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Finally got my website started
Posted by Frank53 on Sunday, June 17, 2007 10:03 PM

It only took a year for me to finally get started on building my website - lionellines.net.

Been too busy with work-work to do much on the layout, however, since I have been chained to my desk for almost two months, I have been dabbling at building my website.

You can see the beginnings of it here ------> www.lionellines.net

Couple o' things:

The main pages are in place but only the home page is really complete with graphics, although devoid of most links.

I need to design a new Lionel Lines masthead - I just don't like this one.

I also need to redo the buttons across the top- as they are not as precise as I want them to be. The orange buttons across the top do link to other pages, although teh main pages do not have much content.

The four large links at the bottom of the home page are not active, yet. These will be features will include step by step photos for the subject matter along with descriptions on how to do some scenery stuff.

Heaven help me - but I welcome all feedback. Whistling [:-^]

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Posted by 3railguy on Sunday, June 17, 2007 11:10 PM

Awesome, Frank! Say it with me, dude!!

 POSTWAR RULES!!!

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Posted by alexweiihman on Sunday, June 17, 2007 11:40 PM
Nice job! Keep us up to date
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, June 18, 2007 12:19 AM

very nice frank.....your my train hero.........i love your  trains.........

 

your totally tubular man!

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Posted by dougdagrump on Monday, June 18, 2007 12:20 AM

Thumbs Up [tup]Thumbs Up [tup]

Frank, Nice to see you found something to do with all your spare time. Wink [;)]Laugh [(-D]

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Posted by kpolak on Monday, June 18, 2007 5:52 AM
 Frank53 wrote:

I need to design a new Lionel Lines masthead - I just don't like this one.

Perhaps make it look more like the pre war Lionel typeface?  or changethe font to look like the type on the tender?

 Frank53 wrote:
  

I also need to redo the buttons across the top- as they are not as precise as I want them to be. The orange buttons across the top do link to other pages, although teh main pages do not have much content.

I like the top buttons.

Frank, you have a great way with the camera and lighting!

Great job!

Kurt

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Posted by fifedog on Monday, June 18, 2007 6:08 AM

Frank53 - Thumbs Up [tup]Thumbs Up [tup].

...sent you an email.

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Posted by Blueberryhill RR on Monday, June 18, 2007 6:14 AM

Frank...That is really a great website. I enjoyed looking at it. You did an excellent job. .  Tubular track makes the pictures look excellent.

Chuck

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Posted by USNRol on Monday, June 18, 2007 6:24 AM

Very nice!  Looks like an excellent start to a very informative and entertaining site.  It'd be neat if you could post the Hi-res versions of the Loco pictures to share with your visitors...I've been running the 2343 AA picture as my desktop wallpaper for a few months now and after seeing the other pictures have an itch to change to, say, the 726 picture.

Nice work Frank.

Roland

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Posted by dwiemer on Monday, June 18, 2007 8:53 AM

Good Job Frank.  I like the scenery and your great collection.  Perhaps you can have a little section telling folks not to pass up on great offers and show the photos of the F3 setWink [;)].  You also need to have your list of all the attributes of the Tubular track.  For real though, I would like it if you had a guest book to sign.  So we can tell you what we really think!  (it's all good)

Thanks,

dennis

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Posted by Blueberryhill RR on Monday, June 18, 2007 9:18 AM

Hey Frank.......Are you going to post free coupons or have a raffle of some good PW stuff, on your website ?? Big Smile [:D]Big Smile [:D]

Chuck

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Posted by Frank53 on Monday, June 18, 2007 9:28 AM
 Blueberryhill RR wrote:

Hey Frank.......Are you going to post free coupons or have a raffle of some good PW stuff, on your website ?? Big Smile [:D]Big Smile [:D]

Chuck

What a great idea - I think I'll start by raffling off a piece of FasTrack!

Thanks for all the gracious comments. It has a long way to go. If I can complete a few pages every now and then, it'll be a start. If I can keep it going through the entire layout process I hope it will be an interesting chronology.

 

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Posted by dbaker48 on Monday, June 18, 2007 9:32 AM
Awesome!  Will be watching, you need a counter.

Don

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Posted by anjdevil2 on Monday, June 18, 2007 9:42 AM

Nice set up, Frank.  Looking forward to more progress on the website.

Perth Amboy, huh?  I knew there was a reason I liked you.......Thumbs Up [tup]Bow [bow]Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg]

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, June 18, 2007 10:09 AM
Way to go, Frank!  I love the design of the site!  Very classy!  It's obvious that you've put a lot of effort into the overall look, which is very important.  There are a lot of sites out there that have good information and pictures, but extremely boring designs.  I can't wait to see what you'll do with it in the future.  It's always great to see another site for those of us who are enamored with the trains of yesteryear.
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Posted by Frank53 on Monday, June 18, 2007 10:11 AM
 anjdevil2 wrote:

Perth Amboy, huh?  I knew there was a reason I liked you.......Thumbs Up [tup]Bow [bow]Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg]

give me a clue dev - where you from ?

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Posted by dwiemer on Monday, June 18, 2007 11:29 AM

Frank, I am originally from Bogota, NJ (right next to Hackensack).  I went through Perth Amboy frequently.  It has plenty of industry to model.  Also, I recall a huge scrap yard that had many old locomotives, RR cars, etc that were being disassembled.  I have photos somewhere...probably in my parent's house.  Keep up the good work,

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Posted by ezmike on Monday, June 18, 2007 1:42 PM

Frank,

Once again a truly outstanding job.

Mike

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Posted by csxt30 on Monday, June 18, 2007 3:25 PM

Boy oh boy, is that going to be nice !!  It's already nice I think .  I have it added to my Favorites already .  Be sure & add the movie clips someday !! Big Smile [:D] Oh, yes a counter & guest book will be nice & maybe a button to ring the door bell too !! Laugh [(-D]  How about some postwar music ? !!

That sure is nice Frank !!

Thanks, John

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Posted by magicman710 on Monday, June 18, 2007 3:40 PM
 dwiemer wrote:

Frank, I am originally from Bogota, NJ (right next to Hackensack).

Dennis

Carpetbagger!!! Wink [;)]

 

Frank, wonderful layout and senery. Always keep it postwar! Smile [:)]

 

Grayson

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Posted by Frank53 on Monday, June 18, 2007 7:33 PM
 csxt30 wrote:

maybe a button to ring the door bell too !!

Thanks, John

no door bells for you good buddy - my dogs are still recovering from last Friday! Big Smile [:D]

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Posted by 1688torpedo on Monday, June 18, 2007 7:59 PM
 Hello Frank!   Nice Website you've got there!  Maybe someday a Prewar 1688 with Tin Litho Cars will grace your Tubular Track for some more Heritage!Wink [;)]Wink [;)]Tongue [:P]Clown [:o)] What town in New Jersey do you hail from?  My Father had relatives in Paterson, Newark & in other towns in between on his Mother & Father's side of the family( Woodworth & Hadley) Geneology is my other hobby & always interested in finding new information about my family as well. Take Care.
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Posted by Brutus on Monday, June 18, 2007 8:53 PM
Looking good!  I'll keep going back for more - keep us posted!

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Posted by csxt30 on Monday, June 18, 2007 9:01 PM
 Frank53 wrote:
 csxt30 wrote:

maybe a button to ring the door bell too !!

Thanks, John

no door bells for you good buddy - my dogs are still recovering from last Friday! Big Smile [:D]

Ha !! Laugh [(-D]  And just wait till our Command Buddy Jim gets his home computer !! Laugh [(-D] Friday night chats won't be the same !! Laugh [(-D]

Thanks, John

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, June 18, 2007 11:14 PM
Love the website. Will be checking it often as I've bookmarked it!
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Posted by anjdevil2 on Tuesday, June 19, 2007 6:37 AM

Frank,

Just hiding out in Jacksonville, till I'm allowed back in NJ.  (Exit 8..Hightstown..old joke)

Some family was in South Amboy, mostly New Brunswick/South Brunswick/Edison area.

You may convert me to tubular yet...Whistling [:-^]

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Posted by Frank53 on Tuesday, June 19, 2007 7:27 AM

dev:

11 & 125 Big Smile [:D]

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Posted by Dr. John on Tuesday, June 19, 2007 7:54 AM
Frank - I think the website looks great! Thumbs Up [tup]
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Posted by fifedog on Saturday, July 21, 2007 9:37 AM

BUMP!  Love the LINKS page.  Just spent some time watching the Woodshire videos.

Thanks again Frank.

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Posted by laz 57 on Saturday, July 21, 2007 10:06 AM

Great job FRANK.

laz57

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