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Link to the Brickshelf Folder: (URL) to my Lugnet LEGO Page about this event: (URL) hope you enjoy these pics, and that they provide a complimentary view on what others (Dave, Pics; Calum, Video) have already posted or will post later on. Thanks, (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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Calum + Wit = Funny ¯¯¯...¯¯¯ rtlToronto T1: Check back for more photos! Photos were taken by a number of people… with pinhole cameras made with shoeboxes! rtlToronto T2: Check back for more photos! Images … done with a box of 64 Crayola crayons, (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Inspired by Breakfast television, and the events that it has spawned I would like to implement a new program at rtlToronto.org Its called Swap-a-Bot. The premise is simple. One of the reason we do the regular contests is so that we can see how (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) The layout looked good on its own! (imho) :) I'm very happy with my camera--I fergot the smileys--I've had the DC120 for 5 years now and at 8600 pics, it's still going strong (though note to self--ceramic floor and a fall from 4 feet high is (...) (23 years ago, 21-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Nice work, Dave. Your shots are really quite good - don't worry about the camera. All the lower res means is that I don't have to scroll to see the other 90% of the piccy. You managed to make the layout look good :) Jeff E (...) (23 years ago, 21-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | rtlToronto show pics (was Re: Oops, fergot to post to .trains--rookie mistake :)
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(...) So what's the story behind all the containers in the bay? Something about the container crane going crazy, or was that some sort of "hey mister" activity or ?? (23 years ago, 21-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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But it's mine and is paid for, so forgive the 1 megapixel... (URL) a boo--it was a good time! Tell me what you think.... Dave K (23 years ago, 20-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thanks, that helps a lot! Cool mechanism. (...) It's prototypical to have a cable driven thingie to shift cars around a bit on a siding so if these cars are just for show, that would work. (Count rotations?) Put the siding on a slant so the (...) (23 years ago, 20-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yup. We mounted a single magnet inside the container at the top, and place 1x4 tiles above it. The crane utilized a second magnet, and the lift cables were actually a loop of chainlink belts. If both sides of the chain were driven (...) (23 years ago, 20-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I SO want to see that video (I'm at work where mpeg's are blocked..) Oh well I only have 3 hours left at work! As for the crane, Yes magnets were used to pick up the containers. It worked quite well, when it worked. Only twice did it drop it (...) (23 years ago, 20-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yes it did (URL) downloaded it last night, It was quite huge(74 meg) but it was worth it) I can burn it if some one wants it... :) Way to go Steve! (...) (23 years ago, 20-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It's a CG crane. It was all done in post. :-) Derek (23 years ago, 20-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Way cool! Well worth the download. Can anyone post more details about the container crane? (around 00:56 footagewise) Is that a magnet or something else picking up the container? (23 years ago, 20-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'll give you the benefit of the doubt and blame the time of day.... but still. your normally a very well spoken media relations person for rtlToronto. When you started to tell the producer off camera that it took 37 hours of nortel time to (...) (23 years ago, 20-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Try saving it to your hard drive (right-click the link, hit Save As..."). (...) Not really, a couple of hours... Iain (23 years ago, 20-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:H8zs2F.DG8@lugnet.com... (...) train4 (...) jerky. (...) vibration (...) Great movie! Iain will be admiring this one. -- Bob Fay (URL) (23 years ago, 20-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I got to see a portion of it...like the first 3/8ths of it before my explorer window (crappy XP) started going funny. From what I seen of it, it was quite excellent despite not getting the camera mounted on a camera car, nor taking a lot of (...) (23 years ago, 20-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thanks Mario and Allan! Before the show, the head producer asked how we met, and I said, over the Internet, etc etc etc. Somewhere along the way, I quipped, "And he said he was a good looking girl! What a lie!" The guy then said "That's (...) (23 years ago, 20-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I too have to say congrats...even though I couldn't watch it... don't have cable and don't have a strong enough antenna from where I am to get it. <sigh> ...its not like I watch that much TV anyways. :) Wow...that is quite a bit of exposure in the (...) (23 years ago, 20-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Well, let me be the first to post after the event, and let me begin by saying... I had a Great time!!! Derek's modules were just inspiring--the detail in the buildings, the roads and stuff, even right down to the custom built table that held up the (...) (23 years ago, 20-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thank you. WOW, we brought a TON of stuff, and in the end the producers just picked one or two items. once the Camera goes live it gets "weird" (for me at least) when we all gather for dinner we can regal you all with the tales of things you (...) (23 years ago, 20-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Chris, Calum, I thought you guys did extremely well, given the limited amount of time and table space you were given. It's kind of too bad they couldn't have booked 'gadget guy' for another day... and given some of his lengthy spot to you. It (...) (23 years ago, 20-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well I just saw it live... very nice job guys. Congratulations! Mario (23 years ago, 20-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Wow, Calum! We *were* only kidding when we said you had to be done before Monday. Tuesday would have been fine... I especially like the closing shot from inside your station. When we set the layout up again, we need to have some photo op time with (...) (23 years ago, 20-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I put together a short clip of some of the trains running around the train4 layout: (URL) mostly just trains driving around-the onboard footage was REALLY jerky. (ie, jerky enough to cause data errors on the tape-probably due to vibration from the (...) (23 years ago, 20-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey folks, For those of you in the Toronto/Ottawa/Ontario area with access to CHUMcity stations like the Pulse24, NewVR, CityTV, the NewRO (we think), we'll be making an appearance on BreakfastTV, a regional early morning television show, tomorrow (...) (23 years ago, 20-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.announce)
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(...) WHAT a Glorious day. for the first time in a while I've had more then 4 hours sleep in a row. I can leisurely make my way to another RTLToronto event. (sigh) :) Chris (23 years ago, 18-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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You'll know why now. Goddamned trains :) Calum (23 years ago, 18-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 If anyone needs: 3084 8466 4x4 offroad 4107 1 empty 4107 tub or 3432 NBA please contact me offlist. I will be by Saturday afternoon. Angelo -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: PGPfreeware 7.0.3 for (...) (23 years ago, 18-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Oh I'm tired...
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I could just put my head on my desk and fall asleep right now... Dunno if I'm gonna make it to 5 p.m., and then the ride into the Big Smoke. Oh well... 70 more minutes... Stay awake Dave. Maybe I'll go out to my truck and haul in a few train cars... (...) (23 years ago, 17-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: bridges, flags, and pipe racers.....
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(...) your right, some of these are very cool looking. (...) this is probably VERY true. our idea of a bridge game evolved from the 2 things... the recent (then) junk yard wars episode of bridge building, and because we don't do anything half a$$ed, (...) (23 years ago, 17-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey guys, Hope you all get some sleep tonight and have a great time tomorrow! Relax, enjoy, take lots of pictures. :) Off to the windy city... Iain (23 years ago, 17-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hey, I'm here...and i'll be there. I got your e-mail, thanx! See you then, --==Richard==-- (23 years ago, 17-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So I found this website, and saw some amazing similarities to some of our recent competitions. rtl11: A brick too far, ie. bridge building (URL) by capture the "flag": (URL) the proposed rtl14: pipe racers: (URL) you click the "5012" link beside the (...) (23 years ago, 17-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) nod, John is brining all of it... but It may be a good idea to have extra wires et al, incase we need to extensions... (...) Lucky.... I'm thinking of taking tommorow morning off, I have meetings in the afternoon... (...) :) Building before (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'll give Chris mine tonight, you might have to mod it slightly for your cam but it shouldn't be too much. Iain (23 years ago, 16-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I built an impromptu car for it at our get-together in August. I went with an 8x24 *baseplate* as the bottom of the car; I was able to reinforce it with a technic beam along either edge. It rested on the tracks - gave a slightly bumpy view of the (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) <snip> (...) ' (...) e (...) ) (...) ) (...) Egad! We need cameras! I didn't sweat bullets to build camera clearance in, only to be foiled by NCC! Jeff E (Whose video camera car would look like a russian Soyuz transporter - 2 tracks and all.) (23 years ago, 16-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I can bring the motor and wire; as you know, I lack the liftarms. I'm trying not to stay up all night, because I want to be somewhat together on Saturday. I did take two days off this week to try and catch up. My fingertips are shredded - I've worn (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) (URL) got to be low to the track (ie, lower than the club car train plate) AND leave the camera under 15 bricks. Also, has to be only at most 8 wide. Note the viewfinder sticks up a bit. This is very hard without the actual camera in your (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Gimmee some specs and I'll see what I can whip up tonite! Dave K (23 years ago, 16-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I think I can speak for us all when I say we'd all love to meet Abby! So mention to Kate that we're all excited about meeting the new Magno! :) Dave K (23 years ago, 16-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Let's see: -I've been in Montreal for the last four days. -Away from Lego. -I have a train station to finish -And a second module of track alone -And a train Someone build a safe Elura40MC mount. Calum (23 years ago, 16-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Sweet!!! Thanks John, And Congradulations! Now I need do do some RCX programming as well... Jeff VW Who needs sleep? - Barenaked Ladies (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) But.... But... Your the 'Camera Guy'.... Thanks for closing those brackets :) ( ( *snicker* Jeff VW Hey Calum... Is your camera going to be making its first track run? (23 years ago, 16-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Dave, I will actually try to make it out. I'd love to bring abby to show her off, maybe see if she could be a baby monster and stomp through the city, kick a train or two (you know, usual Magno stuff -- and she is daddy's girl) BUT i have one (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Nope... sorry :/ I think this happened last year (a rtlToronto event falling on the same weekend as NCC) (...) I know... but between going to the train show, the Detroit auto show, seeing Matt Hardwick @ Viva, or NCC, I'd rather go to NCC (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Liftarms - Yup. (I can bring more) 9V motor - Yup. Wires - Yup. (I'll bring a bunch) John (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) What??? You're not going to be at the train show this weekend???? (trying to guilt Iain into coming to the train show... ;) ) It's the train show! It's what you get your gear on for!!! Imagine the video you cold make with a setup like (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) No. I coulnd't let those two open parentheses go unclosed. :) (URL) no all-nighters for me, I'm off to Chicago for the weekend to a amusement-industry event...!) Iain (23 years ago, 16-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'll have to stay up late on Thursday, since I go to the Big Smoke Friday right after work, and I'm not hauling my entire collection to the girlfriend's house. So What do I need to bring to the show on Sat? 3 mods, some cars and engines... (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) ))? Iain, were you pulling an all nighter as well??? Jeff VW (23 years ago, 16-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) ;) *If* I were to drink an alcoholic beverage, it'd probably be Canadian... Dave K (23 years ago, 16-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'd never doubt either, but now there's *proof*! You know, da proof is in the proof. Da proof is da proof because it's proven! Dave K -who thinks that his PM is funnier than Dubya at times. (23 years ago, 16-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Dave, you're the last person I'd ever doubt was Canadian. Calum (23 years ago, 16-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I was an illegal alien living in the best country in the world of course! I was like, "Dave Koudys, of no fixed nationality...." But whew! Canadian once again. :) Dave K (23 years ago, 16-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Um, just a little "c" canadian I think... now go drink a Molsons! (URL) (23 years ago, 16-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Jeff Van Winden" <jvwinden@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:H8sG79.H2F@lugnet.com... (...) 10 (...) )) (23 years ago, 16-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi Guys, Does anyone have: 9 Technic Liftarms 1 x 15 in Black a 9 Volt Geared Motor Extra 9 Volt Wire The medium Size and some shorter lengths I am running short on some parts for my second Crane, The first one used 10 Liftarms, and now I've only (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) So, if that little piece of documentation now makes you Canadian once again.... what were you during the 10 years it was gone? ;) Signed, A Curious Canadian (23 years ago, 16-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Once again, after an absence of 10 years, I am Canadian!!! I just received my birth certificate! Lost the original 10+ years ago, and finally got around to replacing it. Whew! It feels good to be officially Canadian once again! Dave K (23 years ago, 15-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: rtlToronto, the Road Ahead to Winter 2002 and Spring 2003
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(...) Hope it works out for you and your group Larry. If you're granted space, I'll definitly come out and have a boo! If there's anything else I can help with, let me know and I'll see if I can work it into my hectic schedule ;) Dave K (23 years ago, 15-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Michel Magnan writes: <some *really* nifty ideas> While what you've sketched out is rather ambitious, and may be hard to coordinate successfully it would be REALLY cool if it happened! I for one would love to see it, it (...) (23 years ago, 15-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Wow did that sound like Miss Othmar in Charlie Brown cartoons... Woh woh, woh woh woh... What? Can't understand you... You say something Chris? Something about robots or something...? Ahh, being one of those that enjoy *all* aspects of the (...) (23 years ago, 15-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) keep talking like that and you WONT BE CORE!!! we can revoke you membership (snap) like that! remember RTL stands for ROBOTS, trains, LEGO, Toronto!! Notice how the posts have "fallen" over the past week, its not because I've not been here. (...) (23 years ago, 15-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Calum Tsang writes: <snip> (...) Oooooh, I'm "core" now! Dave K -who is going over to the dark side of rtlToronto! "Robots??? We no need no stinkin' robots!!!" (23 years ago, 15-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thanks Michel. Chris Leach of MichLTC/LUG asked us about this a while ago, and the truth is, I'm not really sure we're up to it. I asked our group if anyone was interested in spearheading this project, but I get any takers. (...) I think (...) (23 years ago, 15-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Looks Great Dave!!! I am already sticking out a full mode below altenburg, so If you stick out a Half I don't see that being a problem.... Of course you could always make a half module out of the left overs from making 3 full mods. Jeff VW (23 years ago, 15-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Pics are up... (URL) make a note: see (URL) last blue full module that has no track on it is going to stick out well beyond the other side of the layout. I dunno if we want to do that so in the track designer I showed no track ;) As it stands, if we (...) (23 years ago, 15-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) No worries there Ben, I started a train yard mod off of mine, and if I get 2 or 3 spare mods, then we're good to go. I may have time this week, and if I'm feeling up for it, I'll try to get 3 wood mods built for Sat. As it stands, I'll take (...) (23 years ago, 15-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It doesn't matter to me... this is a "rough" layout on my "mod": (URL) sure you can squeeze a switch there...and a "impromptu rail yard also" I'm not at all fussy. Ben (23 years ago, 15-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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First, good luck at this weekends show. Once you have recovered, I was wondering if you had decided about participating in the 2003 NMRA annual convention? Last year at the last minute the Florida LTC tried to get TLG to subsidize transportation for (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Calum needed an extra, We have an open lot above the dam, and I believe Ben's modules were not quite to spec either. Here is a listing of the mods needed and to be supplied. Derek requires 02 Full modules Jeff E requires 02 Full modules, 2 (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Then what I'll do is have a switch after the outside curve in SE corner, going on to my spare module (which I'll landscape et al), and set up the train yard/switches, which will proceed onto Matthias' modules... So the spare module will be (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Since Matthias' modules aren't quite standard we'll use yours first, then fill in with Matthias' as needed. Matthias' need to be propped up by an inch to be level with standard modules. Derek (23 years ago, 14-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) That's Jeff--Mr. Planning Ahead guy... What's my spare module used for? I'm bringing 3 but only using 2. Just wonderin' Dave K (23 years ago, 14-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Train 4: Coming Soon
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(...) Thanks Derek! Wow, that's some clearance--I'm going to have to redesign the outside landscaping. I'll get it done tonite. Dave K. (23 years ago, 14-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) My module is mostly full now, though I could throw in a switch to go onto Ben's Mod. It's up to Ben, then, to see if he wants to throw a rail yard on his mod or not. No worries eitehr way. We can just remove rolling stock as needed :) Dave K (23 years ago, 14-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Actually we do have 4 extra thanks to Matthias, Only one of Matthais' mods were needed, I just wanted to have extra, in case we had a 'hey lets build a train yard moment' Jeff VW (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) how sick you've been and how little time you've had. It's great. As for clearances on that curve. I think it's ok, but check: (URL) to be sure. This is only a requirement for the outside loop. I've been doing clearance on the inside loop by (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) We're straight out of modules I think. Is there any way you can build a railyard out of the existing sections of Curve SE and Empty SE (Ben's)? Calum (23 years ago, 14-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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All The Best! Cheers Oliver Play Well "Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:H8I23u.7n5@lugnet.com... (...) born (...) our (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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k, this is what I threw together last night and tonight... (URL) be tweaking it thru the week, but I think it's mostly good :) So there you are! By the way, building real estate is *almost* as much fun as building 'bots--you techies are missing out (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) For an impromptu train yard, I don't think it matters that much for the inch difference--I'll bring my large baseplates and that'll help for the track spanning the drop. Bring 3 or more if ya can :) Dave K (23 years ago, 13-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yes they are 6 of them, how ever not all of them may make it to the show. The are also one inch too short. I'm going to try and get some strips of wood that are 1" thick to prop them up with. But if some one whats to use them it would help if (...) (23 years ago, 13-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) My two odules have all the track bolted down and ready to go. I was referring to the box o' track I may bring to set up an impromptu railyard so we have a place to store rolling stock 'n such. Right now I only have one extra module, but (...) (23 years ago, 13-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I kinda thought we'd put on new trains by setting them at the top of the ramp and letting them zip down on their own. It's called *rolling* stock, right? :D By all means, add a rail yard if you have the time and energy. Right now, I *think* Jeff VW (...) (23 years ago, 13-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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You know, I completely bafflegabbed that message. The joint between Ramp 1 and 2 is exactly *6* bricks. However, that does indeed mean that the joint between the 2nd and 3rd curve segment on that turn is 4 bricks, so we're good. Me not talk so good. (...) (23 years ago, 13-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So I note after looking at the wonderful layout done by Jeff, that there is no place to park all the rolling stock when not in use. So we'll have to put on, and take off the trains when we want to change stuff. But wait, says Dave, I have a box full (...) (23 years ago, 13-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) <snip> We're good then 'cause at the end of my second curve I'm at exactly 4 bricks high :) Then I hand off to you... I have eliminated all landscaping *sigh*, and am in the process of filling the module with misc buildings and forestry. (...) (23 years ago, 12-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Looks great, Dave! Sorry I didn't get back to you earlier about track heights. The joint between Ramp2 and Ramp 1 is exactly 4 bricks elevation. "Standard" track height on the layout is 1 plate (to allow curves, switches, etc). I adhere to the (...) (23 years ago, 12-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Could it be that late 80s music??? (23 years ago, 12-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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<snip> This is what I was going for but I have no time to complete it at all... I'm probably going back to work tomorrow--the first time I'll actually get there since Christmas Eve day, so there's probably a whole bunch of stuff I have to catch up (...) (23 years ago, 12-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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<snip> This is what I was going for but I have no time to complete it at all... I'm probably going back to work tomorrow--the first time I'll actually get there since Christmas Eve day, so there's probably a whole bunch of stuff I have to catch up (...) (23 years ago, 12-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, David Koudys writes: <snip> (...) At the end of the second curve piece of track that leaves my module I'm at 12 plates high. I hope that's good 'nuff for whomevers building the ramp up to Altenberg. I also hope that (...) (23 years ago, 12-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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OK, so much info, so little time. Kate and the Baby are doing very well, and I want to really thank this community for your very kind words of support. Thank you In the past few days I have learned to do most of the same things I've done all my (...) (23 years ago, 12-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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That looks like a very interesting contest. Good job on the graphic Calum. Bruce (23 years ago, 12-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:H8LCq7.C23@lugnet.com... (...) It might be easier to just put a bin in the centre, or something like that. A complicated thing like the truncated pyramid, with compound mitred edges, is (...) (23 years ago, 12-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi folks, Here's an idea that came to me the other day for a future contest: (URL) idea is that you start in your corner, and get onto a truncated pyramidal platform which contain a pit in the center. The center is filled with Lego pieces or (...) (23 years ago, 12-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Way to go Chris and Kate! (Mostly Kate) Rob (23 years ago, 12-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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