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(...) There isn't enough length on that platform for the cones on the end...the end platforms are only 6 wide by 8 long, exactly the length of a container. But you will have alignment marks on the side of the flatcar to optically align yourself (...) (23 years ago, 2-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Chris Magno" <cmagno@home.com> wrote in message news:3AEF7C8D.B86C97...ome.com... (...) LMAO!!!...!!! Iain (23 years ago, 2-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:GCovDK.4sv@lugnet.com... (...) Ideally, yes. And it'd be nice to have them on the ends, too. Right now, I can't really locate lengthwise along the train. +--+ | | | | +--+ is a container (...) (23 years ago, 2-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yes. I've used to build them completely with 2x4 bricks. I am now using a body of 2x4 bricks but a bottom to fit the Lego design (ie, will sit into cradle with the feet) In fact, this is one way non Train people might be able to contribute, is (...) (23 years ago, 2-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Dave let me help you decide if you should spend your valued $$ on trains or technics. Case for technics: (URL) against trains: (this may be a bit politically incorrect) (URL) I say more???? Chris Visit my newly revamped walker page @ (URL) (23 years ago, 2-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hmmm. I have several of the old 1960's/1970's motors (set 122 comes to mind) with the battery boxes and cables. Do your 4.5V technic motors use the same cable? I suppose, either way, I could use some more if you have extras. See you at the (...) (23 years ago, 1-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I'll have one RCX (coincidently I only have one) for the turntable. Jeff VW (...) (23 years ago, 2-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Jeff Elliott" <jeffe@telepres.com> wrote in message news:3AEF19F8.D0A7F6...res.com... (...) Then I give up. How am I suposed to reliably grip a container that I can't get a hold of? Use forks under it?? (...) With an accurate locating wedge, I can (...) (23 years ago, 2-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey folks, (esp. Iain...) So, we're talking about doing some nifty automated stuff at Train1. Cool. I think we're going to need to talk about some common standards if we want to be able to interoperate, though: 1) Freight boxes: Okay, we talked (...) (23 years ago, 1-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Oh I'll be there to watch :) (And take lotsa pics) Dave (23 years ago, 1-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You know what you're doing??? You're soooo enticing me to cave in and spend some money that would otherwise be allocated to technic and mindstorms and go out and start in on this train thing!!! That's a wonderful engine. Though, to be sure, it (...) (23 years ago, 1-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) The parts are for Steve. Of course, everyone is invited to train1 to participate or just watch. Calum (23 years ago, 1-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) <Kung Fu speak on> One must follow the way of truth, young Tsagn son. <Kung Fu speak off> The individual behind ‘A Click Away’ (a brickbay owner) is a local resident and acquaintance of mine. I find that he always has the best parts at a (...) (23 years ago, 1-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I built a freight engine last night, as I figured we needed something to take all of those flatcars full of containers around: (URL) I can't stop buiding train stuff. Calum (23 years ago, 1-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yes, within reason. Ie, if you show up with 15 ft of hose, we'll know it wasn't from a Lego set. Similarily if you show up with a giant fan belt, it probably wasn't a Lego rubber band. Unlike other organizations, we're pretty flexible. (...) (...) (23 years ago, 1-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yes, that's what I'm proposing. Do you have 4.5V cables etc? I'll bring said motor to next dinner if I can remember after woozily returning home. Calum (23 years ago, 1-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) K, here's a question somewhat related... rtlToronto 'bot rules say that LEGO bricks cannot be modified in any way. But we all accept that we can cut pneumatic hose for our 'bots (if used) and other things like that. Those old 4.5 v motors use (...) (23 years ago, 1-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'm not entirely sure what you're proposing - I read this as saying you already have a 4.5V motor, but want a 9V on instead. If this is the case, I'll trade you one. I have 12 of the 9V geared motors, but none of the 4.5V variety. Matthias (...) (23 years ago, 30-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I searched Brickbay, there are tons of both the 2x2's and 1x8's there. I live close to legoland, and they sell them there bulk, but they were cleaned out of them last weekend - I need to go back this week to pick up some stuff for others, I (...) (23 years ago, 1-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yeah, I don't see you building Club Car clones or GP40X's. Go start or I'll get all Pat Morita on you... :) (...) Actually, I never gave Jeff his black blocks back. I have all 30 of them. Of course, the priority is train. Now go order some (...) (23 years ago, 30-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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