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(...) Good times! (URL) JOHN (15 years ago, 25-Nov-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) Hey Ted, The barrier I used was a first time experiment, and yes, I found it extremely useful. Over the years, I have watched kids take running trains directly to the side of their face as they lean in too far. Seen both adults and kids move, (...) (15 years ago, 25-Nov-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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Looks like a good show. Do you guys find the "barrier" off the front of your train layout to be useful/effective? We have run without a barrier for the last two years at our train show (mostly because we don't have one). It has worked all right but (...) (15 years ago, 24-Nov-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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Wow! Just wow! K, I'm still exhausted, but it's a good exhausted! So here it is--first, two vids from the show-- (URL) OBB Display at the 2009 Christmas Train Show> and (URL) OBB Classic Space Layout at the 2009 Christmas Train Show> So with those (...) (15 years ago, 24-Nov-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, FTX)
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Hello to all you wonderful LEGO enthusiasts!! Yes, it is that time again! Time for the annual 2 day event known as the Toronto Christmas Train Show, where you can view MOCs and builds from many of your favourite Ontario builders!! So come one, come (...) (15 years ago, 18-Nov-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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This coming Saturday (OCT. 17th) is the Toy Building Zone's official Grand (Re)Opening and everyone is welcome to come out and join us in the celebration. If you want to come display and hang with us for the day please feel welcome. I will be (...) (15 years ago, 11-Oct-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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Hello everyone... Its that time again... WHaCKaLuG dinner meeting! Come one, come all. Please dont be shy. Anyone in area is welcome to come out and enjoy some Lego talk with other adult builders. Please feel free to bring along any works in (...) (15 years ago, 11-Oct-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | Re: YOu're invited to the Toronto Christmas Train Show November 21 and 22
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(...) Yay, thanks Dave for organising this as always... I will be there the whole time.... can we set up friday night? Janey stuff - 4 modules train (all straight track) 2 modules classic space 1 table tba random crap Chris will be there on and off, (...) (15 years ago, 11-Oct-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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Hello all you fabulous readers here on LUGNET!! We have an upcoming show in the GTA (the 'Big Smoke' for those that know that one) You are invited... nay, you're encouraged to show up for-- THE TORONTO CHRISTMAS TRAIN SHOW IS NOVEMBER 21, 22, 2009 (...) (15 years ago, 30-Sep-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| | Another video from the 2009 Spring Toy, Train and Doll Show
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I put together another video of Jeff's and my space layout at the spring show (URL) and I are scaling up for the next show (hopefully) so watch this space for that vid :) Comments as always are appreciated! Dave K (15 years ago, 20-Aug-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Spring Shoe Classic Space Video
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(...) shoes? spring shoes? there were shoes involved and i didn't get there? guys, you need to tell me these things. i'd have found a way. i'd have canceled my plans. man, a chance to hang out with my favourite toronto guys (and gal), to play with (...) (15 years ago, 22-Apr-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(URL) In which you'll see our latest classic space layout brought to you by Jeff vW and me. Interesting highlights include We used 8 2.5 by 8 foot tables--160 square feet of classic space goodness 4 separate monorail loops--approximately 110 linear (...) (15 years ago, 22-Apr-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, FTX)
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| | Re: You're invited to the THE TORONTO TOY, TRAIN & DOLL COLLECTORS' SHOW APRIL 19, 2009
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(...) ---...--- JUST A QUICK UPDATE, Setup is from 8 to 10 on SUNDAY not 7 to 10!!!! See yo there, I'll be the one sleeping under the WORLDS LARGEST CLASSIC SPACE DISPLAY???????? -- to be confirmed Jeff VW - At work and up since 2 am ---...--- (...) (15 years ago, 19-Apr-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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| | Mt latest MOC... well, my wife had more to do with it than I....
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(thanks to J for posting earlier--yes I was a little busy...) Hello world! Joshua William David Koudys entered the world on April 1st at 3:11 a.m. (URL) Proud papa holding Joshua (URL) Sleepy-head Both baby and mom are doing well! My hope (on (...) (15 years ago, 17-Apr-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, FTX)
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| | You're invited to the THE TORONTO TOY, TRAIN & DOLL COLLECTORS' SHOW APRIL 19, 2009
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Hello everyone! Yes, it is I--papa Dave (post on that to follow...) and surprisingly I will be at a show this weekend! Details as thus-- THE TORONTO TOY, TRAIN & DOLL COLLECTORS' SHOW APRIL 19, 2009 Hall 6, The International Centre, 6900 Airport (...) (15 years ago, 17-Apr-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| | Congratulations to Papa Dave
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I hope I am not stepping on Mr Dave Koudys toes... but Im going to guess he is a bit too busy to post, for a few days anyway. Congratulations, to both a very happy Daddy Dave and proud Mommy Sandy on the birth of their newest Lego fan, Joshua. May (...) (15 years ago, 1-Apr-09, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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| | Re: THE TORONTO TOY, TRAIN & DOLL COLLECTORS' SHOW APRIL 19, 2009
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(...) Alright, I'll try and get as much done as I can! Cheers :) -Iain (15 years ago, 9-Mar-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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| | Re: THE TORONTO TOY, TRAIN & DOLL COLLECTORS' SHOW APRIL 19, 2009
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(...) wow! i won't be able to make it this year. already have an engagement that day, good thing i checked with the other person in this house, he was the one who pointed out the conflict! i was ready to commit to being with my favourite gang of (...) (15 years ago, 7-Mar-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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| | Re: THE TORONTO TOY, TRAIN & DOLL COLLECTORS' SHOW APRIL 19, 2009
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(...) Dave K (15 years ago, 6-Mar-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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| | Re: THE TORONTO TOY, TRAIN & DOLL COLLECTORS' SHOW APRIL 19, 2009
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(...) If it's LEGO, bring it! :) We will have power hook-ups so you're good for any robot. Looking forward to seeing you Dave K (15 years ago, 6-Mar-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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| | Re: THE TORONTO TOY, TRAIN & DOLL COLLECTORS' SHOW APRIL 19, 2009
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(...) I'd really like to join you guys as it sounds like a good time. I'm just not sure what my schedule will be like and if I'll be able to make the trip into the city. -James (URL) (15 years ago, 6-Mar-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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| | Re: THE TORONTO TOY, TRAIN & DOLL COLLECTORS' SHOW APRIL 19, 2009
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(...) Any guidelines on what you're looking for? Like if I had a model of an automated assembly line, would that be OK? -Iain (15 years ago, 6-Mar-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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| | Re: THE TORONTO TOY, TRAIN & DOLL COLLECTORS' SHOW APRIL 19, 2009
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(...) Put both Chris and I on that suspect list please. We will be bringing a huge load of..... personality, and basically no bricks. Giggle. Cant wait to see everyone, hopefully you as well Dave. You know, if the little gaffer is already in the (...) (15 years ago, 4-Mar-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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| | THE TORONTO TOY, TRAIN & DOLL COLLECTORS' SHOW APRIL 19, 2009
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I'll put all the usual suspects on the list... :) Hey all! It's that time again! Time for the spring show! It's only a 1 day affair--Sunday, April 19th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Setup time to be determined (think the website has some erronous info--it (...) (15 years ago, 4-Mar-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| | Re: What has happened before... will happen again....
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(...) I saw yours! Brilliant!! Love how they look like they could all be their own classic space product series of sets! Nicely done! Dave K (15 years ago, 21-Feb-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Hi, I did something quite like that. Here's my shot at it: (URL) Cheers, Didier (15 years ago, 21-Feb-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: What has happened before... will happen again....
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(...) Awesome Dave. With all this classic looking space treasure one does wonder how big is the layout going to be next time? Been enjoying the other posts you have made in this theme since the last show, but couldnt reply due to my apathy gene (...) (15 years ago, 5-Feb-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | What has happened before... will happen again....
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Doing absolutely nothing that people haven't seen before... A 'hot-roddiness' version of a 918 (URL) I picture some youngish spaceman scavenging parts from around the moonbase to retrofit a 918 that's been sitting around... (URL) And since I've (...) (15 years ago, 4-Feb-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: Classic Space builds
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-Snip- (...) Agreed! Seems really natural that way. Eric Sophie (15 years ago, 30-Jan-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Classic Space builds
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(...) I'm very impressed with how awesome the voyager looks in blue/grey instead of white/grey--dunno why TLC didn't do that originally Nicely done! Dave K (15 years ago, 29-Jan-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: Classic Space builds
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(...) It surely wasn't this: (URL) and some other cross-design: (URL) but hey we all know the switch from Blue/Gray to some other color scheme was a biggest boo-boo ever. w. (15 years ago, 29-Jan-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: Classic Space builds
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(...) Thanks! It's inspiring but a little overwhelming when I look at the builds you and others make--I'm so '70's Dave K (15 years ago, 22-Jan-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Classic Space builds
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Albino Explorer! Ha., brilliant! I thought I saw the term "Whitetron" recently, lol, maybe it fits too. Keep building your classic space layout! Eric Sophie (15 years ago, 22-Jan-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.space)
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| | CADding Space stuff
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I was trying to (re)learn the CADding stuff a little better and came up with this quick scene-- (URL) (click on pic to really embiggen!) The longest bit was creating the actual models in mlcad I'm sure there's CAD files for mostly all sets (saw a (...) (15 years ago, 21-Jan-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: Classic Space builds
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here's the monorail-- (URL) :) It works around corners and up and down the monorail ramps The fun bit is if you knock the end car a bit, the rest just fall or the rail... Dave K (15 years ago, 21-Jan-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Classic Space builds
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Just trying to add some vehicles to the layout that Jeff vW and I are developing and trying to stay in line with the original '78-80 line (URL) Air tank resupplier As well, a fun build-- (URL) Albino Explorer It's probably been done before--I know I (...) (15 years ago, 21-Jan-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Toys R Us Discount
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I was at the local TRU in Hamilton (for stroller purchases for our baby :) ) and I noted (and bought) two ExoForce sets--the fortress and the sensai tower--both half off(ish)-- 41 dollars and 34 dollars respectively. There were about a half dozen of (...) (15 years ago, 14-Jan-09, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Going to be at Disney World FLA
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(...) Replying from my blackberry I can't get on the net with my laptop I should be at Disney lego at 1 pm on Wednesday if you can't make it no worries Dave K (16 years ago, 30-Dec-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Going to be at Disney World FLA
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(...) Lucky duck!! :D Seriously Dave, have fun. We (my wife and I) were there last year, and I had a blast trying to put all those "rare" parts in two large P-A-B plastic containers. My wife thought that it was hysterical. :D (16 years ago, 28-Dec-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Going to be at Disney World FLA
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(...) Yep, there's a LEGO store here! Make sure you check out the Window-into-the-Community by the Pick-a-Brick wall (via Todd Thuma). There's a lot of items that are 30% off. Agents: #8636 Deep Sea Quest #8637 Volcano Base Castle: #5618 Troll (...) (16 years ago, 28-Dec-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Going to be at Disney World FLA
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And I'm told there's a LEGO store there. So I've known about this for, well, a half a year... And I never got around to asking if anyone wants anything from the PaB at the LEGO store in downtown Disney. So the night before I leave, I'm asking. But (...) (16 years ago, 27-Dec-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: YouTube Video pf the Classic Space layout at hte Christmas Show last weekend
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(...) Ouch! It's painful to see stuff like that go down on site. I hope you get it going again next time. -- Tony Hafner www.hafhead.com (16 years ago, 1-Dec-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: YouTube Video pf the Classic Space layout at hte Christmas Show last weekend
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If you ass a &fmt=6 to the end of a link it will be in HQ (if there is one): (URL) for example -Rob A> (...) (16 years ago, 28-Nov-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: YouTube Video pf the Classic Space layout at hte Christmas Show last weekend
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(...) I realized with this vid that YouTube has a pretty HQ video option. Jeff vW came up with the layout, I just showed up with the pieces. Dave K (16 years ago, 27-Nov-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: YouTube Video pf the Classic Space layout at hte Christmas Show last weekend
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(...) In YouTube's defence, YouTube will kick out video quality at or near the same as what it's given - there are a ton of very high quality clips out there, but it's source material dependant. :) What you guys came up with was pretty neat! I like (...) (16 years ago, 26-Nov-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: YouTube Video pf the Classic Space layout at hte Christmas Show last weekend
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(...) Thanks Rob! I just noticed that YouTube does have a 'high quality' link--is nice! THanks for checking it out Dave K (16 years ago, 26-Nov-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: YouTube Video pf the Classic Space layout at hte Christmas Show last weekend
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It's available for watching in high quality via youtube, and it pretty good! Nice job all! -Rob A> (16 years ago, 26-Nov-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.space)
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| | YouTube Video pf the Classic Space layout at hte Christmas Show last weekend
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(URL) which you will see a very 'youtube'-ish low quality video of our classic space layout at the show last weekend. Besides the stock '77 thru '82 space sets, you will see a moonbase-compliant monorail station built by Jeff vW, a classic (...) (16 years ago, 25-Nov-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: A date has been set for the next Ontario Lego Robotics event
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(...) I'm actually really excited about this. I spent a good part of my morning sketching up ideas for it. :) Nice to see everyone last night! -Iain (16 years ago, 24-Nov-08, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.loc.ca.on, FTX)
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| | OH MY GOODNESS!! Huge Apologies at 2 a.m.!!!
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So I jsut wake up now and the very first thought in my head was YOU STUPID IDIOT, YOU FORGOT JANEY!!! I don't know how my mind knoew this at 2 a.m. 'cause it went something like this-- The first post took no less than 3 tries 'cause I was posting (...) (16 years ago, 24-Nov-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.space)
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| | 2008 Christmas Toy, Train and Doll Show wrap-up (and pics!)
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Thanks to all for making this years show a fantastic success. As per usual, I was so keen on making sure that things went smoothly that I didn't get a channce to visit much :( Thanks to Deb and Jason for making the trip down, and to Deb for the (...) (16 years ago, 24-Nov-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: Last proof of concept before the show
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(...) -Iain (16 years ago, 22-Nov-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.space)
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| | Last proof of concept before the show
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(URL) for Chris who stated that I couldn't do it-- Couldn't get the shuttle from the monorail to the vehicle and then have both moving... Actually, I was rather surprised because this marks the first time ever that I've had 2 RCX's communicating (...) (16 years ago, 18-Nov-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Less than 2 weeks to the Christmas Show in Toronto!
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I will be bringing between 1 and 1.5 modules with standard two track layout. Derek (...) (16 years ago, 11-Nov-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| | Less than 2 weeks to the Christmas Show in Toronto!
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A few more people have signed up! We're looking forward to seeing everyone. If people could drop me a line with what they plan on bringing to the show so I can get an idea of the display layout, it would be appreiciated. As well, here's something (...) (16 years ago, 11-Nov-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| | Proof of concept - Vid 2
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(URL) it's RCX'ed That was slightly more difficult than I thought It isn't perfect--still needs a little tweaking, but it's a great start The monorail switch mechanism needs to be improved but the rest is pretty good So there you are Dave K (16 years ago, 6-Nov-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Proof of Concept--Old School...
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(...) Thanks Tony! I hope the monorail will remain pretty much constant inits stopping position 'at hte station'. The difficult part for me will be the other carrier. But when it's all running, we'll see what happens :) (...) Take care, Dave K (16 years ago, 30-Oct-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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| | Re: Proof of Concept--Old School...
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(...) it was snivved and adapted from the Mindstorms Mars Exploration set Plagarism is the highest form of flattery and all that :) (...) The whazzit should be ready for the Nov 22 train show in Toronto--I'll get pics and movies up! (...) Space (...) (16 years ago, 30-Oct-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Proof of Concept--Old School...
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(...) I am very much looking forward to seeing this when completed. I suspect that aligning the train correctly is going to be the big technical challenge here. Or maybe you've already go that covered... as I said, I'm looking forward to see where (...) (16 years ago, 29-Oct-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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| | Re: Proof of Concept--Old School...
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"David Koudys" <dkoudys@redeemer.on.ca> wrote in message news:K9HEMn.CBo@lugnet.com... (...) The claw mechanism coupled with the lifting mechanism is a simply pleasurable piece of eye candy. I'll have to remember that design. *Start mental note (...) (16 years ago, 29-Oct-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.space)
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| | Proof of Concept--Old School...
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(URL) to my classic space layout will be this little item--a 'pick and place' robot arm that will move a space ship from the monorail onto the carrier. Tis is just the proof of concept to show that it can work--the motors and RCX will come in the (...) (16 years ago, 29-Oct-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.space)
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| | Big Blue : The Return...
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So I was just cleaning up and sorting my collection (in whatever spare time I can find, between the renos and getting the abode ready for our upcoming baby)... When I happened across this guy-- (URL) Thinking that it's been a long time since I've (...) (16 years ago, 22-Oct-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | A date has been set for the next Ontario Lego Robotics event
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THE CAN GAME! Summary Build a robot made completely out of Lego parts that can find and retain a can. The robot with the heaviest can at the end of the round wins. Date and Time Sat 24-Jan-2009 10:00 AM - 04:30 PM Location New Toronto Library Alex (...) (16 years ago, 16-Oct-08, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.loc.ca.on, FTX)
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| | Christmas Train Show Nov 22 and 23
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Hello long lost LEGO lovers! THE TORONTO CHRISTMAS TRAIN SHOW is NOVEMBER 22, 23, 2008 Hall 3, The International Centre, 6900 Airport Rd., Mississauga, ON Saturday 11am-4pm, Sunday 10am-4pm I was thinking about asking for the same size area--10 foot (...) (16 years ago, 24-Sep-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| | Lego Ambassador Nomination for Oliver Giesen
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Hello everyone, In order to submit Oliver’s Nomination, we need at least 3 testimonials from you, Oliver’s fans ;) If you find some time before noon on Friday can you please write up a testimonial for Oliver. (I will submit his application before (...) (16 years ago, 22-May-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Anyone intrested in becoming a local representive for the Lego Ambassador Program
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(...) Awww Dave, Im not mad, actually I am flattered, but you are right, I will say no. I have too much on my plate right now. Thanks, Janey "Red Brick" (16 years ago, 21-May-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Woot! 3 identical posts!!
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Beat that! dunno why--only clicked once Dave K (16 years ago, 20-May-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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| | Woot! 3 identical posts!!
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Beat that! dunno why--only clicked once Dave K (16 years ago, 20-May-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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| | Re: Anyone intrested in becoming a local representive for the Lego Ambassador Program
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(...) I nominate Janey. She'll say no and she'll get mad at me for bringing her name up... But as far as my personal opinion goes--there is no better ambassador-type person that I know anyhwere--she even inspires me to get more involved all the (...) (16 years ago, 20-May-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I nominate Janey. She'll say no and she'll get mad at me for bringing her name up... But as far as my personal opinion goes--there is no better ambassador-type person that I know anyhwere--she even inspires me to get more involved all the (...) (16 years ago, 20-May-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I think someone from our group should at least apply, so unless anyone else wishes to, here goes: Name and age of the nominee. Oliver Giesen , 43 Where is the nominee from? Brampton, Ontario, Canada Which Group does this nominee represent? (...) (16 years ago, 17-May-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: CAN you believe it... The next Robotics game.
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Just bumping this- Is this event still on the horizon, or have we scrubbed it completely? -Rob A> (...) (16 years ago, 16-May-08, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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The Lgo Ambassador Program is now accepting nominations for the next cycle. More details can be found here: (URL) anyone intrested in being a Lego Ambasador. I have decided to step down this cycle, as we are expecting our second, and work and other (...) (16 years ago, 14-May-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Spring Show wrap up!
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In lugnet.org.ca.obb, Deborah Higdon wrote: snip (...) Your MOC was beautiful as is. The next show'll be 2 whole days--you won't be able to stand hanging out with us that long. It's always great being with other fans of the brick! You take care, (...) (16 years ago, 30-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) Yeah, the history of Janey, digital cameras and these shows hasn't always bee nthe best (...) Was real hard werk--lemmee tell yas! Surrounded by you guys who did everything.... (...) Woot! Me too!! maybe we get something big! Looking forward (...) (16 years ago, 30-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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| | One more Spacey vid from the show
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With some editing... (URL) For all you Classic Space fans. Dave K (16 years ago, 30-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) it was brief, too brief! but thanks dave, for all your work. glad to hang about with all of you, and bring up some stuff, no matter how de-flowered it is ;). looking forward to our next show. -§ deborah §- (16 years ago, 30-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) Snipped Back home now, thanks for the great pics Dave, I neglected to bring my camera this time around, so I appreciate your shots. Had a great time myself, and it was such a pleasure to see everyone. Dave thank you so much for organizing yet (...) (16 years ago, 29-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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Well that was a busy little weekend! I had a fantastic time (albeit a little tiring) and it was purely due to the people that showed up! Deb and Jason came down from our nations' capital! Deb with the wonderful buildings! And jason with the (...) (16 years ago, 28-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.space, lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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| | Toronto Spring Toy, Train and Doll Show April 27th, 2008
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Doing nothing this Sunday? Well then, you're invited to come on out to-- THE TORONTO TOY, TRAIN & DOLL COLLECTORS' SHOW April 27, 2008 - 10.00am-4pm The International Centre, Hall 6, 6900 Airport Rd. Mississauga, ON , Canada We'll be displaying (...) (16 years ago, 25-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| | Re: Classic Space Repair Bay
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(...) DAVE, all i can say is WOW. love the look. cant wait to see these at the next show. (...) "extra slow" ??? LIKE that would be a challenge for the mighty sandy/sparky server. If i didnt know better, i would think your hosting of a C64 with 2400 (...) (16 years ago, 17-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Few things
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I think the only thing that would make that gantry nicer is blue rail rather than boring old grey. Classic space liked blue. I have lots of blue rail....want any? -Rob A> (16 years ago, 17-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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(...) Ooops! I forgotto put that in!! Grr!!! Thanks for the great feedback I have the parts depot in mind for this MOC. It'll have yet more moving stuff (hopefully) Dave K (16 years ago, 16-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) Nice MOC! I think you pulled off the CS style just fine given the constraints of the pieces to work with. Yours reminds me of a spacey version of (URL) Freight Loading Station 4555>, just missing the yard office/warehouse bay next to it (say, (...) (16 years ago, 16-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) Double bubble? The Spear-a-mint Twins? Am I dating myself? (...) I could but my grey brick collectoin is pretty limited. I'll try a few things now that you've inspired me. (...) Dave K (16 years ago, 16-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) Mmmm...mmm.... coleslaw... oh wait--that's Oliver. (...) Waah. (...) Thanks! (...) Again, double Waah! Oh wait! I own a fast and free picture hosting service--is called 'Sandy's and Sparky's Space' And oh wait! I own it. And oh wait! I'm the (...) (16 years ago, 16-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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Eh, so I'm a little enthused about CS right now... With much further ado, here's what we have-- (2 URLs) Classic Space Repair Bay (2 URLs) Repair Vehicle (URL) Dude controlling gantry (red button on bottom means 'STOP!!') (URL) Computer Diagnostic (...) (16 years ago, 16-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) Smile, I see both posted... double the fun, and thanks. As for the grade difference, couldnt you just surround the raised areas with slopes or bricks to simulate graters? See you in a few weeks. Janey "Red Brick" (16 years ago, 16-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) um, is the thing you didn't expect, when someone in the background ask someone else for there coleslaw? (...) your server is slow. (...) DAVE, this is VERY impressive. I like it a lot. Great job. (...) Please feel free to you any other FREE (...) (16 years ago, 15-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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(...) I had this great post that was supposedly posted but got lost in the sub-ether. and the writing muse has left the building so summary-- dinner missed you as well, glad your van's back, glad you're good, looking forward to seeing you and your (...) (16 years ago, 15-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) I wouldn't be--bunch of LEGO geeks talking about all things LEGO--who'd want to hang out in that environment???? Waittaminit.... (...) Trying to figure out how to get these 3 bricks/1 plate high animated sections and the rest of the layout on (...) (16 years ago, 15-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) Snipped, well now Im double bummed I missed dinner! Looking great Dave, cant wait to see the full layout. P.S. My "new and improved" Micro Layout is ready (3 by 6 baseplates), and my van is back from the repair shop,.... so as long as no other (...) (16 years ago, 15-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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First, never bring a motorized MOC to LEGO diner... (URL) Someone'll modify your creation to do something it wasn't designed for, but is way totally cooler than anyone thoguht! What else... Oh, in the latest installment of the 'let's make things (...) (16 years ago, 14-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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| | Last with the colored 948's
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'Cause I'm unofficially out of specific pieces... (2 URLs) Green/Sand Green/Lime Green 948 (2 URLs) Orange/Dark Orange/Red 948 And the off-colours that can't get done-- (URL) After 16 948's, I can't find any more steering wheels, tires and piston (...) (16 years ago, 14-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | Re: Hobby Show
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(...) :( Dave K (16 years ago, 12-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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I realize its a bit early to be concerned about a show that normally happens in late fall... but I wanted to let everyone know (and more importantly those planning on building something) that more than likely nothing will be happening for 2008. (...) (16 years ago, 11-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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| | Re: Uh oh--Dave's got the 'moving things with magnets' bug...
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(...) That's the one. (...) His has the advantage of being a much simpler drive system than yours, but the gear system looks like it could be less troublesome in terms of following complex paths. I'm guessing it'd have trouble dealing with two-way (...) (16 years ago, 10-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) Thanks for the heads up, David! I saw something a while back where someone had train tracks running under the layout that would drag vehicles around roadplates using magnets. Dunno if that was Steves. I'ts a fantastic setup anyway--any (...) (16 years ago, 10-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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| | Re: Uh oh--Dave's got the 'moving things with magnets' bug...
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(...) (URL) Ringe came up with a solution a few years ago, which has been featured in at least half a dozen MichLUG/MichLTC shows so far (if you were at the big National Train Show in July you might have even seen them). He doesn't seem to have them (...) (16 years ago, 9-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) YES, Chris ~IS~ happy you discovered youTube. Chris (16 years ago, 10-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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