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is it bad form to lay claim to an open module then, not show up with anything (smirk) (23 years ago, 16-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Okay, here's cut number 1 of the Train2 layout. If there was ever a point to owning a Matrox G450 DualHead video card, train layouts would be it :) In fact, I have the layout on my right monitor, and Lugnet on the left... (URL) you can see, it (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Thanks, guys. If you want, there is a brick paper template on Lego's site: www.lego.com/graph I found that my printout was actually slightly imperfect, but that might have been a printer setting, not sure.. I printed mine on really thin paper (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Perhaps someone one took a picture of your Lennon mosaic at the dinner? or you would be willing to take one and post it? I am a most curious longtime Lennon/Beatles fan and would love to see your Creation... tia sheree (23 years ago, 16-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I think 14 bricks would be safer.... although I just built a train wagon that was 15 high..... (I will be making it shorter) hopefully 13. Jeff VW "Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:GF0AoG.7nw@lugnet.com... (...) clearance (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:GF0ArM.7v5@lugnet.com... (...) Agreed! It's convinved me to finally try a mosaic! Iain (23 years ago, 16-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hi Eric, The mosaic was REALLY cool. Now that I have a reference to the original artwork, it's even more impressive. Good work! Calum (23 years ago, 16-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I would say, at minimum 13 bricks tall. Iain will let us know the exact height of his Elura/Flatbed combo, as that's likely the tallest non Lego creation, but I came to 13 as the 4552 Rail Crane needs a clearance of 13 bricks, and that's the (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Jeff Elliott" <jeffe@telepres.com> wrote in message news:3B2A6D56.CD75EB...res.com... (...) <snip> Based on the [relatively minor, I supose] difficulties we had at train1 with an incline on the far side of the layout, how do you think we will cope (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I don't know, Calum charged Iain with the <exact> height...he also, confirmed that Iain is the "Standards Guru!!" So Dave....hopefully Iain answers this question.....else his video camera will smash into your bridge...ouch!!!! Benjamin (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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For those that attended the dinner tonight, here is the picture that my mosaic was based on: (URL) one on the right, obviously. -- Eric DeGiuli (URL) DIESPAM to reply (23 years ago, 16-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Bruce: A BIG hello from all of us at RTLToronto. At this time I would like to welcome our newest poster..... BRUCE. Now that you can post here, I have a question: What really happened to your RCX that day??? As to other things..... We can all decide (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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here's a question... what's the clearance we're striving for for our trains, i.e. if i want to build a bridge or walkway like Jeffs in the last show, what's the clearance you want so all your rolling stock can fit under it. just wondering... please (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I got caught up in my job as well :( this w2k implementation is more difficult than originally surmised. oh well. i had 2 engines as well life, as they say, goes on. see you next month for dinner. p.s. i'm putting up another tentative rail (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Looks like I can post now. Couldn't make it to dinner tonight....I trust you were not lured over to the dark (train) side. Bruce (23 years ago, 15-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi guys, In planning modules, I've been taken with the idea of elevating some portion of the track. So I did some math to determine how much difference sloping a track makes in its run length. I typically use a slope of 2 plates per segment when I (...) (23 years ago, 15-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: My Train2 Module Layouts
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(...) I guess we'll need to sit down and try some layout ideas tonight. Everyone bring their layouts on floppy if they can! Calum (23 years ago, 15-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'm hoping not...I am planning on having an "independant" 3rd line around the town for the mass transit system for it. (though I could also adapt it for the 3rd "Global" circuit / loop / line / whatever you want to call it.) Benjamin Medinets (23 years ago, 15-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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are we going with the 3 rail lines thru the modules? my layout would work better if it had the third rail line 40 down from the edge as Calum's quick pic showed. though i'm adaptable... just wonderin' dave (23 years ago, 15-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'm no Freude... :) ...but I would say you either need to leave at 7:30 from Mel's and get your roller coaster "fix" or try to convince Paramount to set up a Lego Company Outlet in the park, or try to convince Lego to set up a Legoland Theme (...) (23 years ago, 15-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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