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After the problems that we seemed to have with leveling the layout, and the problems that imperfect modules can cause, I was thinking that perhaps we need some better quality modules... I am thinking of Asking Jen's father to help me make another (...) (19 years ago, 4-May-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Toy Show Pics are up
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(...) Ok, I wanna know. What's the mechanism driving the water lock? Just behind the dam? (URL) Seen Here> (URL) and here> I'm guessing it takes up some consideriable space behind the dam. Mark (19 years ago, 4-May-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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| | Re: Few things to wrap up last weekend's train show
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(...) Here is a link to the 'flaws' that I think we should have worked out before NMRA. (URL) note: Calum and I - Work on ancoring johns bridge so it does not sway. Jeremy - hole in the layout, and the Gutter train issues, Jeremy, I'll bring the (...) (19 years ago, 4-May-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Toy Show Pics are up
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My pictures from our latest show are now on Brickshelf at: (URL) VW (19 years ago, 4-May-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Help with redesigning a Boat Lock
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For our current train layout I have attempted to create a working lift lock. Attempt 1: The lift lock project started about a year ago. My first designs used a scissor type construction ( XXXXX ) To try to raise the water, but there was not (...) (19 years ago, 4-May-05, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: PreNMRA shindig
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(...) Yikes, thanks Jeremy--I hope we didn't just invite ourselves...it will be extremely useful though. When is a good time for you? When would people have enough to be ready? Sometime in late June? Calum PS-I so don't want to section this (...) (19 years ago, 4-May-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: PreNMRA shindig
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(...) Last I heard, GFLTC was planning on changing that end of the layout a bit after seeing our mountain... I did take pictures of the contour of the layout with the purpose of sending it to them. Jeff VW (19 years ago, 4-May-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: PreNMRA shindig
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(...) Thanks for posting that Jeff, I looked up "NMRA" on BS just after I posted and found GFLTC's directory :) I'm thinking of building up a shore extending along our border. I'm just wondering if the GFLTC guys would want to build up along that (...) (19 years ago, 4-May-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: PreNMRA shindig
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(...) <snip> (...) <snip> so basically identical to how train' conencted to the rest of the layout at hte last show. if that helps... Dave K (19 years ago, 4-May-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: PreNMRA shindig
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(...) (URL) for the "BIG PICTURE" :) (URL) (19 years ago, 4-May-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: PreNMRA shindig
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(...) Who needs a laser level when a belt sander can fix rtl's uneven table woes? Someone go find out where how we're interconnecting to the rest of NMRA. Calum (19 years ago, 4-May-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: PreNMRA shindig
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(...) I'm fine with that. Let me know when. Jeremy. (19 years ago, 3-May-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: PreNMRA shindig
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(...) I volunteer Jeremy's basement! Just someone remember to tell him before we arrive. :-) Derek (...) Sand paper on the bottom? (19 years ago, 3-May-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | PreNMRA shindig
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I'm starting to worry we need a preNMRA assembly to get everything set up. Back to the free space question :( Calum PS-I fixed my TGV, I think it'll smooth over bumps better now. (19 years ago, 3-May-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Honda
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(...) The theory behind it is the smart is rigid and uses the other car's crumple zone. That's why when it was tested against a car 3 times as heavy, it just blew a hole right threw it. The other car (a huge Mercedes sedan) had massive damage and (...) (19 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Smart Honda
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(...) bad form to reply to myself and all that. I guess I jumped the gun on that Iain... The Jeremy Clarkson I referred to is on Top Gear, not Fifth Gear. Eventhough in all my cars, 5th gear has always been Top gear, hence my mixup. Thanks Bram! (...) (19 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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| | Re: Honda
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(...) That was painfully hilarious. Pouring acid on it. Driving it into a wall. Dropping a piano on it... Calum (19 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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| | Re: Honda
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(...) Last I heard, it was only the forfour, but the latest news is that it ain't gonna (URL) happen.> (...) I don't know Iain... I could almost picture you in a large pickup... almost :) (...) I love that show!!! Was Jeremy Clarkson narrating? (...) (19 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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| | Re: Honda
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(...) Fifth Gear does lots of crash tests...that particular show is from 2004.11.01, ep. 6x04. You can get torrents here: (URL) I find Top Gear to be much more entertaining, but if you want crash tests, Fifth Gear is the show to watch. --Bram (19 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Honda
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(...) I saw the video. Quite interesting. Much more intact that I thought it would be, but then after thinking about it, it's not too surprising. The problem with this type of crash in this kind of car is there are little or no crumple zones to (...) (19 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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