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(...) Well, there are two things you can try: 1) Reduce the size of your images - 800 x 600 is usually fine, and yields images in the 100k range rather than f.i. 1600x1200 in the 450k range. I'm not certain your images *are* big - but a lot of (...) (23 years ago, 15-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Zip them all into one zip file and upload the zip file into the directory. Brickshelf automatically unzips them for you into the individual picture files. Much easier. Kevin ---...--- Craftsman Lego Kits & Custom models: (URL) Lego parts (...) (23 years ago, 15-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.trains)
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(...) I can....he (well it) pulled my 8 car metroliner when my engine decided to refuse to go around the corner (sticky bogey-plate) on Saturday. Benjamin Medinets (23 years ago, 15-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
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(...) Hi Joe, Nope, the Amtrack train engine isn't mine, but it is quite beautiful. I believe it was created by Pierre Normandin from Montreal. Can someone else confirm that? Kevin (23 years ago, 15-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
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(...) Kevin, that Amtrack train Engine is awsome! Is that yours? I think I'm going to build one of them when I get some more gray bricks! Anyway, those are great pics. Looks like Train2 was alot of fun. Joe (23 years ago, 15-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.trains)
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Hi all, I've finally had a chance to post my pictures from Train2 in Toronto this past weekend. They are located on brickshelf here: (URL) Does anyone know a quick way of posting a lot of pictures on brickshelf? It is rather painful to post each one (...) (23 years ago, 15-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.trains)
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(...) I was browsing the 'recent' list on brickshelf and saw your Train2 stuff. I like your movie footage. Video of the video camera on a train, taking video of a train. That's almost perpetual filming. :-) The second video seems to be corrupt (...) (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
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(...) They were built by MonLUG or ParLUGment, IIRC. Calum (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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Well, I rebuilt my construction site from train2 and made it a little larger and began to add more detail. I still have to replace the juniorized construction vehicles but I like how this project is coming along. Thanks to Tim Strutt for some of the (...) (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.town, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| | Re: TRAIN 2 was awesome!!!!
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(...) And it and the mountain (er, ah..) both rock! <sorry about that pun> Looks like you guys had a great time from the pics you've posted. Sorry I missed it. ++Lar (23 years ago, 13-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
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(...) replying to my own post....YIKES!!!! Anyways...I posted my pictures on brickshelf...(finally)....so here they are: (URL) above link do not have titles for them) (URL) link has titles...and the older pictures from earlier Toronto events). I was (...) (23 years ago, 13-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
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(...) Since a lot of people have asked, I worked it out: There are about 4300 green bricks of various sizes; this might be a little lower than you expect due to the large number of mega-bricks: 3 24x12s; about 12 16x8s, some smaller ones, and about (...) (23 years ago, 12-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
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(...) I'm sure Iain will put together something amazing--he always does such a good job with it. I'll host it when Iain's ready-and probably take down the train1 and r4-6 videos at the same time. I'm going to archive the train1, robotics4-6 and any (...) (23 years ago, 13-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
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(...) Here's Calum's old post with the links for their videos: (URL) just tested and yes the train video is still there. Play well. Tim Strutt 8^) (23 years ago, 12-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
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Hi, (...) Just curious, where is the footage for train1? Is it on brickbay or the rtl website somewhere? I haven't seen it yet and wouldn't mind taking a look. Kevin (23 years ago, 12-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
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Hi guys, I also have to add that I had an awesome time at train2. The layout was very impressive, however I think Ottawa will need more real estate next time... Perhaps I will have to look at building a module now that I know what to expect. Your (...) (23 years ago, 12-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
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(...) I used 4 of them for my personal page. The pics have silly titles and are now numbered (so to give full credit to the poster of the picture). The Link: (URL) also have pictures <gasp> from Yesterday's event...will post them sometime this (...) (23 years ago, 12-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
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Here are my 101 pictures taken from train2. First we begin with a few of my place to show the chaos that I left behind. The mess is my living room which I still have to clean up. Then we see Tim's full car packed for the trip and we were off. :-) (...) (23 years ago, 12-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
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(...) This a me-too post until later. I want to say thanks to all and good night. I am coming up on 40 hours and my body demands sleep. :-) Jude P.S. Tim and I made it home safe and sound. My hallucinations have yet to start and I want to keep it (...) (23 years ago, 12-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) I enjoyed building the mountain, and I'm glad you liked it. But I think I better call it a 'hill' compared to Jeff's mountain. That was just awesome. I am just in awe of that piece of art. We're not worthy! We're not worthy! (...) Yeah us! (...) (23 years ago, 12-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
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(...) I guess I'm not the only one that "couldn't sleep" ;-) I hope you guys make it safely down. (you probably have already left....oh well!!!) :) Benjamin Medinets (23 years ago, 11-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) Why Tim? I have yet to sleep myself. Call it last minute inspiration. <grin> Jude P.S. I can drive standard. (23 years ago, 11-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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Well, I finished my mountain around 1:30am. Then I had to pack everything up. Had to take a couple breaks to look after my crying son. But I'm finally ready for Train2. It's after 3am already, so I hope Jude knows how to drive standard. <grin> Play (...) (23 years ago, 11-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) I confirm my presence. I'll bring some rolling stock and vehicles. Martin, j'embarque avec toi et les autres samedi matin. Pierre MonLUG #1 (23 years ago, 9-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) Hi Tim, I am interested. Please bring one or two for me. I might want just the motors, since I have little use for z-nap. Rob (23 years ago, 9-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
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(...) D'oh!!!! That is too bad.....I won a 4565 Freight and Crane Railway in an e-bay auction (go figure), and I sent the payment yesterday.... that will mean I will have ALL the 9V TRAIN sets (metroliner, cargo train, railway express, Load N HAUL, (...) (23 years ago, 9-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) Well, bring the monorail if you can. It would be cool if you could. As an aside, no I won't be bringing a Metroliner & FRR to Train2. :-( I got an email on Monday asking for my address again because the parcel had been returned to the guy I (...) (23 years ago, 9-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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Is there anybody interested in any of the 3571 Blackmobile with Motor? I imagine many have already got what they needed from clearances, but I am bringing some for Ben, and wondered if anyone else was interested? I figured I'd ask $17 per box. (...) (23 years ago, 9-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
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Like the others said, under is better. Unless you're going for the hydro wire look. <grin> But yes, there are cutouts to fit the wires under the track. And a lot of the track, namely corners and switches, will just be sitting on top of the (...) (23 years ago, 9-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Jude Beaudin" <shiningblade@home.com> wrote in message news:GHrvGF.C9B@lugnet.com... (...) need? I'd say under, simply because the track pieces have tiny notches in them which are suitable for running a wire under them while remaining flush to the (...) (23 years ago, 8-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi Jude... If you do it over, It will need to be 15 brick above the track, Personally I would go for under the track... Jeff VW (off to build some more...) "Jude Beaudin" <shiningblade@home.com> wrote in message news:GHrvGF.C9B@lugnet.com... (...) (...) (23 years ago, 8-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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What do you think is the best way to pass wires that need to cross the track? Over or under the track? If over how much height clearance do I need? Jude ParLUGment #1 (23 years ago, 8-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Jeff Elliott" <jeffe@telepres.com> wrote in message news:3B718678.67855F...res.com... (...) Elura. Elura2, actually. :) (Even though I would have prefered the Elura to the 2, but they were the same price... *sigh*) Iain (23 years ago, 8-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) oh, gee. that's too bad. well, I'm off to build a train car. Iain: can i borrow a few of your 16 long beams??? ;) ;) ;) -- Chris Visit my newly revamped walker page @ (URL) (23 years ago, 8-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) That'll trash my tunnel, I imagine :( I think the outside of the curve is OK - those pivots sound like they're near the ends, but the inside corner only has a stud or two to spare. I'll see if I can mod it tonight, but no promises. Jeff E (23 years ago, 8-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) Well I meet the fat 8-wide standard. I should be under 13.2 bricks in height. However I'm more then 50 long. I think the bogy pivit points are at 42 or 44 bump separation. Thats why I say I cut a lot on the corners. Going around a bend two (...) (23 years ago, 8-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) Well, in order to be Eleura-car compliant, we had to be able to pass a fat 8-wide [1]... All my track & bridges on the mainlines can handle a skinny 10-wide [2], 34-long car [3], including the tunnel. My tunnel arches can handle a car that is (...) (23 years ago, 8-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) I will probably bring it along to train 2, It was a prototype design, that I created just to see if it could be built... Ultimatly I would like to have Green or Black windows and green or white doors.... Jeff VW (...) (23 years ago, 8-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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<snip> Mine was far to tall and too wide (8-9 studs) (...) I think that is why the modules are laid out for a reason....approx 4 stud clearance on each side, and 15 studs on the height....but the possible combination of length and width might be a (...) (23 years ago, 8-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) Sorry Jeff for not giving you credit...I guess that's what happens if you show up late for dinner....The train looked beautiful...are you going to use the transparent "wall elements" for the windows, and what are you going to use for the (...) (23 years ago, 8-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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