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Re: Hello,I am a maniac, define terms
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Mon, 12 Oct 1998 22:01:42 GMT
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Louise Belles wrote:
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> Hello,
> I have been a Lego maniac for years, with the excuse to buy all those sets
> for my kids. Now they are into older things and I have had to admit I am a
> Lego maniac myself. The kids have graciously turned all sets over to me.
Careful now. The "dark ages" have been known to come to an end... :)
I
> have been amazed at the number of adults that love them. I find it very
> reaffirming that I am not alone.
> I especially enjoy trains and monorails.
Cool. Another trainiac...
I have always loved trains, but
> the O gauge required too much room and too much patience to keep them running.
Really? Lego trains are about O gauge.
> So Lego trains have been the perfect solution for me.
> I have been reading the net pages and was confused by the term point. I
> think I figured out from context that it is the British term for switch.
Yes.
Is
> there any place with a glossary of terms for model railroaders?
> I have enjoyed many of your web pages, and am inspired to get my train
> running.
I'm just saying "hi" and can't really teach you. Someone else will have to tell
you. I am not fluent.
I also have a new Cargo Railway on the way in the mail. My family
> found it on clearance sale at the Walmart in Evergreen, Colorado. (Sorry,
> don't know if any are left.)
I'm glad you didn't pay full price. I also have a heavily modified 4559. It's
not done yet, but you can see it on my page found in my sig below (shameless
plug ;-)
It will be a long time before you see any
> pictures as I have a few details to clean up (I am finishing a masters thesis
> in geology).
Wow. Go get 'em. Meanwhile when you get a few moments, check this out:
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/train_depot/ Matt Bate's Train Depot
> Make it a good day. Louise
Thanks! I'm looking forward to seeing your pix!
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