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Re: O-Train
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Date: 
Thu, 17 Mar 2005 22:40:54 GMT
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I have been studying this design and appreciate the latest detail pics. This is
truly an example of LEGO elegance; functionality and simplicity at it's finest.
Thanks for sharing and also these images are superb!

I was wondering what kind of horizontal latitude your get from your rubber bands
when traversing uneven track conditions?

As Didier mentioned I had organized a survey of close coupling a couple years
ago and delivered it a BricksWest (if memory serves). And as always <ILTCO hat
on> I think that this is such a great example of close coupling I would invite
you to submit a short paper to the ILTCO library*. Not much more then the text
included in your lugnet posts and several embedded images would be great! If you
are interested just send me an email.</ILTCO hat on>

* ILTCO is always looking for articles/papers for the Library. Even short 2 or 3
page papers are welcome. I think a resource like this can benefit the hobby
greatly but we need these great ideas documented and retrievable!


SteveB
sebarile(at)sstanamera(dot)com


In lugnet.trains, Didier Enjary wrote:
In lugnet.trains, Jason Allemann wrote:
In lugnet.trains, Samarth Moray wrote:
Sweet! I saw this a while back with some of the club pics (one of the rare
occasions I actually check out something like that) and your model was one
of those that struck me.

Thanks!

I see the BNSF buffers have made their first (?) MOC appearance as well.

Those buffers are actually in the <http://www.peeron.com/inv/sets/4512-1
Cargo Train> as well, which is where I got them, so I can only assume they've
made into other MOCs before now.

Yes, just check : http://www.6studs.com/cc21002/cc6500-5.JPG

Also FYI, another way you can do close-couplings is by
using bunches of technic 1xx plates. You can use these as a stand-alone or
in conjunction with the rubberband system for additional strength.

A close coupling I've seen but not in train MOC is this one :

http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/samrotule/bus/bus_cts_renault_agora_l_03.jpg

I'd like also to remember the very good paper on close coupling and other train related building technics (ILTCO library) : "Advanced Train Building" by Steve Barile : http://www.iltco.org/library/docs/Advanced_Train_Building_SBarile_BW02.pdf   (1953KB)

Now, Steve has to make an update  with this very good O-train MOC by Jason :)


Sounds intriguing.

Thanks for sharing!

You're very welcome!

Legoswami

J



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(...) Cool, thanks. Glad you like it! (...) I'm not really sure what you're asking about here. Side to side play in the connection? Front to back range of motion? (...) As I mentioned in reply to Didier, I found your presentation very impressive. I (...) (19 years ago, 18-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains)

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(...) Yes, just check : (URL) (...) A close coupling I've seen but not in train MOC is this one : (URL) like also to remember the very good paper on close coupling and other train related building technics (ILTCO library) : "Advanced Train Building" (...) (19 years ago, 17-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains)

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