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(...) Does the fixed two-axle type freight car offer more resistance around curves compared to modern swiveling trucks like I imagine it would? Or would it depend on the length of the car itself compared to the curve radius? (URL) (17 years ago, 23-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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I realize that extra time is to be allowed for Lego putting together a PAB order, so just wondering how long before there is a problem? I ordered a PAB selection on Oct. 2. It is still showing as In Process. So I'm curious as to what is the average (...) (17 years ago, 23-Oct-07, to lugnet.market.shipping, FTX)
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Hello everyone, In several places on my 9V Lego train layout, I have sidings which provide the opportunity for a train to overtake another train which is travelling on the same track in the same direction. I would like to automate this process and I (...) (17 years ago, 23-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) In May, I made a test (based on your information): (URL) loco (built after set 112-2) pulled 20 two-axle "oldschool" cars. 11 of them had the old wheels with traction teeth, 6 had various spoked wheels (years 1969-1990) and 3 had the (...) (17 years ago, 23-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I hope this helps, its set #106 (Unicef Truck) Ben M. (17 years ago, 23-Oct-07, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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Hi, I have a United Nations truck and mini-fig that I bought new in the 1980's, I forget the year...and I can't find any info on the set. I know I have the instructions somewhere but I would like to know the set #. Any help? (17 years ago, 23-Oct-07, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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Oct 23 558-1: Road Crane x-77 black string missing from inventory (17 years ago, 23-Oct-07, to lugnet.inv)
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(...) Holy schamollies! That is indeed some very impressive pulling power by the 9V motors! I guess I was only making an assumption based on mis-perceptions fueled by not enough data and an unscientific guess. Boy, that's a horrible combination. (...) (17 years ago, 23-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Ciao!
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ciao a tutti ..... finalmente dopo mille peripezie sono riuscito ad iscrivermi a LUGNET ....... e finalmente posso postare ..... Vorrei salutare tutti e presentarmi : Mi chiamo Luca ho 27 anni e sono un fans della LEGO , anzi un super fans ...... (...) (17 years ago, 19-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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| | Re: New MOC: Legoland Spacelines 979
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Beautiful, simply beautiful! (17 years ago, 23-Oct-07, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: Model Train Show - Marshall TX Nov 3/4 NETLTC will be there
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(...) Tony - We are also interested in hooking up with TexLug - the TexLUG website hasn't shown much evidence of activity... KH - NETLTC. (17 years ago, 23-Oct-07, to lugnet.events)
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(...) Hi Bob, that assumption is not perfectly correct. In October 2006 a single 12V engine (powered by 2 motors) has pulled this 100 waggons train. (URL) A few months earlier we have made this attempt with a 9V engine pulling 61 cars. But we had (...) (17 years ago, 23-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) An instant classic. Pure BL. Well played! JOHN (17 years ago, 23-Oct-07, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) I'm "all in" :-d (...) That really does sound like fun. Alas, it won't be. But you're coming to Brickworld, yes? And bring along (by the ear, if you have to) Koudys, too! (Chris in tow is a given) (...) What's the drinking age in TGWN? Ross (...) (17 years ago, 23-Oct-07, to lugnet.general, lugnet.admin.general, FTX)
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(...) Actually, the magnetic couplers would be the limiting factor before the strength of the person pulling the train became an issue. I'm sure someone here knows what the critical number of cars is before the lead coupler can no longer bear the (...) (17 years ago, 23-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) It's fun there. Clever riffing = good times, is what I always say. (...) Listen, I fully disclosed... I can't help it if you don't read your mail or hate the TRUTH. JOHN (17 years ago, 23-Oct-07, to lugnet.general, lugnet.admin.general, FTX)
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(...) First round of virtual drinks are on me... Pulls out my invisible Gold Card, who's up for shots???? Hey John, why dont you and Ross pack up the train display and come join as at the Hobby Show the first weekend of November??? Come on, you know (...) (17 years ago, 23-Oct-07, to lugnet.general, lugnet.admin.general, FTX)
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(...) Gee John, if that's your real name. Where did you get that idea? Tell THE TRUTH and don't HATE ME. Seriously: John's rampant conceptual pilfering notwithstanding, I think that this would be a nice idea to try out, so I second the motion if (...) (17 years ago, 23-Oct-07, to lugnet.general, lugnet.admin.general, FTX)
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(...) The name "lounge" for an ot forum is not my idea, mind you. But I disagree. I like the way off-topic works; I just think an o-t.lounge might be in order. The OTL. I'd hang there, just like the Friends who hung out in Central Perk (how was that (...) (17 years ago, 23-Oct-07, to lugnet.general, lugnet.admin.general, FTX)
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(...) Wow, that is a great name! This would've been a great alternative to the .off-topic name, back in the beginning... wish we'd thought of it then! --Todd (17 years ago, 23-Oct-07, to lugnet.general, lugnet.admin.general, FTX)
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