Here's a nice article about taking an old lugged steel vintage Raleigh and making it into a great touring bike:
http://readytoride.biz/?m=200612

Comparing Waterford lugged bottom bracket and TIG welded bottom bracket:
http://www.waterfordbikes.com/site/tech/bb.php

Some info on classic touring bikes:
http://beauty.nagog.smasher.net:81/b...es/000376.html