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(...) Hey! I told you I hate that story! You're making my fingers hurt again... Dave! (22 years ago, 27-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:Gzw4t5.AGw@lugnet.com... (...) Iain (22 years ago, 27-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I built the engine car of some sort of TGV like train today: (URL) have shared bogies for the other cars, which if I finish it, will be probably two passenger, one bar/lounge/dining and DVT or trailing engine. The colour scheme (not really my (...) (22 years ago, 27-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Train? Thoughts sqrt(2) - Fuel the Insanity
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(...) THAT tunnel is where the Beast bit me. Only coaster ever to bite me and I tend to hold my hands out really as high as I possibly can. Hence I love the Beast even if it does have way too many brakes. I have a new respect for Shivering Timbers (...) (22 years ago, 27-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'm guessing the following: "But really? No." ... but I could be wrong. (22 years ago, 27-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I just hurt myself like you would not believe. ok, so i am sitting here @ my lego work station, and its HOT, its humid..... I'm in my own home, so I am comfortable if you following my meaning. I'm playing with my expanding device. and WHAM!!! the (...) (22 years ago, 27-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) This is true, you would have to manage the train somehow on the way down. If Iain would like to try and make something to do this automaticly I say let let him go for it. (...) I agree with that. I was trying to work everybody in too soon. I (...) (22 years ago, 26-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) that is truly breath-taking.... I think it is truly starting to look kick-butt!! Ben (22 years ago, 26-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | A big thank you -- from baby
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I took a few moments to show Kate (and vicariously, the baby) all the kind posts from everyone. Kate was overwhelmed and express's her thanks. :) I love this place :) Thanks Chris (22 years ago, 26-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto) !
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(...) So, you're suggesting installing a track trim brake all the way down the shallow drop? Wow, almost sounds exactly like the Beast at Kings Island. ;) (URL) second drop on the Beast, the world's longest wooden roller coaster, is angled at 18 (...) (22 years ago, 26-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Train? Thoughts sqrt(2) - Fuel the Insanity
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(...) I see a solution to this: Where do we see unpowered trains on hills? Iain and others, this should be obvious to you. Now, the solution I see, is to let the coaster experts get together and figure out a braking system for this section of track. (...) (22 years ago, 26-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Jeff Elliott wrote: <snip> (...) Or (URL) I don't have Derek's talent at appeasing the gods of moderation. Jeff E (22 years ago, 26-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Train? Thoughts sqrt(2) - Fuel the Insanity
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(...) I think the run would be pretty short without human intervention - if the speed regulator is set high enough to drive the train up the hill, it's going to *careen* back down on the return trip, and depart controlled flight around where the (...) (22 years ago, 26-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) See, I also think this is a GREAT name but i cant take credit for it. that honour goes to my youngest brother. But i still like it. I wont tell you what my young bride said to me when I suggested it. ;) -- Chris (22 years ago, 26-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: rtlToronto13: rtlToronto/castle1
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(...) see, that's why the "real" tv robot games have fully enclosed arenas. don't get me wrong, I'd would love to build that train connector multi battery box arc welder (URL) AND a battery box hammer......... -- Chris (22 years ago, 26-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Fw: toys for tots...
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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 From: "Chris Magno" snip (...) Always a good surprise if you don't know. snip (...) But will daddy share his sets? snip (...) Congrats to you and Kate ( she is doing some of the work, after all ). Lots (...) (22 years ago, 26-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:Gzu02J.Izo@lugnet.com... (...) Iain (22 years ago, 26-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Company's coming!
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Well, I have word that not ONE but TWO Lego Technic/Mindstorms legends are coming to rtlToronto11: Mario Ferrari AND John Barnes. If that's not reason to light a fire under your pants, I don't know what is. Expedite! Tallyho! Calum (22 years ago, 26-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) ugghhh OK.... I think you need to go out for some fresh air...or something like that.... or else you've been in the sun (well not today, really) too long!!! ;) Ben (22 years ago, 26-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Be happy that at least your name is *male*. Being named "Calum" is ironically not actually a "calumny." :) But I sympathize completely with your frustration re: people who slaughter the spelling, pronunciation, or even gender. At the end of (...) (22 years ago, 26-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.people)
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