know MichLUG doesn't have any plans for that particular weekend. We have a meeting this Saturday, so there might be enough time in between for people to be making another trip. I noticed that you posted to NILTC as well. Perhaps (...) (21 years ago, 4-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.trains.org.niltc)
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| | Re: Meetings / Events
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I will forward this to the club's e-mail list. ondrew (...) (21 years ago, 4-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc)
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| | Meetings / Events
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Hi All, Are you planning anything from the 18th - 21st? I'm going to be in Holland, Mich and wanted to see some of the other groups. Jonathan Dallas NELUG (21 years ago, 4-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc)
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| | Re: Pick-A-Brick
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(...) Name the time and place, buddy. I'll fill the van to the brim. I expect that at least David and Larry would be up for one, and possibly a few more besides. Lets actually look into this more, how much lead time would we need to coordinate a (...) (21 years ago, 3-Apr-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.trains.org.niltc)
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| | NILTC at Highwheeler 2003 and the All American Road Show
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Greetings LUGnetters! It's been a busy 2 weekends for the Northern Illinois LEGO Train Club members. On March 8-9, we participated at the HighWheeler 2003 show at Harper College in Palatine IL. This was NILTC's second time at this show and we've (...) (21 years ago, 17-Mar-03, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.events, lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us.il) !!
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| | Re: Chicago Elevated
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(...) Sweet. Did it have any curves? Those protective ridges would presumably need to be widened a bit. (21 years ago, 6-Mar-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.niltc)
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| | Re: Chicago Elevated
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I like the detail on the elevated train, including the traffic light hanging under the track. We had a working elevated train at one time, a simple Mindstorm system controlled it going back and forth. It was modeled after the local MARTA train line (...) (21 years ago, 6-Mar-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.niltc)
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| | Re: Chicago Elevated
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Hey all, Hears some shots of brian's version. When these photos were taken it was still a work in progress. (URL) hears a really bad shot of the car its self. Like I said it was a work in progress. The shot however gives you a good idea of how its (...) (21 years ago, 5-Mar-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.niltc)
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| | Re: Chicago Elevated
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(...) Wow, very cool! Brian Williams has created some El cars as well, for a short (non functioning) section of track on the NILTC layout. I looked for pictures but could not find them -- perhaps someone will get a shot at the show coming up this (...) (21 years ago, 5-Mar-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.niltc)
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| | Re: Paging Ondrew Hartigan...
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thank you. i will be shure to share what i come up with. also i would like to thank your club for a great weekend, even if i was sick. i really did enjoy myself and i got some great ideas. thanks ondrew (...) (21 years ago, 31-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc)
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| | Paging Ondrew Hartigan...
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Ondrew, I can't get an e-mail to you, so just wanted to let you know the .dat file for my tank car frame is up. I tried the NILTC site, and haven't seen a single post of yours, but thought posting here was worth a shot. LMK when you retrieve the (...) (21 years ago, 31-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc)
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| | NILTC Show This Weekend - Cantigny Park in Winfield
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Hey Everybody - Well, in my (excruciatingly) busy schedule, I accidentally neglected one of my duties -- announcing the next NILTC show. So, here goes: This weekend, the Northern Illinois LEGO Train Club will be displaying at Cantigny Park in (...) (22 years ago, 7-Dec-02, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.in)
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| | Re: NILTC at TCA National Convention show a success!
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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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| | Re: NILTC at TCA National Convention show a success!
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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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| | NILTC at TCA National Convention show a success!
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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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| | Re: NILTC to display at Train Collector's Association National Convention
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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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| | NILTC to display at Train Collector's Association National Convention
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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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| | Re: NILTC Website?
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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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| | Re: NILTC Website?
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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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| | Re: NILTC Website?
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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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| | NILTC Website?
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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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| | Re: NILTC first show a success!
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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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| | On Hiatus
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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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| | Re: NILTC first show a success!
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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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| | Re: NILTC first show a success!
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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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| | Re: NILTC first show a success!
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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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| | Re: NILTC first show a success!
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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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| | Re: NILTC first show a success!
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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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| | Re: NILTC first show a success!
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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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| | NILTC first show a success!
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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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| | Re: preview of my NILTC modules
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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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| | Re: preview of my NILTC modules
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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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| | Re: preview of my NILTC modules
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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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| | Re: preview of my NILTC modules
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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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| | preview of my NILTC modules
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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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| | NILTC at High Wheeler '02
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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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| | Re: Who all is coming to the meet?
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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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TERMS OF USE FOR LUGNET.COM OVERVIEW AND DEFINITIONS lugnet.com ("LUGNET") is a privately owned Internet site designed and run primarily for the benefit of those who enjoy building with, discussing, collecting, buying & selling, trading, and (...) (23 years ago, 6-Aug-01, to 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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