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I picked up a laser level on the weekend. It was on at canadian tire for $23 down from $60. I figured for that price it was worth a try to see if it would help with setting up the train layout. It comes with a tripod so we can set it at a particular (...) (20 years ago, 8-Feb-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Worth a try--one of the problems we keep having is one end of the layout being two to four inches higher than the other end :) A global reference might help. What are the other key problems with the layout being uneven? -Uneven floor -Uneven (...) (20 years ago, 8-Feb-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) There is no way the convention center floor is off the 2-4 inches in the twenty foot dimensions of our layout. 1/8 to a 1/4 inch maybe. So I hope this is a big help for that. (...) Most of our modules are pretty good now. The only problem I've (...) (20 years ago, 8-Feb-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It's additive. One of the other ideas is that we should build from inside out. But I think we do that today anyways. (...) So what's the plan for trains this year? -April, creepy steamer trunk trainshow in Toronto? What's up with this Dave? (...) (20 years ago, 8-Feb-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Frank called me on the weekend--he's pretty much keen on us being there but I mentioned that we had to sign off on it first. So as long as the consensus is good, I'll give him a shout this week. Or do we want to talka bout it at dinner? Dave K (20 years ago, 8-Feb-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Bought one! You should of built one! (URL) all isn't the point to spend $230 on Lego to do what can be accomplished by something you can buy for $23? -Rob A> (20 years ago, 8-Feb-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) (URL) it needs is a ViperSE! ;) Iain (20 years ago, 8-Feb-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Modules was (Laser Level)
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(...) So this reminded me, that if required I could possibally get Jen's father to build some additional modules if anyone is intrested.... He used good wood for them (I think the price was about $30 for a module) If there is intrest let me know, I (...) (20 years ago, 8-Feb-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well, the consensus was okay, right? If they're not in a rush, I guess it could wait until after Friday night? Calum (20 years ago, 8-Feb-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) He called I mentioned that we were getting together for dinner on the second friday of the month to talk about it, so he's fine until after dinner this friday are we actually going to take a trip to Newmarket on saturday? do I need to stay 'in (...) (20 years ago, 8-Feb-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) The one person we keep forgetting in all these discussions is Jeremy. I think we're all confirmed except him for April. He's also a question for NMRA. The problem is he doesn't have the time to read rtlT constantly so he doesn't always catch (...) (20 years ago, 8-Feb-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Now THAT is cool. That and he used RoboLAB, which I wouldn't mind figuring out how to use, now that I have this 9751 Dacta Control Lab (Thanks Rob!). Calum (20 years ago, 8-Feb-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Modules was (Laser Level)
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(...) I think I would like a new one once this generation of events is over (maybe next year). Do we need a skirt for NMRA? Maybe we should put out the laundry list of stuff of things to do. (...) Good stuff, that sounds okay. My manager at work is (...) (20 years ago, 8-Feb-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) We need to talk to Jeremy soon then. (...) well, JohnG was really eager about it. I just got busted doing 72 in a 40 zone, so...I don't feel like driving but I will if needed :) (...) Dave will promise not spill a drink. Chris will promise not (...) (20 years ago, 8-Feb-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Calum Tsang wrote: <snip> (...) Yes, alternate forms of transportation... I was en route to Montreal on Wednesday last week in the Mighty Dodge, and I noticed that my odometer (used for measuring changelings on DS9) (...) (20 years ago, 8-Feb-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Local shows are easier to do, but NMRA is a big question mark...hrm. (...) Well, fluff might be moving on, you never know :) Some fluff is kinda useless, others, which are usually the more Toronto-oriented or "weird stuff we all appreciate" (...) (20 years ago, 8-Feb-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I would not want to change the way we handle this form for the world. (Well maybe, having the world would be pretty cool) However you want to define what we discuss here is up to you. The point is we come close to generating more messages then (...) (20 years ago, 8-Feb-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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This post is um. not really tied directly to anything Derek said. But I didn't want to start another thread just for it. I haven't helped out at a train show in a long time, and I've always really enjoyed the ones that I did make it to. My biggest (...) (20 years ago, 8-Feb-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) OK, here's another idea (as the GBC invades yet again). How about putting the SMART crate-carrying gantry crane "on the ropes"? I originally got the idea from building a very simple cablecar (that only needs one motor and one light sensor... (...) (20 years ago, 8-Feb-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I am so lost. The rtlToronto layout has crates moving around little LEGO models of smarts?!!? When did this come about?? Iain (20 years ago, 9-Feb-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) No, I just think it would be much cooler if the elements of the scenery (like the cablecar or tramway) interacted with the trains, such as loading or unloading things. (20 years ago, 9-Feb-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I don't think the issue is how it looks, it's more a question of "where" right now. I'm not sure there is anywhere to spare right now. I know DaveK and Janey were talking about a whole new section, but I'm not sure where they are on this (...) (20 years ago, 9-Feb-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) There was some talk of that, ILTCO is waiting for word from the show/fire marshal to tell them what type of skirting, then either ILTCO will pass that info to us, or will purchase skirting for the groups. (...) I would think we would head back (...) (20 years ago, 9-Feb-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well, If Jeremy cannot make it to NMRA, then we see if he would be willing to supply us with his modules so that we can set it up down there. I don't see this as a big issue. Jeff VW (...) (20 years ago, 9-Feb-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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