Category Archives: LEGO

A sad day for LEGO Trains

Posted on October 2, 2007 by Mike Walsh

October 1, 2007 was a sad day for LEGO Trains.? LEGO announced (see LUGNET thread) that 9v trains will no longer be produced.? While disappointing, this is not really a susprise.? LEGO has for the most part, ignored the train … Continue reading →

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Looking inside my UTB K8

Posted on September 5, 2007 by Mike Walsh

Here is the box as I opened it although the baseplates were not stacked so nicely. I pulled the baseplates out first and set them aside.? I had specifically asked for baseplates because the last time we had the NCLTC … Continue reading →

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Received my UTB K8!

Posted on September 4, 2007 by Mike Walsh

This morning as I was sitting at my desk the DHL delivery truck arrived and had a present for me.? I received a K8 of assorted bricks from LEGO for working on the UTB (Hobby Train) project.? For those unfamiliar … Continue reading →

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Judging at the NC State Fair

Posted on August 25, 2007 by Mike Walsh

I have been asked to judge the LEGO category at the North Carolina State Fair again this year.? This will be the third time I have judged the LEGO category.? This year I am pleased to see the “kit” category … Continue reading →

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Interesting Pick-a-Brick at Bridgewater Commons

Posted on August 25, 2007 by Mike Walsh

I was up in NJ for work a few weeks ago and stopped by the LEGO Store at Bridgewater Commons which is about two miles from our NJ office.? Unlike my recent visit to the LEGO Store at Woodfield Mall … Continue reading →

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