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(...) There is no perfect solution because the square root of 2 is not a rational number. HOWEVER there are some that are quite close.. within a stud or two both horizontally and vertically) Try this (using track designer which you can get using (...) (21 years ago, 18-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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| | Track Geometry
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I'm trying to figure out some track geometry that includes a 45 degree run, but fits back into the regular perpendicular runs. Does anyone know of a website with examples of how to do this. So far I haven't managed anything on my own. Thanks Derek (...) (21 years ago, 18-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: deep thoughts....
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(...) I used to think that when I took something apart that's been together for a long time, the pieces that were attached felt bad 'cause they're not 'hangin' with their friends', and that, maybe at some future time, the pieces would be put (...) (21 years ago, 17-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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while sorting and putting away a lot of my lego I had this thought. Do you think that when you take apart one of your REALLY old models; and sort the parts back to the proper bin, do the newer parts in the bin look at the "old" dusty parts and treat (...) (21 years ago, 17-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | General Motors Locomotive EMD SD70ACe
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Inspired by this loco-- (URL) I made this: (2 URLs) Have a look at the rest of the pics and, if so inclined, let me know what you think! (URL) Few things--I start the project with the trucks, just to see if I could get a 3 wheel truck functioning (...) (21 years ago, 16-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains, FTX) !
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| | Re: Marble Sorting - marble size
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(...) yah, but you can't believe anything you see in those visions. (21 years ago, 16-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Marble Sorting - marble size
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(...) (start bart simpson quote) What happened to you man? You changed, you used to be cool. Chris (21 years ago, 16-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Marble Sorting - marble size
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(...) Thanks for looking into the size Calum. I actually have MarbleMiser2 built. I am in testing phase now. As for C$ (C4), I will pass in it for now. If I get time, I might take a stab at it... Ciao Dave (21 years ago, 15-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: BOARD ROLL CALL - C$
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(...) Yes. (...) I own 2. (...) One I've had for decades the other I purchased about 2 months ago at a garage sale. (...) one board is of this type (...) other board is of this type. (...) Games cupboard at my parents, and a garage sale in London. (...) (21 years ago, 11-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Marble Sorting - marble size
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(...) I still have all the marbles from rtl4-whatever, the whites and blacks. Will measure them. Calum (21 years ago, 14-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Dinner tonight
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(...) Do I make the trip into the Big Smoke, or do I go home and begin my LEGO weekend building/sorting fest? All week I've been anxious to get mired into ABS, and basically not leave my basement for 48 hours, but then there's dinner... Hmmm... (...) (21 years ago, 14-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Screw that, I've got the subway to pay for. At least you have a chance at free parking. :-) Derek (21 years ago, 14-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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7PM Royal York SC. If you have to pay for parking, Derek will be reimbursing everyone. :) Calum (21 years ago, 14-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Marble Sorting - marble size
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(...) I cant help but notice that you still NEVER answer the first question. (pulls dave aside and whispers) Dave, if ya want to run an event you got to take the bull by the horns- tell people EVERYTHING. if you don't know the size. say so. BUT also (...) (21 years ago, 14-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Marble Sorting - marble size
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(...) Yeah, putting lotsa work into this... Replied to Dave off-line. Gonna see about getting me some marbles! I've lost all mine! Dave K (21 years ago, 14-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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did anyone ever reply to you? since I am not running this game I cant say for certain. I do know that in the past we have used the marbles out of the CHEAP chinese checkers games from TRU. its hard organizing a game. cut dave some slack. ;) Chris (...) (21 years ago, 14-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: "Go" Train is dead
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(...) So now that Derek has joined the legion of 6 wide, I wonder what type of train cars and engines he will make? Hmmmm.... Looking forward to it! Get pics up ASAP! :) Dave K (21 years ago, 14-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: "Go" Train is dead
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(...) Phew. I can now go back to building interfering structures. Thanks! I started disasssembling buildings too. The grain silo on the train2 poster, the great Sewing Machine Factory on the train1 poster, and more were disassembled last night over (...) (21 years ago, 14-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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The "Go" train is gone, finished packing away the last of it's pieces this morning. So no more worries about clearance in turns or train stations. :-) I'll be building trains to our more compressed standard in the future. I've still got designs for (...) (21 years ago, 13-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | New Train Layout in my basement
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(URL) yesterday, after sanding all modules (so now they all fit!) Made a new building, which is completetly and titally inspired by Calum's yellow loading dock building--I was even going to use yellow but thought that'd be a little too much. Other (...) (21 years ago, 13-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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