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The Open House yesterday was more like a MAD House! (URL) TV news story> of the GMLTC/TCLTC re-aired early Saturday morning, and 1,000s of people came out to see us. The wait to get into the space (we max out at 300 people I'd say) was over an hour. (...) (13 years ago, 10-Apr-11, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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There has been and there will be a lot going on this month. The TCLTC layout will be on display at the Brickmania Open House this Saturday from 10AM to 4PM, and an (URL) AtlasObscura Day> after-party will be hosted there as well, from 7PM to 11PM. (...) (13 years ago, 6-Apr-11, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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| | Blogging On LUGNET
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Subject matter says it all really-- I am going to use the TCLTC NG here on LUGNET as a blog for all of the day to day goings on with the club. JOHN (13 years ago, 6-Apr-11, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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| | Re: 10 Wide Thomas
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(...) lol "Super Thomas" (URL) I am impressed with the PF motor, although the initial investment was rather steep. Ross and I have been talking about using the PF train motor in conjunction with the 9 volt motor, getting its power from the tracks (...) (13 years ago, 23-Jan-11, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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(...) Absolutely awesome work John. I love the use of the Duplo Thomas nose, it fits in perfectly. Annie and Claribel look sweet. The power functions bit makes me very happy. It looks like he runs well in the vid. I'm tempted to build a version for (...) (13 years ago, 23-Jan-11, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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Well, this MOC has been a WIP for years, and now I have finally finished it (with, of course, help from my consultant, chief designer, and son, Ross:-) (URL) (Click (URL) HERE> for more pics after moderation) When Ben Fleskes starting producing his (...) (13 years ago, 23-Jan-11, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
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(...) I don't know if this is a coincidence or not, but Paul essentially confessed AND ratted you out on my FB page just today! LOL Hope that you didn't throw out a shoulder, Benn! :-P JOHN (13 years ago, 21-Jan-11, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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(...) Heh heh heh, who'd of ever thunk that TPing someone would turn out to be a mitzva. I thought I had a photo of my coconspirator in the act, but I can't find that shot of Paul now. I've got to say though, tossing those tiny rolls was murder. (...) (13 years ago, 21-Jan-11, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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| | Re: The TCLTC Relocates to the Twin Cities
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(...) The pay phone and floppy drives still exist, too-- in a museum!!! :-p JOHN (13 years ago, 18-Jan-11, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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| | Re: The TCLTC Relocates to the Twin Cities
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(...) The rolodex, unlike the good samaritan, actually exists--proverb not needed! Dave K (13 years ago, 17-Jan-11, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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(...) Thanks, Benn! (...) I'm sure you meant the proverbial rolodex, but yeah, I still can do that:-) JOHN (13 years ago, 17-Jan-11, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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(...) Welcome back to the Midwest! (...) Looking forward to them. Benn BTW, are you still the go to man for lego train shirts? (not that I'm presently in need, but hey, got to keep the roloedex up to date). (13 years ago, 16-Jan-11, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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(...) Now that you mention it, the prime suspects would be cheeky Canucks, but there are so many cheeky LTDs that, at this point, EVERYONE is suspect! (...) Well, I fear that unless you ever plan a road trip to MN, you may never see it. We have a (...) (13 years ago, 11-Jan-11, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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(...) I'd love to take responsibility for that, but alas, I've never seen your layout live :( Some day... Dave K (13 years ago, 11-Jan-11, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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| | Ever Had Your Train Layout TP'd? lol
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We have. I was just going through some old pics and I came across (URL) this one> and it made me smile (again). Unfortunately, I have forgotten who the perps were, and if they are reading this, I would love it if you'd delurk and take a bow:-) (...) (13 years ago, 10-Jan-11, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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| | The TCLTC Relocates to the Twin Cities
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And just like that, the TCLTC has returned back to the Twin Cities of Minneapolis & St. Paul, and in style! Thanks to warehouse space provided by Dan Siskind, owner of (URL) Brickmania>, we have been able to set up our layout for long-term public (...) (13 years ago, 7-Jan-11, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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| | Re: The TCLTC Changes Its Mind
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(...) I'm sure that I have no idea what you are talking about, Dave. But further to the point: who are you calling "old dog" you Pre-Cambrian Canine! Pot, Kettle, FTW :-p JOHN (14 years ago, 22-Aug-10, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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| | Re: The TCLTC Changes Its Mind
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(...) Conveniently vague? You?? Why that's extraordinary! Old dogs really can learn new tricks... gdr Dave K (14 years ago, 22-Aug-10, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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(...) Eggsacally! Conveniently vague, allowing me to select the current town I'm in, and the next town over:-) JOHN (14 years ago, 22-Aug-10, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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| | Re: The TCLTC Changes Its Mind
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(...) Ya, but WHICH Twin Cities? (14 years ago, 21-Aug-10, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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| | The TCLTC Changes Its Mind
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A while back, I posted (URL) THIS>, and now I've changed my mind: It's back to "Twin Cities LEGO® Train Club". Not that anyone really cared, but I just wanted to set the record straight. JOHN (14 years ago, 20-Aug-10, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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| | Re: The TCLTC Changes Its Name
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(...) If John wants my club shirts back, he is going to have to come and get them. Until then, I will be forced to continue to be the rep for TCLTC in the Midwest. Paul (14 years ago, 8-Jan-10, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc)
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| | Re: The TCLTC Changes Its Name
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(...) Okay, John, you might not be a club, but could you be used as one? And if you were, would I recognize you if you hit me over the head? Benn PS, what about the extended TCLTC members (e.g., Mr Foster) (15 years ago, 26-Dec-09, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc)
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(...) Touché. Godt legged! (URL) JOHN (15 years ago, 18-Dec-09, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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| | Re: The TCLTC Changes Its Name
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(...) Definitely. They've got a highly skilled veteran LEGO builder with more talent in his little finger than most AFOLs have in their entire family. Plus his dad. ;) --Tony (15 years ago, 17-Dec-09, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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(...) I got married and moved out there 26 years ago and lived across from Sabino Canyon, but moved back to Minnesota in '91. Won't be moving back to Tucson for a few years, though. I do own land in between Oracle and San Manuel. (...) Yeouch. (URL) (...) (15 years ago, 17-Dec-09, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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(...) Cool - Tucson is a great little town (1) to move to! What part of the area are you moving to? I live on the northwest side not that far from Marana. Just as an FYI, the closest LEGO® brand store is in Phoenix (Chandler) and if you are into (...) (15 years ago, 17-Dec-09, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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(...) However it may be fair to say that TCLTC has resources and talent surpassing that of some small LTCs with >2 members! Do not underestimate the two-man club :) -Jordan (15 years ago, 17-Dec-09, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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(...) Heh, KeithLUG.... (URL) JOHN (15 years ago, 17-Dec-09, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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(...) And what more does one really need anyway, (URL) ET>? JOHN (15 years ago, 17-Dec-09, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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(...) Well, yes, it is my son's and my layout, but we have had other people "in on the action" as it were from time to time, like the time we collaborated with renowned builder (URL) Jonathan Lopes>. But I am not a club in the traditional sense, no. (...) (15 years ago, 17-Dec-09, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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So it's kinda like KeithLUG for trains? ;) (15 years ago, 17-Dec-09, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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(...) No. It's got John *and* his ego as members ;) (15 years ago, 17-Dec-09, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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So, it's not really a club but your personal layout? (15 years ago, 16-Dec-09, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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| | The TCLTC Changes Its Name
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Since I have relocated away from the Twin Cities of Mpls/St.Paul, MN, I've decided to change the name of the club. Eventually, I plan on moving to Tucson, AZ, so "TCLTC" will stand for "TuCson LEGO Train Club, but in the mean time, I'm going to call (...) (15 years ago, 16-Dec-09, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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| | Re: Christmas Trolley in Metallic Silver (drool)
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(...) Ha, well, the full train is going to be more like today's tourist lines: a hodge-podge of various cars. I already have a 12 wide Hiawatha car that I have built which I need to convert to 14 wide, and a 14 wide Soo Caboose I built about 10 (...) (15 years ago, 13-Dec-09, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Christmas Trolley in Metallic Silver (drool)
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(...) Oh, so that's where all the metallic silver went. John, you're insane (grin). But I can't wait to see the full train set (grin some more). Benn (15 years ago, 13-Dec-09, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Christmas Trolley in Metallic Silver (drool)
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In lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, David Koudys wrote: <snip> (...) Thanks, Dave. It is also quite sturdy, which is the real reason why I built it. I was running (URL) Trolley> around the tree, but our English Mastiff (URL) kept objecting!> (URL) I needed (...) (15 years ago, 7-Dec-09, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Christmas Trolley in Metallic Silver (drool)
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In lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, John Neal wrote: <snip> (...) Nicely done! The complexity of the build is masked by the simple look of it all--I love it Dave K (15 years ago, 7-Dec-09, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, lugnet.trains)
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