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In lugnet.loc.us.ny.syr, Wayne Sardullo writes:
> Well I am 98% done with Version 1. The only thing I have left is the
> Conductor Control Room for my Minifigs. I didn't built it because I am trying
> to make it as close to the real thing as possible.
I will admit the train does look a wee-bit odd without anyone running it = )
(the flying Dutchman of Lego Trains?)
I spent alot of time coming
> up with a creative look for the Furnace. I needed something to breakup the Long
> cylinder look. I personally like it however, the engine just doesn't look
> complete without the conductors control room.
Hey when you get 98% of the design and construction done in 24-48
hours...you are way ahead of the game...lol...I have a couple of projects
that have remained in the unfinished bin for years...
> Also, I had a few email's about Powering, I ran some tests with the 9v(5300)
> in various locations. The best result was 2 (9v) in the tender box. I had to
> weight it down though. The coal tender box is 6 LBS. WOW, its heavy but it
> gets great traction. so whats the weight? (3) 2x6x3 weight blocks and one Old
> 4.5 Motor from an old Lego train I had.
>
> I already see some changes I am going to make to seem "MORE REAL", my goal was
> to first see if I could do it. So I guess I can say Mission accomplished. I
> still have the Switch/Crossing track issue to fix but, that will be a breeze.
Again my knowledge of trains is limited, but your engine seems quite large
for the Lego curves and switches to accomodate...
> Here's some Cheesy picts just to get an Idea of size. The over all length is 6
> straight tracks, (WOW)
>
> http://www.oswego.edu/~sardullo/lego/steamright.jpg
> http://www.oswego.edu/~sardullo/lego/almostdone.jpg
> http://www.oswego.edu/~sardullo/lego/coalcar.jpg
Impressive!
I think HUGE is an appropriate description...Your engine + coal car look to
be longer than TLG's last Lego Train set...How big a layout do you need to
host this monster? Are you going to create supplemental cars?
Will it fit in your train station? = )
John
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| (...) Heheh, Flying Dutchman of Lego trains, I like that. Thanks for the idea,It will now be called the "The Dutchman" (...) Heheh, I spent the entire Memorial Day Weekend on this, No breaks but lots of Beer! (...) Testing proved very successful. It (...) (26 years ago, 30-May-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ny.syr, lugnet.trains)
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| Well I am 98% done with Version 1. The only thing I have left is the Conductor Control Room for my Minifigs. I didn't built it because I am trying to make it as close to the real thing as possible. I spent alot of time coming up with a creative look (...) (26 years ago, 30-May-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ny.syr) !
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