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Two robots enter, one robot burns. :) The Goal: To torch the other robot, while keeping yours from being torched. Scan the playing field to find the pool of water to proctect yourself, but don't fall in the deep end, or risk self-electrocution. You (...) (21 years ago, 9-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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.... is the FIRST thing a cop asked me when I pulled into my shop at 4:30 am yesterday. (sigh) at 4:15 am I got a second call from my alarm company saying that the motion sensors that tripped the alarm were caused by firefighters. 4:30 am I pulled (...) (21 years ago, 9-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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If it were a mobile crane it would be pretty stupid since it can`t rotate it's boom... ;) It will be a telehandler. New Holland/Manitou telehandler to be exact. The tires are a bit wide, but they can come with pretty big tires for rougher terrain. (...) (21 years ago, 9-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Are we aiming to be GO Train compliant for this layout? It's a VERY small layout... Calum (21 years ago, 9-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) My guess would be a lighting or camera boom 8?) (...) Couple of ideas here (URL) (21 years ago, 8-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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It is my understanding that... (...) they will be mixed in with the rice, so yes some will be buried, (...) you just have to put them on your side of the field, outside of the box, (...) and, yes. Derek (21 years ago, 8-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Calum Tsang wrote: > In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Rob Antonishen writes: > >>Just wondering if the task for rtlToronto14 was set (officially) yet? >>Innocent bystanders with inquiring minds want to know... > > > Not yet. The general rule set has (...) (21 years ago, 8-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Jeff Elliott" <jeffe@telepres.com> wrote in message news:3EBAC6FB.CB1915...res.com... (...) ...with big tyres. ...in bed. :) Iain (21 years ago, 8-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Looks good Calum... watch the track clearance on the curves with the two buildings. And are you stealing Dave's landscaped curves? If not, you might need to watch out for Go Train clearance on the outside curve. Derek? Jeff E (...) (21 years ago, 8-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hmmm. Paris Gun? Or maybe a Gerald Bull knockoff? Er, maybe a rice/block separator? I don't think it's a pipe racer. No, I still think it looks like a mobile crane. Jeff E (21 years ago, 8-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Actually, it serves another purpose, when the whole thing comes down, the cylinders sink away inbetween the frame and the standoff then keeps it up and away from other moving parts right below it. The stand off moves forward and pulls the (...) (21 years ago, 8-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It couldn't have been me because I havent' done anything cool with pneumatics yet. I did see this from John Guerquin, though, so blame him. (21 years ago, 8-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hmm... a mobile crane? :) Looks good. Someone showed me (can't remember who - Wayne?) a method for attaching pneumatic cylinders back to back like that, so that the cylinder bodies are rigid. You wouldn't need that pivoting standoff, so it (...) (21 years ago, 8-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Not as big a star as you. Do you want autographs? I have a big pen I can write it with for you. Iain (21 years ago, 8-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well its not exactly a free market as TLC have copyright over certain "compatability" issues and many enthusiasts of the product have a particular abhorrence to using 3rd party components. So I don't think it's as simple as that. srh (...) (21 years ago, 8-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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Since there is not too much happening on here tonight I figured I might as well give you guys something to look at, to get an idea of what I have been working on for a while now. (URL) colours are all wrong, it is not tall enough yet, and I need to (...) (21 years ago, 8-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Calum and Iain are STARS!
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(...) (21 years ago, 8-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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From the official Media Page: (URL) who! :) (URL) Williams (Public Relations) took that shot while we were on the first-ever public ride. Iain (21 years ago, 7-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Check it out. (URL) (21 years ago, 7-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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I agree with Calum that it's not the communities responsiblity to support such ventures, it's really up to the free market. If you have a product that people want and it's priced at a point that people will buy it then it will be a success. Seems (...) (21 years ago, 7-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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(...) What is this track cleaner I keep hearing about? Iain (21 years ago, 7-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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(...) I don't want to give the impression I thought HiTechnic stuff was overpriced-in fact, they were far underpriced considering the effort and care John put into them. It was a matter of time required to put orders together I think that made (...) (21 years ago, 7-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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(...) I have created a very low-profile magnetic reed switch sensor for the RCX that I have used for years on NELUG's train layouts. The sensor lies in the railbed, and sticks up a single 2x4 plate above the railroad ties. This sensor is very (...) (21 years ago, 7-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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(...) No. (...) I didn't know this, but they couldn't have been overpriced then. (...) What I meant was to direct attention to the dichotomy between Lego built stuff and using (and therefore supporting) 3rd party stuff. Which of course we each deal (...) (21 years ago, 7-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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(...) What, do I have to support overpriced products to be part of the Lego community? Do I have to buy things that I might not need to say I'm a Lego enthusiast? As a side note, from what I heard, HiTechnic had an overwhelming influx of orders (...) (21 years ago, 7-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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(...) All this RCX controlled automation is great and very impressive, but this (URL) is what happens to third-party manufacturers (re- track cleaner) that are not supported by out community. Did anyone do anything with these reed switches? (21 years ago, 7-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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| | Reduced Altenburg Layout
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Hi folks, As discussed at the train4.5 weekend, here's what I'll end up filling the Altenburg Lite layout with: (URL) putting in old buildings from my old train 3 layout modules and should have enough to make it look interesting. -The purple (...) (21 years ago, 7-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | [rtlToronto] May Dinner, Friday May 9th, 2003
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Hi folks, rtlToronto May Monthly Dinner Friday May 9th, 2003, 7PM, Swiss Chalet 5487 Dundas Street West, Etobicoke Join us for our monthly rtlToronto dinner. Topics include: -Usual part trading. Anyone want four of these? (URL) road ahead for (...) (21 years ago, 7-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It took me a minute to realize what you acheived by running in opposite directions. Very nice; it neatly avoids the problem of having to change the points during the run. (...) Obviously, I'd have to take care to not start the system in an (...) (21 years ago, 6-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Jeff Elliott writes: <snip some description> (...) Jeff, great work! I have managed an automated working layout of one loop with parallel siding and two alternating running trains. The two trains run in opposite (...) (21 years ago, 6-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: [rtlToronto] rtlToronto11 Photos Online
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(...) ROTFLMAO!! :) Jeff VW (...) (21 years ago, 6-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Calum, seeing as I am the FIRST to whine and complain that you take forever to update the web page, I'd like to just as quickly say THANK YOU for doing such a GREAT job. Thanks. Chris (21 years ago, 6-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I have pics as well... (URL) K (21 years ago, 6-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi folks, In August 2002, rtlToronto presented an event called "A Brick Too Far". Nearly a year after the last rtlToronto robot game photo update, here's the first of several galleries of event photos*: (URL) Note I've been a lot better at getting (...) (21 years ago, 6-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.events)
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| | The Impressive Machine
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(URL) - 1.6 MByte MPEG, 31s ...and this, ladies and gentlemen, is what 1 000 kW worth of hydraulic pumps, a 30 000 l/min hydraluic proportional valve, and 6 slipring assemblies by wampfler get you. Iain PS - I'm working on the model again. (21 years ago, 5-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Jeff, I'll admit that as a train thing I had minimal interest, but for some reason the idea percolated in my brain and I cant help but try to figure out some sort of robot application for this. Chris Why do solar calculators have an off (...) (21 years ago, 5-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I solved the unreliable light sensor problem [1], although my version still sticks out two studs from the tracks on one side, and five out on the other. Also there's an extra wire, due to shining a light bulb at the sensor. But we just ran a (...) (21 years ago, 5-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Yeah, I am after an all-Lego solution; not just for purity reasons, but I'd be too worried about frying the RCX with my less-than-impressive electornics skills. Besides, given that my whole layout seems to be elevated 18 bricks high, it's (...) (21 years ago, 5-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thanks, Derek. Tell you what: I'll do the sensors, but I'll need you to do the roads ;) Jeff E (21 years ago, 3-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:HEDMJK.xGC@lugnet.com... (...) with (...) The facing-strangers thing I think is the most fun - you get to know everyone and you have a PARTY! It's the party ride! I'm dead serious. Calum (...) (21 years ago, 5-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I've got a little over 13,700 pieces. Of those, 555 are technic pins with friction. Funny, it doesn't seem like that many :-) (21 years ago, 5-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) That's where I'd like to know. I still not sure if I can go. I might have to work. I just got back from NY State (Buffalo) on another 2 week (work) vacation courtesy of (U)ncle (S)am, or I'd post sooner. I just want to say that if it is in the (...) (21 years ago, 4-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey folks, Calum here with Iain. Today both of us had the honour of being the first two people ever on the brand new Huss Jump2 amusement ride here at sunny Paramount's Canada's Wonderland (PCWo). Yes, that's right-Iain was the first, I was the (...) (21 years ago, 4-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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This is a question I've been asked, and I'm sure the rest of you have been asked many times. Until now I've had no idea how to answer it realistically. Estimates by myself and others have run from 100,000 to 250,000 pieces and sometimes more. But (...) (21 years ago, 4-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Iain, judging by your response, I think you are the type of person who would best enjoy their very own Calum Ball (tm) (patent pending) Chris (21 years ago, 4-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:HECIAE.1MFB@lugnet.com... (...) I was just hoping to get this kind of reaction out of you. It's fun ;) Off to Psy/Sledge for tha day... Iain (21 years ago, 4-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Perhaps YOU don't understand it, but there are people who do, and they use the Internet too. I don't understand research into bacterial infections. But there's certainly a point to the research and they have to publish the results somewhere. (...) (21 years ago, 4-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Chris Magno" <cmagno@rogers.com> wrote in message news:3EB42E7C.F7875A...ers.com... (...) ONE (...) It was cute. :) I think you needed a picture of somesort to augment it. Like, an 8-ball but if you turn it the right way, instead of a "YES", "NO", (...) (21 years ago, 4-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Chris Magno" <cmagno@rogers.com> wrote in message news:3EB441AD.5A947B...ers.com... (...) Bob Fay's Orthoglide was incredible. I can't believe he built it! We were talking one day, and I mentioned it... and like a week later he showed me the (...) (21 years ago, 4-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Rob Stehlik" <rob.stehlik@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:HEBxHK.19p3@lugnet.com... (...) :-/ Sadly I started writing something and I realized that I can't write technical documentation at all. I can take pictures of the stuff, but the only (...) (21 years ago, 4-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Ralph Hempel" <rhempel@bmts.com> wrote in message news:CAEBIOGHPFFJALB...mts.com... (...) Yay! :) It would be great for me, because Friday nights at Wonderland in May are *empty*. I can go do some rides, grab a bite with you guys, and walk back (...) (21 years ago, 4-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) <snip> Hi Jeff, I'm not sure if you want to keep it a "100% lego" solution, but if not I think a reedcontact for magnetic detection might be simpler (and a lot smaller!). I dont know how well that would tie in with an RCX though. I have no (...) (21 years ago, 4-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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(...) It's an academic paper. Like all research papers, if you're not in that field, it's highly unlikely one can understand it, primarily because you need to know the supporting research and other papers that preceeded it by other authors. So (...) (21 years ago, 3-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) it was Bob Fay... BUT when you click on his web page, he references Iain. this is the link to that web page: (URL) Ctrl -F and search for lego. Chris CALUM BALL!!! (21 years ago, 3-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:HE7nqJ.14IE@lugnet.com... (...) but (...) been set. What if we did it at Chris's work? Like the smash up derby thing. Just an idea. I guess it wouldn't lend itself to snot nosed kids (...) (21 years ago, 3-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I was messing around the Parallemic site for a while and found this in the january 24 newsletter: --COMING UP-- * I will attend the Chemnitz seminar in April and combine the trip with several laboratory and company visits. So, we will not lack new (...) (21 years ago, 3-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Iain, I think I understand where you might get confused: lets start with a simple example: Using (u×)3 = – u× , we obtain the modern expression of the Olinde-Rodrigues formula: exp(æ u×) = 1 + sin æ u× + (1 – cos æ) (u×)2, exp(æ u×) (NM) = (...) (21 years ago, 3-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I work in Toronto the odd time in the Jane and 407 area, so stopping in at Newmarket or that Kelsey's near Wonderland would be convenient for me. I'd like to see you guys again and find out what everyone's up to... Cheers, Ralph (21 years ago, 3-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hey! There are two of us here! Newmarket is not retarded. Rob (21 years ago, 3-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(URL) I'm scrolling down and it just gets more and more insane, just like when Pee Wee Herman drives his truck in that one movie down that road at night, and the road signs get more and more complicated, and then he drives off a cliff and lands in a (...) (21 years ago, 3-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:HEBnM4.C5p@lugnet.com... (...) train (...) Iain (21 years ago, 3-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Please build one yourself-I'd be honoured to have your LTC have something like it on your layout. Thanks for everyone's comments-Jason, Kevin, Iain, Jeroen and Joe. They are much appreciated! Calum (21 years ago, 3-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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I thought I was the only one who kept trains in buildings for transport-I usually have one or two Metroliners kept on the passenger tracks of my train station while moving it. They always fall out! This is cute: (URL) (21 years ago, 3-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well what is YOUR definition of "working" Mr. Smarty Pants? Mario Word to the wise: When involved in a debate with Calum... it's often less painful to just give up. I never learn though :( (21 years ago, 3-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Jeff Elliott" <jeffe@telepres.com> wrote in message news:3EB2F2A8.4CCBC6...res.com... (...) Iain (21 years ago, 3-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Excelent, thanks for the help. I couldn't get anything to come up on peeron for these parts so I had no idea what to call them. Derek (21 years ago, 3-May-03, to lugnet.db.inv, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) rest of the parts. (...) They are actually in the database, they have just not been used in any inventories yet: (...) 968 Trailer Base 4 x 14 x 1 (...) 967 Plate 4 x 8 with Helicopter Rotor Holder (...) 969 Trailer Stand (...) Use x0 Sticker (...) (21 years ago, 3-May-03, to lugnet.db.inv, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) In general the criteria for a rtlToronto dinner location is: a) On the subway line for people who live or work downtown, or easily walkable from the subway line. b) Something flexible for different tastes and budgets. Someone can come and have (...) (21 years ago, 3-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'm not sure your method of getting it to work is considered actually working... running it under WINE or whatever you did doesn't count. :) As for DCC... Calum (21 years ago, 3-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yes, I have a Snappy. I even got it to work under Linux when everyone said it was impossible. I love a challenge (no Calum, this is not a cue to bring up DCC). Mario (21 years ago, 3-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) this. Althought, since the train station is on your side I don't really need to do anything. :-) Derek (21 years ago, 3-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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I'm doing an inventory for set 694. I have a MISB copy of the set. It was recently found in my parents basement. (URL) contains several pieces that are not currently in the peeron database. I'm wonder how to name them for the inventory. (URL) piece (...) (21 years ago, 3-May-03, to lugnet.db.inv, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) My humble suggestion: the Manchurian Buffet Restaurant at 1255 The Queensway, near the south-east corner of Kipling and Queensway. Not very far from the SC we've been going to the past couple of times, and in the same area as a Winners and a (...) (21 years ago, 3-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Curve/Straight road plates available in bulk 10 of each - 6 CAD per
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I know the train world is always in need of road plates and I have a special bulk purchase/offer for the local LEGO NUTS (and that's a good term!). Pretty hard to beat that price! So basically 120 CAD +s/h gets you 10 of each plate. I have 6320s but (...) (21 years ago, 3-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Agreed. I like it a lot. I think I will copy it (if you don't object). My club (LUCNY) layout needs something just like this next to our train station. Since I copied the train staion from a Michlug member's design, it seems appropriate to (...) (21 years ago, 3-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) Damn, you got me there! Outlook Express sure makes a poor IDE - you would think the spell check should've picked up a missing end-tag :) Yeah, these damn MMORPGs have been taking too much of my time lately - forget about posting, I'd be lucky (...) (21 years ago, 2-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Newmarket! We might as well have the dinner @ my house! (jus’ kidding) Seriously, anyone who even tries to shows up at my front door expecting food and frolic will get the boot. :p If we’re in Newmarket there’s a Swish Chalet at Leslie and Hwy (...) (21 years ago, 2-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Dang... I was hoping the 519 crew would get invited. :( Allan B. **** kidding, just kidding, please do not throw char-broiled chickens at me! (21 years ago, 2-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I was languishing at home today with a cold, and I got to thinking about running trains with an RCX. I've been dreaming of having one or two trains automated to pull into a station, wait, pull out again, etc. But all this hinges on having the RCX (...) (21 years ago, 2-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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(...) <Lurking Mode Off> rtlNewMarket-Aurora? :)) To be honest I haven't been showing up at the new Swiss Chalet simply cause I don't feel like lugging my a** on the subway for an hour+ after work :)) Why did we move away from the SC in Etobicoke (...) (21 years ago, 2-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) ... [1] Jeroen [1] speechless (21 years ago, 2-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) No, I clicked a link on Calum's loading building page, and it took me to the begining of this thread. I didn't remember seeing much on it so I started reading the responses to Jeff's solid model. Iain (21 years ago, 2-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Back on April 9th Bruce said: (...) then almost one month later, and a long dead thread Iain replies.... (...) :) so then i have to pipe up and ask: "where did this come from?" has this been festering for a while? :) Chris Why do solar calculators (...) (21 years ago, 2-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Nicely done. It definetely retains that Lego set feel to it. The roof is not only a good use of random pieces, but creates a neat visual effect as well. The addition of the "play" feature is nice too. Thanks for sharing. -Jason +---...---+ (...) (21 years ago, 2-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Like it? Like it! Severe undestatement... I love the colours, and espically what you ended up doing with the roof. The "looks" of your buildings have always pleased me. Iain (21 years ago, 2-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It's just truly a stupid thing to say, and it really, really pisses me off. Espically coming from a group of adults who play with a kids toy, and use terms like "BOGHOP" and raid Zellers for Star Wars sets. I supose it irritates me the most (...) (21 years ago, 2-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I actually had the entire right side of the building torn apart trying to make the inset work, and I couldn't come up with something that worked well. The "numbers" don't line up to get 1 wide 33 deg slopes in there, so I left it as is. Calum (21 years ago, 2-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Great presentation! The station on its own is very nice, but I think that what really impresses me is the page you created for it. I easily saw and understood what you did and why you did it (and I enjoy seeing the process of building), which (...) (21 years ago, 2-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) See even the sketch has the wall of the upper floor inset. Don't make us come over there. :-) Derek (21 years ago, 2-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi folks, Here is a project I've been working on for the rtlToronto/train4.5 layout: (URL) is a yellow cargo loading station with small warehouse and office space. I hope you like it. Calum (21 years ago, 2-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.trains)
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(...) How about the Kelseys at Major Mac./Jane? :) Iain (21 years ago, 2-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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anyone have an idea of where we will have the next dinner? Also this is the advanced warning for all our friend from the 705 and FAR 905 belt to join us. no membership, no registering, we always try to have it in a public family restaurant, and (...) (21 years ago, 2-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I am going to create a type of "magic 8 ball" called "Calum Ball"(tm) (patent pending) You don't have to actually ASK anything, just say a sentence.... anything really, and the new "Calum Ball" (tm) (patent pending) will spew seemingly (...) (21 years ago, 1-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Ah, the Snappy Video Snapshot. Built by Play Inc, formed by former employees of NewTek and DigitalCreations, two major Amiga VideoToaster vendors, who later built the Play Trinity DVE. I think many of my first Lego pictures were done with a (...) (21 years ago, 1-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well that's an old one. That was built long before I knew of rtlToronto and shortly after I got my first RCX. And yes your eyes are deceiving you. Those are yellow tecnic beams not tan. The pictures where taken with the Snappy Video Digitizer (...) (21 years ago, 1-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I just gasped. I'm breaking into Derek's apartment. And I'm stealing ALL HIS LEGO. Iain (21 years ago, 1-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Not yet. The general rule set has been bandied about on ths newsgroup, but because we haven't decided on a venue yet, no definite information has been set. Are you planning to come/participate? Calum (21 years ago, 1-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I believe it's actually yellow, but the camera has perhaps lied to us. In this picture, you can compare a yellow pulley band to the color of the beams, and they're the same: (URL) (21 years ago, 1-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So I'm looking for train 4x photos on brickshelf, and I wander into one of our esteemed members folders and see this: (URL) did all the tan technic come from??? Jeff VW looking at peeron next... (21 years ago, 1-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"David Koudys" <dkoudys@redeemer.on.ca> wrote in message news:HE6yCw.1GHq@lugnet.com... (...) coincidence! (...) At Ventax, at one point, we had 3 Tom's, 3 Chris', 5 Rick's, and 3 brothers all with the same last name (and 2 of them were Tom and (...) (21 years ago, 1-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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