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Thanks John. and yes, I agree about the buffers. Unfortunately, I have used up all my Black '2x3
rounded plates with hole' on my diesels! Do you know of a good source of Black ones?
Tom
p.s. I have some issues with 8wide, which I believe have been discussed many times before, so I
haven't repeated them here :)
"John Neal" <johnneal@uswest.net> wrote in message news:3A23F150.498A133B@uswest.net...
> Very nice models, Tom. Since you are obviously a train dude and interested in the
> details of model trains, I would suggest that you try modeling 8 wide. Not much
> extra work, but the results *look* a lot better proportion wise, if a prototypical
> look is what you're after. Also, I'd loose the buffers, which aren't proto to US
> stock and locos at all. I use the 2x3 rounded plate with hole to hold the magnet:
> http://lugnet.com/cad/ldraw/parts/ref/images/3176.gif
>
> When I see LTD (LEGO Train Dudes) who are doing cool stuff, I try to bring'em into
> the 8wide fold:-)
>
> -John
>
> Tom Cook wrote:
>
> > I have made some more additions to www.lgauge.com . I added:
> >
> > 1) Bulkhead Flat Car with 'Lumber Load':
> > http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/cook_thomas/Trains/Bulkhead/bulkhead.htm
> > The lumber needs some work! Anyone have any ideas?
> >
> > 2) Gondola:
> > http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/cook_thomas/Trains/Gondola/gondola.htm
> >
> > 3) Waffle Side Box Car:
> > http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/cook_thomas/Trains/Waffle/waffle.htm
> >
> > Also, previously seen at the recent wamaLTC meeting:
> > 4) 44 Tonner (switcher):
> > http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/cook_thomas/Trains/44tonner/44tonner.htm
> >
> > 5) MP15 (multipurpose loco):
> > http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/cook_thomas/Trains/MP15/MP15.htm
> >
> > 6) SD45 (six axle loco)
> > http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/cook_thomas/Trains/SD45/SD45.htm
> >
> > 7) Slug (traction motors only; no prime mover)
> > http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/cook_thomas/Trains/Slug/Slug.htm
>
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